The main event at UFC 263 featured a rematch three years in the making. Marvin Vettori took on a familiar face in Israel Adesanya with the UFC middleweight belt on the line this time around.
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Vettori believed that he had improved a lot more than Adesanya since their first fight. He also believed that Jan Blachowicz exposed a gaping hole in Adesanya’s game, which he would also take advantage of. However, ‘The Last Stylebender’ proved his championship mettle by stuffing takedowns and getting back to his feet when he was taken down.
With the performance tonight, ‘Izzy’ defended his belt for the third time and stayed undefeated at 185-pounds in the UFC.
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Twitter reacts as Israel Adesanya makes it 2-0 against Marvin Vettori at UFC 263
Marc Raimondi commented on a wonderful night of fights for the fans.
Adesanya vs. Vettori for the UFC middleweight title is next. What a night it has been thus far. #UFC263
NFL star David Njoku tweeted in support of Adesanya.
Let’s GO IZZY!!!🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 @stylebender #UFC263 #ANDSTILL
Israel Adesanya walked out towards the octagon in style.
His time to shine 🏆 [ @Stylebender | #UFC263 ]
The Schmo shared a clip of the crowd going wild as ‘Izzy’ made his walk.
Izzy making his walk #UFC263
Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman made a bold prediction in favor of his friend Israel Adesanya.
Ariel Helwani scored round one to Israel Adesanya.
10-9 Izzy after 1
Robert Griffin III also scored the first round for ‘Izzy’.
Andre Fili commented on Adesanya’s striking prowess.
Izzy’s distance management and range control is high level. And his defensive grappling looks like it’s leveled up. #UFC263
2-0 to Israel Adesanya per Ryan Frederick.
20-18 Adesanya #UFC263
A fan commented on the brutal leg kicks that Vettori was absorbing.
That leg is giving out 👀 #UFC263
Francis Ngannou, who was in attendance, shared a clip of Israel Adesanya walking out.
All reign the KING 🤴
Derek Brunson commented on the rivalry between Adesanya and Vettori.
Love the rivalry here ! #UFC263
Ariel Helwani shared his thoughts on the fight towards the end of round four.
I feel like Izzy doesn’t mind this fight going the distance. He’s enjoying the experience, as witnessed by that final sequence of the 4th round. He has seemed non-plussed throughout.
4-0 to Adesanya per Rob Tatum.
A fan had an interesting perspective on the fight. Do you agree with his statement?
#ufc263 after all that hype , this fight has disappointed…
Another fan commented on Israel Adesanya’s takedown defense at UFC 263.
Looks like taking Izzy down isn’t as easy as some people thought eh? #UFC263
Light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz congratulated his former foe on an excellent performance.
Good fight @stylebender. Congrats! #UFC263
A rematch between Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya anyone?
ADESANYA vs. WHITTAKER NEXT!!!!
Israel Adesanya dedicated the win to his teammate who tragically passed away during the build-up to his fight.
This one meant more ❤️🏆@Stylebender #UFC263
Former champion Robert Whittaker sent a message to his foe.
What did you make of Israel Adesanya’s performance? Did the fight play out as you had predicted? Let us know in the comments below!