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 ArticlesMore Winter Weather Leads to Heavy Snow, Canceled Flights And, in Florida, Falling IguanasFeb 01, 2026Demond Wilson, Who Played Lamont on ‘Sanford and Son,’ Dies at 79Feb 01, 2026Alcaraz Beats Djokovic to Become Youngest Man to Complete Career Grand SlamFeb 01, 2026‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Nathan Chasing Horse Convicted on Sexual Assault ChargesJan 31, 2026Related TopicsUFCIsrael AdesanyaMarvin Vettori
