Adesanya and Vettori exchange barbs in an interview and spice up their title fight at UFC 263

I. Adesanya (left) tries to keep the belt against M. Vettori (right) in the UFC 263. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Protagonists of UFC 263, which takes place this Saturday (12), Israel adesanya e Marvin vettori They made a point of spicing up the confrontation. In an interview conducted by Michael Bisping, the athletes participated in a chat that ended up marked by an exchange of insults between the combatants. The fighters will compete for the middleweight belt (up to 83,9kg) this weekend.

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"I hate you. I'll finish the job. Last time you had hope because some idiot judge gave you that damn fight when everyone knows you lost. This time, I'll be sure. You'll look at me and you'll realize it's over. You can't beat me. He's like that crazy ex-girlfriend that you discard and won't leave you alone, who will stalk you and get your attention in every way. You will look at me and you will know that I am better than you. You have no hope. You are the Italian wet dream! It’s not a nightmare,” said the Nigerian.

Confirmed as Adesanya's opponent in the repeat of a clash held in 2018, Vettori did not accept the champion's provocations silently. After being beaten in a split decision, the Italian guarantees that the new fight will have a different ending.

“I don’t like you, man. He laughs, but he'll see. I'm going to settle the score once and for all and I'm going to show the world who the best middleweight is. I'm your nightmare, friend. (…) How many times did you say you wouldn't see me again? How many times have I proven you wrong? You say I'm not able to see you? He shows that I'm right and I love that he thinks so. Yes, you're right. I'm only going to wrestle with you. I'll grab a leg, take you down and finish you off. That’s what I’m going to do”, revealed the Italian.

This weekend, Adesanya will attempt his third title defense. Champion since 2019, the athlete was successful in maintaining the throne in front of Yoel romero e Paulo borrachinha.

In Ultimate since 2016, Marvin will receive his first opportunity to fight for a title in the organization. The athlete got his passport stamped to face the Nigerian after five positive results in a row. His last setback came in 2018, against Adesanya himself.

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