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Marvin Vettori believes he defeats Israel Adesanya in potential third fight: ‘I’ll be confident walking into that’

Marvin Vettori believes he beats Israel Adesanya in third UFC fightDespite suffering a pair of decision losses to former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya during his Octagon tenure, recent UFC 286 co-headliner, Marvin Vettori believes he has made the requisite improvements and adjustments to leave himself confident of breaking his duct in a trilogy fight. Vettori, the current #3 ranked middleweight contender, managed to […]

Marvin Vettori believes he beats Israel Adesanya in third UFC fight

Despite suffering a pair of decision losses to former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya during his Octagon tenure, recent UFC 286 co-headliner, Marvin Vettori believes he has made the requisite improvements and adjustments to leave himself confident of breaking his duct in a trilogy fight.

Vettori, the current #3 ranked middleweight contender, managed to return to the winner’s enclosure at UFC 286 earlier this month, defeating the surging, Roman Dolidze in a close, unanimous decision victory in the pair’s co-main event matchup in London.

Rebounding to the winning circle, Vettori had previously dropped a UFC Fight Night Paris decision loss to former undisputed middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker in July of last year.

Dropping a close decision loss to Adesanya in their first pairing back in April 2018, Trento native, Vettori worked his way back to a title rematch with the former champion with a five-fight winning streak, before dropping another unanimous decision loss in their UFC 263 headlining rematch.

Marvin Vettori believes he now has the tools to defeat Israel Adesanya

However, with Adesanya slated to headline UFC 287 in two weeks’ time against undisputed kingpin, Alex Pereira in a bid to regain his championship crown – Vettori believes a third outing with the Nigerian-Kiwi would see him emerge as the victor.

“Maybe I’ll get (Israel) Adesanya after this fight,” Marvin Vettori said during a recent interview with Inside Fighting. “With the improvement in my striking – it is good, I will make an improvement in the wrestling. I will press the wrestling even more and I’m definitely – my top control is much sharper right now.”

“So I think I would do it [defeat Israel Adesanya] for sure,” Marvin Vettori explained. “I will be very confident walking into that fight, to be honest.” 

Over the course of last weekend, Vettori made headlines after footage emerged of him involved in an altercation with an Italian rapper and professional boxer, dropping the latter with a series of punches during a scuffle. 

Before his decison loss to Whittaker last summer, Vettori defeated fellow one-time title challenger, Paulo Costa in a unanimous decision triumph in an impromtu light heavyweight clash.

UFC middleweight Marvin Vettori involved in altercation with Italian rapper at Milan boxing event

Marvin Vettori involved in altercation with Italian rapper UFCFormer UFC middleweight title challenger,Marvin Vettori was involved in a fight with an Italian rapper at a boxing event last night.  Vettori had been in attendance at Top Rank boxing event in Milan, Italy which was headlined by Ivan Zucco and Germaine Brown. Video shows a scuffle braking out at ringside, allegedly starting when rapper and […]

Marvin Vettori involved in altercation with Italian rapper UFC

Former UFC middleweight title challenger,Marvin Vettori was involved in a fight with an Italian rapper at a boxing event last night. 

Vettori had been in attendance at Top Rank boxing event in Milan, Italy which was headlined by Ivan Zucco and Germaine Brown. Video shows a scuffle braking out at ringside, allegedly starting when rapper and friend of Vettori, Tony Effe came at fellow musician and professional boxer Ion Real Deal, who’s real name is Omar Ngaule Ilunga. 

As Ilunga is being pushed, you can spot Vettori landing two hard hammerfists to the unknowing rapper. Ilunga, who holds a 23-2 pro boxing record, falls to the floor before a security guard tries his best to intervene and the brawl continues out of shot. 

‘Last night during a DAZN Boxing event in Milan, Italy, Italian rapper Tony Effe started a brawl with Italian rapper and pro boxer Ion. Tony’s good friend and UFC middleweight Marvin Vettori stepped in and hammer punched Ion knocking him down. Definitely not a good look for him‘- Al Zullino reporting on the brawl

Vettori is fresh off a win over the marauding and highly talented grappler, Roman Dolideze on the main card of the UFC 286. Vettori did his best to evade the powerful Georgian and pick his shots off the counter, using his footwork and movement to stay in the contest. While a close affair and Dolidze seemed to have Vettori in trouble at times, the 29-year-old did enough to earn the judges nod. Vettori jumped up one spot in the rankings and now finds himself at the No.3 spot and has already fought three of the other top five 185lbers.

It’s unclear whether ‘The Italian Dream’ will face any repercussions for the incident.

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Marvin Vettori: Roman Dolidze ‘Biting Off More Than He Can Chew’ At UFC 286

UFC middleweight contender Marvin Vettori believes he represents too steep a step up in competition for upcoming opponent Roman Dolidze. Having failed in his first attempt at having gold wrapped around his waist inside the Octagon, Vettori is on the pa…

UFC middleweight contender Marvin Vettori believes he represents too steep a step up in competition for upcoming opponent Roman Dolidze. Having failed in his first attempt at having gold wrapped around his waist inside the Octagon, Vettori is on the path to redemption. The Italian fell short of title glory at UFC 263 in 2021,…

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UFC Middleweight On Brendan Allen – Marvin Vettori Casino Bust Up: ‘Talk Some S**t To The Wrong Person They’ll Punch You In The Mouth’ [Exclusive]

After a lot of tension between the two men due to their history where they were set to meet inside the Octagon, UFC middleweights Brendan Allen and Marvin Vettori were involved in a brawl several weeks ago. Sources reported that the Italian fighter had gotten into an altercation with UFC fighter Tuco Tokkos which Allen […]

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After a lot of tension between the two men due to their history where they were set to meet inside the Octagon, UFC middleweights Brendan Allen and Marvin Vettori were involved in a brawl several weeks ago.

Sources reported that the Italian fighter had gotten into an altercation with UFC fighter Tuco Tokkos which Allen then intervened in, whilst they were in attendance at a PFL event.

The fight, which was captured on video, shows Allen going at “The Italian Dream” as both men traded blows.

They have exchanged comments on social media and in interviews multiple times before so this beef certainly didn’t come out of nowhere.

Zach Reese Says Online Trash Talking Isn’t For Him

In a recent interview with MMA News, UFC middleweight Zach Reese gave his thoughts on the viral brawl between Vettori and Allen.

The 30-year-old has got back-to-back wins in the 185-pound weight class.

Reese believes that whilst he understands that trash-talking is a big part of the sport today, it’s not something that he likes to partake in.

“Savage” has no problem saying what he thinks but he isn’t going to say anything that he can’t physically back up in person, as opposed to making comments from the other side of a screen.

“I don’t believe in jumping, I think that’s what’s gone down the world is that people won’t have one-on-one fist fights anymore and you know dude, if you talk s*** on the internet, I think talking s*** on the internet’s lame as f*** to be honest man. I don’t even know the whole backstory on that or who started it or whatever but there’s something in me as like a man, it’s just I don’t like the idea of talking s*** on the internet dude, it’s kind of weird. I know it’s kind of the name of the game in MMA and it gets the fans excited and stuff but yeah, if you talk crap to somebody man then you better be willing to face the consequences or say it to their face. Talk some s*** to the wrong person, they’ll punch you in the mouth.”

Read also: Khamzat Chimaev’s Former ‘Main Sparring Partner’ Caio Borralho Warns Robert Whittaker: ‘I Didn’t See Any Other Guy In My Life…’

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Darren Till Takes Aim At Top UFC Middleweight Names: ‘Whittaker, I F**king Love You, But I Beat You’ 

Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till has been getting vocal about the division he was once a part of, and that continued this week with some opinions on the top middleweight fighters. Till hasn’t competed in mixed martial arts since a defeat to then-future champion Dricus Du Plessis in late 2022. The start of […]

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Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till has been getting vocal about the division he was once a part of, and that continued this week with some opinions on the top middleweight fighters.

Till hasn’t competed in mixed martial arts since a defeat to then-future champion Dricus Du Plessis in late 2022. The start of the subsequent year saw “The Gorilla” granted his release from the UFC, and he’s since had just one boxing outing.

All the while, the Liverpool native has vowed to return to the Octagon down the line and hasn’t shied away from giving his assessments of various fighters and matchups, especially at his most recent fighting weight in the UFC of 185 pounds.

That was on display this month when Till posted numerous tweets about the UFC 305 main event between Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya, offering advice to the latter while constantly berating his former opponent.

That trend has remained this week, but it wasn’t just the South African taking fire…

Till Berates Some, Praises Others: ‘DDP I Hate Your Guts…Sean I Like’

In a recent X post, Till gave his honest take on a number of notable names in the middleweight division, expressing somewhat positive thoughts on Marvin Vettori, Sean Strickland, and Robert Whittaker.

All three still caught some flak, but it was Du Plessis and Adesanya who took the brunt of it.

“Marvin I really like but ur sh*t. DDP I hate ur guts and ur sh*t. Izzy!!!! Ur gay and ur sh*t. Sean I like and ur ok cos u beat me up in the gym once I boxed ur head off. Whittaker I f**king love u but I beat you, you chose the sh*thouse way and took me down 10 seconds in the last round… ur sh*t.”

Till also didn’t miss an opportunity to quip at himself.

“Have I missed anyone out? Oh sh*t yeh… myself, I’m f**king so shit I really am.”

And newly crowned UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad also briefly entered the Scouser’s crosshairs.

“Also Belal Muhammad isn’t a real fighter strip him of his title he cheated against Leon!!!!!”

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Marvin Vettori says Robert Whittaker should face Alex Pereira: “I think he deserves a title shot.”

Marvin VettoriMarvin Vettori has some ideas about what should be done with the UFC middleweight title picture. The Italian-born UFC fighter has an upcoming fight against Roman Dolidze, as he is hoping to recover from his loss against the former champion Robert Whittaker. Whittaker was booked to fight Paulo Costa but the bout seemingly has fallen […]

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Marvin Vettori has some ideas about what should be done with the UFC middleweight title picture.

The Italian-born UFC fighter has an upcoming fight against Roman Dolidze, as he is hoping to recover from his loss against the former champion Robert Whittaker.

Whittaker was booked to fight Paulo Costa but the bout seemingly has fallen apart. Should ‘The Reaper’ get a title shot against current champion Alex Pereira? Marvin Vettori spoke with The Schmo and answered:

“I don’t know what they’re going to make him do. I don’t know about Whittaker. He’s beating a lot of people, he beat me the last fight. The dude is solid. We’ll see. I think he deserves a title shot too.”

In a Whittaker vs Pereira showdown, ‘The Italian Dream’ would pick the Australian, he said:

“I think Whittaker can do it. Because of the grappling. Yeah, he’s a smart fighter.”

Marvin Vettori Discusses Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira

Brazil’s ‘Poatan’ Alex Pereira earned the UFC middleweight title when he knocked out Israel Adesanya last year. In a potential rematch, Vettori is siding with the Brazilian to get it done again. He explained:

“If [he] fights with Izzy again he’ll beat Izzy again … I feel like he had a mission on beating him … He knows it’s like risky to fight anyone with very good grappling.”

‘The Italian Dream’ Marvin Vettori isn’t quite calling his shot yet, however, if offered, he would face Pereira for the UFC middleweight throne. Vettori said:

“I don’t mind him. I like him. If I have a chance to fight him, definitely want to fight him. I feel like I have to do a couple more fights before him, and we’ll see what happens. I’m not even stressing about it. Definitely, I would like to fight him and I think I will do very well against him.”

See the full interview with Marvin Vettori below: