Marvin Vettori: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Significant strikes / fight: 89.67

Striking accuracy

46%

1,156 landed · 2,532 attempted

Takedown accuracy

45%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-03-18 to 2025-12-06

Wins

1 / 5

Losses

4 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Brunno Ferreira
Dec 6, 2025
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Brendan Allen
Jul 19, 2025
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Roman Dolidze
Mar 15, 2025
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Jared Cannonier
Jun 17, 2023
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Roman Dolidze
Mar 18, 2023
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Robert Whittaker
Sep 3, 2022
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Paulo Costa
Oct 23, 2021
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Israel Adesanya
Jun 12, 2021
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Kevin Holland
Apr 10, 2021
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Jack Hermansson
Dec 5, 2020
Win
DEC · Round 5 · 5:00
Andrew Sanchez
Oct 12, 2019
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Israel Adesanya
Apr 14, 2018
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Antonio Carlos Junior
Dec 30, 2016
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Alberto Pereira
Aug 20, 2016
Win
Submission · Round 1 · 4:30

Marvin Vettori Bio

Marvin Vettori, nicknamed “The Italian Dream,” is an Italian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC middleweight division. Born on September 20, 1993, in Italy, he turned professional in 2012 and made his UFC debut in August 2016. Vettori later challenged Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 263 in June 2021. As of September 20, 2026, the UFC lists him as an active middleweight.

Vettori is listed at 6 feet tall with a 74-inch reach and fights from a southpaw stance. His approach is built around pressure, durable defense, straightforward boxing, disciplined wrestling and grappling, and effective top control rather than flashy combinations. His submission game has been an important part of his career, while his ability to maintain a demanding pace has helped him compete successfully in long UFC bouts.

Record: 19-10-1
Division: Middleweight
Fighting style: MMA
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 185 lbs.
Reach: 74"
Leg reach: 41.00
Gym / team: London Shootfighters (2012–2014)
Nationality: Trento, Italy
Birth date: Sep 20, 1993 (age 33)
Age: 33
Country: Italy

Marvin Vettori Questions & Answers

Who is Marvin Vettori in the UFC?

Marvin Vettori is an Italian professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC middleweight division. The UFC lists him as active and identifies him by the nickname “The Italian Dream.”

What division does Marvin Vettori compete in?

Marvin Vettori competes in the UFC middleweight division.

What is Marvin Vettori’s height?

Marvin Vettori is listed at 6 feet tall, with a 74-inch reach.

When was Marvin Vettori born?

Marvin Vettori was born on September 20, 1993.

When did Marvin Vettori make his UFC debut?

Marvin Vettori made his UFC debut in August 2016.

What is Marvin Vettori’s fighting style?

Vettori fights from a southpaw stance and uses pressure, fundamental striking, wrestling, top control, submissions and strong defensive work. His style is built on consistency and well-rounded fundamentals rather than showy techniques.

Has Marvin Vettori fought for a UFC title?

Yes. Marvin Vettori challenged Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 263 in June 2021.