Marvin Vettori isn’t giving up his dream of being champion following his loss to Robert Whittaker in the UFC Fight Night 209 co-main event this past Saturday.
The Italian middleweight recently released a statement via social media after dropping a clear-cut unanimous decision to the former 185-pound title holder at the Accor Arena in Paris.
“Starting from Mezzocorona and getting to the MMA world summit didn’t happen overnight,” Vettori wrote. “Against all odds and working steadily through these years, many have become passionate and inspired by my journey, where my determination has always prevailed. For this, I thank you from first to last. What you’ve seen so far is not the top of the mountain. We will climb back to conquer higher peaks. It’s a promise.
“This game ain’t for the faint of heart. We got big shoulders, and we don’t quit. There is just one way, and that is forward. I promise everyone I’ll be back better than ever. Hat’s off to Whittaker, good execution and good adjustments. Nothing’s changed, we are gonna be champion one day. I promise you that.”
The 28-year-old Kings MMA representative has lost two of his last three Octagon appearances, but those set backs have come against the best in the middleweight division: Whittaker and reigning champ Israel Adesanya. His UFC tenure also includes notable triumphs over the likes of Paulo Costa, Kevin Holland and Jack Hermansson.
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