Marvin Vettori vs Jared Cannonier: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier face off in a middleweight bout at UFC Fight Night on June 17, 2023. The fight takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the main event of UFC on ESPN 47, otherwise known as UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier. This is a high-stakes fight for both fighters who have unsuccessfully challenged Israel Adesanya for the middleweight championship in the near past. The fight is expected to be close as both fighters are well-rounded and can win by knockout, submission, or decision.

MMA: UFC Middleweight

Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas

Where to watch: ESPN/ESPN+

Date: 18.06.2023. 07.40

Marvin Vettori is currently ranked number three in the UFC middleweight rankings. The 29-year-old nicknamed “The Italian Dream” is arguably the greatest Italian mixed martial artist of all time. Starting early in his teens to train in kickboxing, he made his pro debut in 2012 and quickly rose through the ranks of the European MMA scene, winning the Venator FC Welterweight Championship in 2015. Vettori made his UFC debut in 2016 and, in 2018, lost to Adesanya via split decision in a non-title fight as Adesanya was yet to win the 185 pounds crown. He lost a championship fight against Adesanya in a 2021 rematch by unanimous decision. Vettori is known for his well-rounded skillset, which includes a strong, striking game and a solid ground game. He is also a very durable fighter, having never been knocked out in his professional career. Vettori is 2-1 in his last three, with a 2022 loss to Robert Whittaker sandwiched between wins over Paulo Costa and Roman Dolidze. His last fight was three round decision win over Dolidze on March 18, 2023.

• Age: 29
• Height: 6’ 0”
• Reach: 74”
• Record: 19-6, 1(Draw)

American fighter Jared Cannonier is known for his powerful striking and knockout ability.
Cannonier is one of the most dangerous middleweight fighters in the UFC. The number four ranked middleweight is 3-2 in his last five fights, with the two losses coming against Champion Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker, the number two ranked UFC middleweight. “The Killa Gorilla” debuted in the UFC in 2015 at Heavyweight. At 39, the former AFC Heavyweight Champion is ranked number four in the UFC middleweight division and comes into this fight off a split decision win over Sean Strickland last December.

• Age: 39
• Height: 5’ 11”
• Reach: 77.5”
• Record: 16-6

Marvin Vettori is the slight favorite going into the match. Vettori to win is priced at 1.80 odds on Bet365, with Jared Cannonier available for 2.00. On Coinplay, Fight to go the distance is 1.65, with 2.15 the price for a No to that. 1XBET lists Vettori by decision at 1.53 and Cannonier by KO/TKO for 1.34 odds.