Marvin Vettori News
Marvin Vettori responds after UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya shares his career hit list: “Sack of sh*t, you run for five rounds”
Harry Kettle - September 8, 2023
Marvin Vettori has hit out at Israel Adesanya as the champion prepares to return to action this weekend at UFC 293. While he may not be the champion, Marvin Vettori is certainly one of the most colorful characters in the middleweight division. As he prepares to turn 30, though, it’s interesting to look back on his run so far and consider what the future has in store for him.
Sean Strickland shares some interesting advice to "dumb" Marvin Vettori after loss to Jared Cannonier
Cole Shelton - June 21, 2023
Sean Strickland has offered Marvin Vettori some advice following his lopsided decision loss to Jared Cannonier. Vettori entered the fight as the betting favorite, but after rocking Cannonier early, ‘The Killa Gorilla’ took over and dominated the rest of the scrap. It was a one-sided decision victory for Cannonier and after Vettori lost – which dropped him to 2-3 in his last five – Strickland shared some interesting advice for ‘The Italian Dream’.
What's next for Jared Cannonier and Marvin Vettori after UFC Vegas 75?
Cole Shelton - June 19, 2023
In the main event of UFC Vegas 75, top-five middleweights collided as Marvin Vettori took on Jared Cannonier. Vettori entered the fight coming off a decision win over Roman Dolidze at UFC 286 back in March which got him back into the win column after he lost to Robert Whittaker. Cannonier, meanwhile, was coming off a main event decision win over Sean Strickland back in December.
Marvin Vettori releases statement following decision loss to Jared Cannonier
Cole Shelton - June 19, 2023
Marvin Vettori has released a statement following his lopsided decision loss to Jared Cannonier at UFC Vegas 75. Vettori was headlining the card at the UFC Apex on Saturday night and entered the fight as a small betting favorite. Right out of the gates, Vettori landed a nice shot that rocked Cannonier and had him stumbling. Yet, that was one of the only bright spots for the Italian as Cannonier took over and had Vettori hurt on numerous occasions to cruise to a unanimous decision victory. The judges scored the fight, 49-45, 49-45, and 48-46, as Cannonier outstruck Vettori 257-154, with ‘The Killa Gorilla’ landing 241 significant strikes in the fight.
UFC Vegas 75 Results: Jared Cannonier defeats Marvin Vettori (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 17, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 75 results, including the middleweight main event between Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier. Vettori (19-6-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a decision win over Roman Dolidze at March’s UFC 286 event. ‘The Italian Dream’ has gone 3-2 over his past five Octagon appearances, suffering decision losses to Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya during that stretch.
UFC Vegas 75: ‘Vettori vs. Cannonier’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 17, 2023
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 75 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Marvin Vettori vs. Jared Cannonier. Vettori (19-6-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a decision win over Roman Dolidze at March’s UFC 286 event. ‘The Italian Dream’ has gone 3-2 over his past five Octagon appearances, suffering decision losses to Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya during that stretch.
UFC Vegas 75: ‘Vettori vs. Cannonier’ Weigh-In Results
Susan Cox - June 16, 2023
UFC Vegas 75 takes place tomorrow, Saturday, June 18th at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Headlining the event will be middleweight contenders Marvin Vettori (19-6 MMA) and Jared Cannonier (16-6 MMA).
Marvin Vettori open to Khamzat Chimaev fight after he beats Jared Cannonier at UFC Vegas 75: "Bring him"
Cole Shelton - June 14, 2023
Marvin Vettori is open to fighting Khamzat Chimaev. Vettori is set to headline UFC Vegas 75 against Jared Cannonier on Saturday night as he looks to extend his win streak to two after beating Roman Dolidze. Although Vettori is ranked third, he likely needs multiple wins to get a title shot, especially due to the fact he is 0-2 against Israel Adesanya.
Pro fighters make their picks for Marvin Vettori vs. Jared Cannonier
Cole Shelton - June 14, 2023
In the main event of UFC Vegas 75, a battle of top-five middleweights goes down as Marvin Vettori takes on Jared Cannonier. Heading into the fight, Vettori is a -120 favorite while the American is a slight -106 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight at UFC Vegas 75, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their predictions for the scrap. The pros lean towards Vettori getting his hand raised, likely by decision in what should be a close, competitive fight.
Marvin Vettori believes Alex Pereira defeats Israel Adesanya at UFC 287, remains "very confident" he would beat 'The Last Stylebender' in a potential trilogy
Cole Shelton - March 27, 2023
Marvin Vettori believes he will fight Israel Adesanya again. Vettori is currently 0-2 against Adesanya with the two having most recently fought back in June of 2021 with ‘The Last Stylebender’ winning a decision to defend his belt. Since then, Adesanya went on to lose his belt to Alex Pereira at UFC 281 and as the two are set to rematch at UFC 287, Vettori believes the Brazilian will once again get the better of Izzy.
Video | Marvin Vettori drops pro boxer Omar Nguale Ilunga during DAZN boxing event in Italy
Chris Taylor - March 25, 2023
UFC middleweight contender Marvin Vettori dropped pro boxer Omar Nguale Ilunga during a brawl at last night’s DAZN boxing event in Italy. ’The Italian Dream’, who is fresh off a unanimous decision victory over Roman Dolidze at UFC 286, was in attendance for yesterday’s Ivan Zucco vs. Germaine Brown event in Milan, Italy.
Pros react after Marvin Vettori defeats Roman Dolidze at UFC 286
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 286 main card lineup featured a middleweight matchup between Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze. Vettori (19-6-1 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a decision setback to Robert Whittaker in his most previous effort at UFC Paris. Prior to that loss, ‘The Italian Dream’ was coming off a decision win over Paulo Costa in October of 2021.
Marvin Vettori explains why he thinks Alex Pereira will beat Israel Adesanya again if they rematch
Cole Shelton - January 11, 2023
Marvin Vettori thinks Alex Pereira would beat Israel Adesanya in a rematch. At UFC 281, Pereira and Adesanya collided for the first time in MMA – but third time overall, as Pereira was 2-0 in kickboxing including winning one of those contests by KO. Early on into their title fight, it appeared Adesanya was on his way to winning as he had hurt Pereira and was cruising towards a win.
UFC 286 adds three new fights including Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze
Fernando Quiles - January 8, 2023
The card for UFC’s return to London has some additions. UFC 286 will emanate from The O2 Arena in London, England on March 18. The UFC’s most recent trip to London took place back in March 2022. Headlining that show was a heavyweight collision between Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall.
Darren Till explains how he started training with "big c**t" Marvin Vettori: "One of the nicest guys I’ve ever met"
Cole Shelton - December 8, 2022
Darren Till recently started training with Marvin Vettori. Till and Vettori were booked to fight in April of 2021 but the Brit was forced out of an injury. After that, Vettori took shots at Till, and since then, the two have taken shots at one another with many thinking they will end up fighting.
Robert Whittaker shares the attribute that could earn Marvin Vettori a UFC title
Harry Kettle - September 20, 2022
Robert Whittaker has explained the trait Marvin Vettori has that could help him win a UFC world title one day. Back at UFC Paris earlier this month, Robert Whittaker proved that he’s just a class above Marvin Vettori right now with a comprehensive unanimous decision win in the French capital. It served as just his third UFC defeat in the last four years, with the previous two coming to current champion Israel Adesanya.
Marvin Vettori undeterred by recent loss to Robert Whittaker, vows he will still become UFC champion: “I promise you that”
Harry Kettle - September 6, 2022
Marvin Vettori has posted a defiant message in the wake of his middleweight defeat to Robert Whittaker at UFC Paris. Last Saturday night, the UFC visited the French capital for the first time since the sport of mixed martial arts became legal in the country back in 2020. The event proved to be an overwhelming success and in the co-main event, Robert Whittaker once again proved why he’s one of the best fighters on the planet by putting on a masterclass to defeat Marvin Vettori and maintain his position as the second best 185-pounder in the world.
Robert Whittaker discusses his "next move" after defeating Marvin Vettori at UFC Paris: "I still think I’m the most dangerous man in the division"
Chris Taylor - September 3, 2022
Robert Whittaker is still hunting the chance to “gobble up that gold” after defeating Marvin Vettori in the co-main event of UFC Paris. Whittaker (24-6 MMA) had entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering his second career defeat to Israel Adesanya in his most previous effort at February’s UFC 271 event. Prior to that setback ‘The Reaper’ had strung together three straight unanimous decision wins over opponents Darren Till, Jared Cannonier and Kelvin Gastelum.