Other US SportsAdesanya Beats Vettori to Defend Title at UFC 26300CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintIsrael Adesanya of Nigeria reacts after defeating Marvin Vettori of Italy by unanimous decision to win the middleweight championship during UFC 263 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz., on June 12, 2021. Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesThe Associated Press6/14/2021|Updated: 6/14/2021GLENDALE, Ariz.—Israel Adesanya did not like the way his first fight against Marvin Vettori went despite winning in a split decision.The crafty UFC middleweight star left no doubt in the rematch, pummeling Vettori with a flurry of kicks to the head and legs to defend his title.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesRaccoon Goes on Drunken Rampage in Virginia Liquor Store and Passes Out on Bathroom FloorDec 03, 2025How to Watch the Last Supermoon of the YearDec 03, 2025Southern California Man Gets an Unwanted Housemate: A Black Bear in His Crawl SpaceDec 03, 2025An Anonymous $50 Million Gift Will Cover Some Tuition for Medical Lab Students at University of WashingtonDec 03, 2025Related TopicsUFCIsrael AdesanyaMarvin Vettori
