Other US SportsAdesanya Beats Vettori to Defend Title at UFC 263SavePrintIsrael 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 ArticlesWoman Who Escaped From Boat Fire Off Cape Cod With Her Husband and Son Dies at HospitalOct 25, 2025Blue Jays Win World Series Opener Against Dodgers 11-4Oct 24, 2025How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Oct. 24Oct 24, 2025Alabama Executes Man With Nitrogen Gas for 1993 Murder Over $200 Drug DebtOct 24, 2025Related TopicsUFCIsrael AdesanyaMarvin Vettori
