“Finally a knockdown” – Marvin Vettori lands hammer punch in brawl between Italian Rapper Tony Effe and Ion week after UFC win

Former UFC title challenger Marvin Vettori has been featured in the headlines for his brawl at a boxing event. Vettori was attending a DAZN event in Europe with Italian rapper Tony Effe. However, Effe started a brawl with pro-boxer Ion at the event. Vettori intervened in the brawl and landed hammer fists that knocked Ion down.

Tony Effe and Marvin Vettori are good friends. Ion’s real name is Omar Nguale Ilunga. Ion is a pro boxer with a 23-2-1 record. It would not go well for Effe if Vettori did not intervene. Effe is a rapper with no fighting experience, and Ion is an experienced boxer. Fortunately for Effe, Vettori handled the situation by knocking Ion down.

Marvin Vettori fought last week in London at UFC 286, defeating Roman Dolidze unanimously. In the fight, Vettori showcased the improved striking that enabled him to win rounds two and three to win the fight. He is 29 years old and can continue the momentum and challenge for the Middleweight belt.

Last night during a DAZN Boxing event in Milan, Italy, Italian rapper Tony Effe started a brawl with Italian rapper and pro boxer Ion.

Tony's good friend and UFC middleweight Marvin Vettori stepped in and hammer punched Ion knocking him down.

Definitely not a good look for him. pic.twitter.com/CjuPb0DDx6

— Al Zullino (@phre) March 25, 2023

Previously at UFC 263, Vettori lost a unanimous decision to Israel Adesanya for the Middleweight championship. He quickly bounced back with a victory over Paulo Costa but lost to Robert Whittaker in the next fight. The victory over Dolidze can help Vettori get back into title contention.

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Fans react hilariously to Marvin Vettori landing a knockdown in a Brawl

Marvin Vettori knocked down pro boxer Ion in a brawl at a boxing event. Fans quickly pointed out that it was Vettori’s first career knockdown after never landing a knockdown in his UFC career. Check out some of the fan reactions:

Finally a knockdown https://t.co/F6C53MsIMq

— Heel Hook (@invheelhook) March 25, 2023

First finish since 2020. Riding a two fight win streak now. Will be calling for belt next.

— †????_???_????† (@Aaron__1988) March 25, 2023

Never shown that kind of power in the cage

— AppleManMMA? (@AppleManMMA_) March 25, 2023

"NOT a good look ". ? "oof" ?
*Looks like he pulled up and his boy was in a scuffle
*He sees someone with an official STAFF shirt is also chasing and swinging on this guy.
It's possible the latter detail is what justified it in his mind as a good reason to step in, no?

— Lebasaed Khum (@DougTheMason) March 25, 2023

First of all that’s a slip not a knock down

— swole body barney (@SwoleBodyBarney) March 25, 2023

BREAKING NEWS
Fighter gets in a fight.

— MMAnewsnetwork?? (@Mmanewsnetwork2) March 25, 2023

Marvin really throwing the worst punches ?

— lordfarqaud (@obi1inatree) March 25, 2023

Vettori’s first knockdown in his career ?

— Snazey????? (@Snazey_) March 25, 2023

finally a vettori finish ??

— Khamzat Burner ?? (@burner_khamzat) March 25, 2023

First solid strikes Vettori has landed in years.

— Donz (@_Donz__) March 25, 2023

Marvin knocked someone down with a punch? That’s the real news.

— Coldnachos (@DannyHargett) March 25, 2023

Marvin Vettori will return to the Octagon later this year. He did not suffer any serious injuries at UFC 286. He will look to fight another contender in the Middleweight division to challenge once again for the Middleweight belt.

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