Marvin Vettori News
UFC 286 adds three new fights including Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze
Fernando Quiles Jr. - 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.
Paul Felder recalls squashing beef with Marvin Vettori: "There's no real bad blood there"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 18, 2022
UFC color commentator Paul Felder has detailed making amends with UFC middleweight Marvin Vettori. Last year, Vettori insisted that he would confront Felder over what he believed to be biased commentary. Vettori went as far as to call Felder a “puppet.” He said that he’d meet Felder face-to-face backstage at UFC Vegas 41.
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.
Marvin Vettori reacts following loss to Robert Whittaker at UFC Paris
Chris Taylor - September 3, 2022
Former middleweight title challenger Marvin Vettori has reacted after suffering a decision loss to Robert Whittaker at UFC Paris. Vettori (18-6-1 MMA) had entered today’s co-main event with hopes of building on his unanimous decision victory over Paulo Costa at UFC Vegas 41. Prior to that win, ‘The Italian Dream’ was reeling from his second career loss to reigning middleweight champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 263.
UFC Paris Bonus Report: Gane vs. Tuivasa earns FOTN
Chris Taylor - September 3, 2022
The Octagon was in France for today’s UFC Paris event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa. Tonight’s heavyweight main event proved to be a wild back and forth affair. Ciryl Gane got off to a strong start in the contest landing numerous good jabs and low kicks in the opening round. However, in round two, Tai Tuivasa was able to find a home for one of his power shots that sent the former interim title holder crashing to the canvas. The Frenchman was able to recover from the big blow and went on to hurt Tuivasa with body kicks later on in the second frame. Then, in round three, Gane put Tuivasa away for good courtesy of a nasty uppercut and then some hammer fists.
Pros react after Robert Whittaker defeats Marvin Vettori at UFC Paris
Chris Taylor - September 3, 2022
Today’s UFC Paris event was co-headlined by a key middleweight matchup featuring former champion Robert Whittaker taking on Marvin Vettori. Whittaker (24-6 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering his second career defeat to Israel Adesanya in his previous effort at February’s UFC 271 event. Prior to that setback ‘The Reaper’ had put together three straight unanimous decision wins over opponents Darren Till, Jared Cannonier and Kelvin Gastelum.
UFC Paris: ‘Gane vs. Tuivasa’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - September 2, 2022
The Octagon heads to France for today’s UFC Paris event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa. Gane (10-1 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound from his first career loss as a professional. The Frenchman was defeated by Francis Ngannou at UFC 270 in a bout for the promotions undisputed heavyweight title. Prior to that setback, ‘Bon Ton’ had gone a perfect 7-0 inside of the Octagon.
Marvin Vettori doesn’t believe that "irrelevant" Darren Till will ever fight again, 'The Gorilla' responds
Cole Shelton - September 1, 2022
Marvin Vettori isn’t a fan of Darren Till. Vettori and Till were supposed to fight back in April of 2021, but the Brit was forced out of the contest. Since then, the Italian has taken shots at the Liverpudlian, and ahead of his UFC Paris co-main event fight against Robert Whittaker, Vettori once again blasted Till suggesting that he doesn’t think the ‘The Gorilla’ will ever fight again.
Robert Whittaker believes Marvin Vettori is underestimating his abilities ahead of UFC Paris: "I’m going to hit him too much"
Cole Shelton - September 1, 2022
Robert Whittaker thinks Marvin Vettori is underestimating just how good he is. Whittaker and Vettori are set to meet in the co-main event of UFC Paris in an intriguing matchup. Both seem to be out of the title picture for the time being given they are both 0-2 against Israel Adesanya. However, if they continue to win they could earn another crack at the belt if Adesanya remains the champ.
Marvin Vettori hopes Israel Adesanya leaves UFC 281 fight against Alex Pereira "in another oxygen mask"
Cole Shelton - September 1, 2022
Marvin Vettori hopes that Alex Pereira can knockout Israel Adesanya again in a violent fashion. In kickboxing, Pereira scored a KO win over Adesanya that saw the doctors use an oxygen mask on him. The two will now fight for the third time – with UFC 281 serving as the first time they meet in MMA. It’s a fascinating matchup and for Vettori who is one of Adesanya’s longest rivals, he hopes the fight plays out in a similar fashion.
Israel Adesanya explains why he's not excited for Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori at UFC Paris: "I know who's going to win"
Cole Shelton - August 30, 2022
Israel Adesanya doesn’t think Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori is as good of a matchup as many think. Whittaker and Vettori are set to meet in the co-main event of UFC Paris on Saturday in a pivotal fight for both men’s careers. Although both Whittaker and Vettori are 0-2 against the middleweight champ in Adesanya, the winner of the fight will remain a top contender while the loser could become a gatekeeper.
Marvin Vettori says Israel Adesanya's time as champ "is over" ahead of Alex Pereira fight: "He talks the talk but never walks the walk"
Cole Shelton - August 29, 2022
Marvin Vettori believes Israel Adesanya’s time as the UFC middleweight champion is nearly over. Adesanya is set to defend his title against Alex Pereira at UFC 281 in a highly-anticipated bout as Pereira is 2-0 against the champ in kickboxing, including knocking him out once. However, ‘The Last Stylebender’ has been vocal in saying he is confident he will get his hand raised this time around, but his former rival in Vettori doubts that.
Marvin Vettori says Israel Adesanya’s failure to deliver on promises at UFC 276 is nothing new: “Came out with a samurai mask — didn’t do f**king s*t”
Harry Kettle - July 19, 2022
Marvin Vettori believes Israel Adesanya also failed to deliver on his promise for their title clash at UFC 263 last year. Earlier this month at UFC 276 in Las Vegas, Israel Adesanya was able to defeat Jared Cannonier and successfully retain the UFC middleweight championship. However, after selling the idea of an exciting fight to the fans, many were left feeling disappointed as the champ didn’t really do much to force the issue against an understandably dangerous challenger.
Darren Till says he would've finished Marvin Vettori in the first round when they were booked in 2021: "He just wouldn’t have been able to take my shots"
Cole Shelton - July 13, 2022
Darren Till believes he would’ve finished Marvin Vettori when they were scheduled to fight in April of 2021. Till and Vettori were set to headline UFC on ABC 2 but unfortunately just a few weeks before the event, the Brit broke his collarbone and was forced out of the fight. Vettori then fought Kevin Holland who he beat and proceeded to get a title shot against Israel Adesanya in the fight after.
Marvin Vettori blasts Conor McGregor for his comments about Beneil Dariush: “You are scumbag, I hope to see you soon”
Susan Cox - May 26, 2022
Marvin Vettori has blasted Conor McGregor for his comments about Beneil Dariush. Vettori and Dariush are gym mates and have trained together at Kings MMA for a long time. Needless to say the two are good friends and Vettori has come to the defense of his training partner after Conor McGregor’s ‘nobody’ comment.
Marvin Vettori responds to Paulo Costa’s rematch request
Susan Cox - April 22, 2022
Marvin Vettori has responded to Paulo Costa’s request for a rematch at UFC 275. UFC 275 is scheduled for Saturday, June 11th, 2022 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.