Rewatch Free Fight: Marvin Vettori vs Paulo Costa

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INFO:
At UFC Fight Night 196(October 23rd, 2021) at the UFC Apex, Las Vegas Nevada number fifth ranked middleweight contender Marvin "The Italian Dream" Vettori(18-5-1) took on number two ranked middleweight contender Paulo "Borrachinha" Costa(14-2) as the main event.
Marvin Vettori won by unanimous decision.
Note: These were the rankings at the time of the fight.

UPCOMING FIGHT:
Number three ranked middleweight Marvin "The Italian Dream" Vettori(18-5-1) will take on the number one ranked contender and former UFC middleweight champion Robert "The Reaper" Whittaker(23-6) at UFC Paris(September 3rd 2022) at the Accor Arena as the co-main event.

POSTER:

 

[GoshiShun17]

I can't see how Marvin wins this. I don't know what the odds are but I know that no one is picking Vettori other than some of his friends and family members.

 

[Question]

I can't see how Marvin wins this. I don't know what the odds are but I know that no one is picking Vettori other than some of his friends and family members.

On paper, this has Whittaker decision written all over it.
That's what I'm going with.
I like Marvin, however I gotta stick with my boy Bobby Knuckles.
Izzy(who fought both guys twice) also picked Whittaker 80/20 against Marvin.

I'd still say Robs in his prime, but he could always age overnight considering the fight mileage he has on him and how long he's been in the top 15.
I doubt that's the case though since he's looked great in his last few for the most part.

Marvin is a tough motherfucker and won't quit, he's also the first guy in a while that will actually try to engage in grappling exchanges with Whittaker which will be interesting.
He could try to hold Rob against the fence and throw strikes to gain some point.
I'd also add on, that he's got decent hands and could use some level changes to catch Whittaker.
This is just me thinking of ways he can he win, but I don't think it'll be enough.

Whittaker has the power, speed, footwork(big factor), very good grappling and just better overall gameplanning IMO.
Hopefully it's good fight and a fun time!

 

[kingghidrah]

Marvin is just too predictable. He's good in every area, but very standard too

Whittaker is good all around too but is craftier. Vettori is like a really good sparring partner.

 

[kingghidrah]

He could try to hold Rob against the fence and throw strikes to gain some point.

More likely he'll hold Rob against the fence and not throw strikes, and Herb Dean will separate them.

 

[jitzmonkey]

Strategically, Vettori leaves a lot to be desired; but dude's tough as nails.

Thought Costa won/drew the first time I watched it; but it was definitely scored correctly.

That said, MMA scoring sucks. Costa landed super hard and really dominated in the 5th; less so but still definitive in the 2nd.


That said, F--- Costa for not even planning an attempt to make weight.
Super not cool

 

[Ace70 V2]

Rob is gonna eat him up