Did Marvin Vettori wear his shorts backwards?

Did Marvin Vettori wear his shorts backwards?

Before his second bout against Israel Adesanya at UFC 263, Marvin Vettori engaged in the usual media responsibilities that UFC fighters must undergo when preparing for their bouts. However, keen-eyed MMA fans managed to spot a difference in Vettori’s media image, with the Italian wearing his Venum shorts backwards.

Does Marvin Vettori have a good chin?

His last bout was against Paulo Costa in 2021 and it was a slugfest at times. Costa landed some massive strikes in the fight which could have been fatal on any other fighter. But it has to be said that Vettori has a great chin and it has saved him at times in his career.

Has Whittaker fought Marvin Vettori?

Robert Whittaker dominated Marvin Vettori over the final two rounds of their middleweight bout in the co-main event of UFC Paris at Accor Arena. Now, his UFC title hopes rest on the wide shoulders of Alex Pereira. Whittaker defeated Vettori by scores of 30-27 twice and 29-28 and has now won four of his last five.

Why was Vettori vs Whittaker Cancelled?

Former champion Robert Whittaker had to withdraw from the said matchup due to an injury, leaving would-be opponent Marvin Vettori without a dance partner.

What did Costa weigh vs Vettori?

That set off a chain of events that included an initial gentleman’s agreement to fight at 195 pounds — and then an official change to the 205-pound light heavyweight limit. Costa, who weighed in at 204.5 pounds, also forfeited 20% of his purse. Vettori weighed in at 204 pounds.

Who won Vettori or Whittaker?

Whittaker was awarded the unanimous decision with clean sweeps on two of the judges’ scorecards. The media could not be played. “I know I go to a lot of decisions but, trust me, I hit pretty hard,” Whittaker told UFC commentator Michael Bisping during his post-fight interview.