UFC Vancouver Fighter Pulled, Replacement On Tap

UFC Vancouver has taken a hit as David Branch is out of his scheduled bout against Andrew Sanchez. Luckily, Marvin Vettori will step in on short notice to fight Sanchez. MMA Junkie was first to report. Branch was looking to get back into the win column…

UFC Vancouver has taken a hit as David Branch is out of his scheduled bout against Andrew Sanchez. Luckily, Marvin Vettori will step in on short notice to fight Sanchez. MMA Junkie was first to report. Branch was looking to get back into the win column after dropping two straight to Jared Cannonier and Jack […]

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Sean O’Malley, Nicco Montano Among Four Sanctioned By USADA

Sean O’Malley, Nicco Montano, Marvin Vettori, and Augusto Mendes have been handed their sanctions by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). All four fighters tested positive for ostraine following out-of-competition drug tests. The supplements that…

Sean O’Malley, Nicco Montano, Marvin Vettori, and Augusto Mendes have been handed their sanctions by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). All four fighters tested positive for ostraine following out-of-competition drug tests. The supplements that each competitor took were found to be contaminated. Therefore, all fighters were given six-month sanctions. O’Malley, Vettori and Mendes have already […]

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USADA Announces Four Fighters Suspended For Ostarine

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has announced four fighters have tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug (PED) Ostarine. The positive samples came from out-of-competition tests. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported today that the four fighters who tested positive include Sean O’Malley, Nicco Montaño, Augusto Mendes, and Marvin Vettori. All four were subsequently handed six-month suspensions. […]

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The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has announced four fighters have tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug (PED) Ostarine. The positive samples came from out-of-competition tests.

ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported today that the four fighters who tested positive include Sean O’Malley, Nicco Montaño, Augusto Mendes, and Marvin Vettori. All four were subsequently handed six-month suspensions. O’Malley’s suspension is already up, while Montano’s is up next month:

“USADA just announced that Sean O’Malley, Nicco Montaño, Augusto Mendes & Marvin Vettori all tested positive for the PED ostarine in recent out-of-competition drug tests & were subsequently suspended six months. O’Malley’s suspension is already up while Montaño’s is up next month.”

The 24-year-old O’Malley is currently undefeated in his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. His last Octagon appearance resulted in a unanimous decision victory over Andre Soukhamthath at UFC 22 last March. As for Montano, the former UFC women’s flyweight champion won the inaugural title in her last outing by outlasting Roxanne Modafferi.

Mendes hasn’t been active since being defeated by Aljamain Sterling in April of last year. Finally, Vettori hasn’t fought since his split decision loss to Israel Adesanya, also in April of last year.

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Israel Adesanya Takes Split Decision Over Marvin Vettori

Israel Adesanya was mostly dominant against Marvin Vettori. The second fight on the main card of UFC Glendale featured middleweight action. Prospect Adesanya took on Vettori. The action aired live on FOX. Vettori tried closing the distance early. Adesanya was pressed against the fence. He avoided two trip attempts. After a third attempt, Adesanya was […]

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Israel Adesanya was mostly dominant against Marvin Vettori.

The second fight on the main card of UFC Glendale featured middleweight action. Prospect Adesanya took on Vettori. The action aired live on FOX.

Vettori tried closing the distance early. Adesanya was pressed against the fence. He avoided two trip attempts. After a third attempt, Adesanya was able to break free. Adesanya kept finding a home for the inside leg kick. Vettori was able to land a couple of shots off a leg kick. Blood formed on the nose of Vettori. Time was halted due to an accidental eye poke to Vettori. The action resumed and Vettori landed a hard body kick. Adesanya went for a jumping spin kick to the body. Round one easily went to Adesanya.

Vettori shot in early in the second stanza. Adesanya thwarted the attempt and connected with a leg kick. A one-two was there for Adesanya. Adesanya ducked out of the way of a head kick and landed a heavy right hand. Adesanya unloaded on a right hand. A hard elbow rocked Vettori. Adesanya got inside the head of his opponent with taunts. Adesanya connected with a left hand. This was even more dominant than the opening frame.

Vettori turned up his offense at the start of the final round. Adesanya was finally taken down. Vettori was in half guard. Referee Herb Dean warned Vettori to stay active. Adesanya got back to his feet and went for a leg sweep. Vettori got his opponent back down to the mat. Adesanya got back up and the action was broken up. The fight ended with both men standing.

While two of the three judges scored the fight for Adesanya, one judge saw the fight for Vettori. The right fighter won.

Final Result: Israel Adesanya def. Marvin Vettori via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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Omari Akhmedov vs. Marvin Vettori Announced For UFC 219

You can add another fight to the UFC 219 card as Omari Akhmedov vs. Marvin Vettori is now official. The UFC announced this match-up earlier today (Nov. 27). The action takes place on Dec. 30 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Akhmedov will…

You can add another fight to the UFC 219 card as Omari Akhmedov vs. Marvin Vettori is now official. The UFC announced this match-up earlier today (Nov. 27). The action takes place on Dec. 30 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Akhmedov will be looking to nab his third win in a row. […]

UFC Fight Night 112: Vitor Miranda vs. Marvin Vettori Meet in Oklahoma

Vitor Miranda and Marvin Vettori will square off at UFC Fight Night 112 in Oklahoma City on June 25, according to both men’s social media pages. Miranda was a finalist on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 in the heavyweight category. Miranda’s last fight ended in defeat to Chris Camozzi last May, in a fight which […]

Vitor Miranda and Marvin Vettori will square off at UFC Fight Night 112 in Oklahoma City on June 25, according to both men’s social media pages. Miranda was a finalist on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 in the heavyweight category. Miranda’s last fight ended in defeat to Chris Camozzi last May, in a fight which […]