Today’s UFC Paris match between former champion Robert Whittaker and Marvin Vittori (Marvin Vettori) co-lead in a key middleweight matchup.
Whittaker (24-6 MMA) entered the bout, hoping to bounce back after his second career loss to Israel’s Adesanya at UFC 271 in February. Before that setback, the Reaper had three straight unanimous decision wins over opponents Darren Thiel, Jared Cannonier and Kelvin Gastelham.
Meanwhile, Marvin Vittori (18-6-1 MMA) last fought 11 months ago in a unanimous decision win over Paulo Costa. Before that victory, the “Italian Dream” was coming off his second career loss to defending middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.
Tonight’s UFC Paris co-main event turns out to be a former champ from Robert Whittaker. “The Reaper” looks great in stand-up and is also able to showcase his world-class knockdown defense. Marvin Vettori looked frustrated but, as always, showed great enthusiasm. In the end, Whitaker won the unanimous decision of the judges present.
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UFC Paris Official Results: Robert Whittaker def . Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
Check out the pros’ reactions to “Whittaker vs. Vettori” below:
Looking forward to the next one! who are you? #UFCParis
— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) September 3, 2022
People’s Democracy 🔥🔥🔥
— Terrance ‘T Wrecks’ McKinney (@twrecks155) September 3, 2022
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Vettori vs Whittaker! Excited for this one!
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) September 3, 2022
@robwhittakermma fight for victory! ! 🇦🇺#UFCParis
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) September 3, 2022
They are growing so fast 🥹
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) September 3, 2022
Watch the crowd at @MarvinVettori!
Let’s gooo🇮🇹— GIGA CHIKADZE (@giga_chikadze) September 2022 March 3rd
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Marvin must be from if Whittaker wants to succeed. Stay in your pocket
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) September 3, 2022
Not sure what these commenters are looking at
🍖 🎢– Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) September 3, 2022
Reaper @robwhittakermma is fast and his style is fun.
– Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) September 3, 2022
1st turn vettori
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) September 3, 2022
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Leaning on Whittaker in the first round thinking he’s going to start pulling the next two
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) September 3, 2022
Whitaker kicked Marvin in the body with his right foot. Marvin’s left hand is very low and needs to be careful with a high right kick to the head
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) September 3, 2022
Whitaker getting comfortable 2-0. If Marvin wants to win this fight, he has to go all out and take risks in his pocket. #ufcparis
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) September 3, 2022
I think they should have 5 rounds when the ranking is so high! ! !
– Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) September 3, 2022
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Whitaker picks up the pace. So clean with 1-2 pipes. basic. Fundamentals. Then there’s that tricky/smooth ipsilateral header behind it. #UFCParis
– Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) September 3, 2022
Great second round for Whittaker #UFCParis
– Vince Morales (@vandetta135) 2022 September 3rd
Robert Whittaker defeats Marvin Vito by unanimous decision in today’s UFC Paris Co-Main Event Post-game reaction in:
This just shows how great @stylebender is. 👍 🤴🤴#UFCParis
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) September 3, 2022
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to see how good Robert Whitaker is You have a lot of respect for @stylebender’s performance!
– Dillon Dennis (@dillondanis) September 3, 2022
Whitaker looks like 👌🏼 #UFCParis
— Arnold Billy Allen (@Arnoldbfa) September 3, 2022
Who do you want to see after Robert Whittaker decides to beat Marvin Vittori in France today a match? Share your thoughts on PENN Nation in the comments section!
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