Yahoo Movies Twitter reacts to Marvin Vettori’s win over Paulo Costa in classic at UFC Fight Night 196
After a fight week filled with drama, Marvin Vettori delivered when it mattered most to defeat Paulo Costa in the UFC Fight Night 196 main event.
Vettori (18-5-1 MMA, 8-3-1 UFC) got back in the win column following his tittle-fight loss to Israel Adesanya in June when he beat Costa (13-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) by METHOD in the headliner at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
The Italian’s win is particularly meaningful given the fight week shenanigans where Costa forced the fight to be moved from middleweight to light heavyweight just days out due to poor weight management. Nevertheless, Vettori overcame it to get his hand raised.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Vettori’s victory over Costa at UFC Fight Night 196.
MMA Junkie
It's time! Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) and @MarvinVettori are moments away from colliding in the #UFCVegas41 light heavyweight headliner.
Full play-by-play: https://t.co/mRsx36VqKS pic.twitter.com/BIpwdTqIQs
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) October 23, 2021
Nick Kalikas
#UFCFightNight Closing Betting Odds via @CircaSports
Paulo Costa +155
Marvin Vettori -175#UFCVegas41 | @ESPNPlus | #espnplus | @UFC 💰— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) October 23, 2021
UFC
Man on a mission. @MarvinVettori#UFCVegas41 pic.twitter.com/o5xl2YKKY5
— UFC (@ufc) October 23, 2021
UFC
The always dangerous @BorrachinhaMMA making that walk. #UFCVegas41 pic.twitter.com/GNXlGO2Eow
— UFC (@ufc) October 23, 2021
UFC
Tension off the jump 👀#UFCVegas41 live on #ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/la7Kcg7NFc
— UFC (@ufc) October 23, 2021
Derek Brunson
185 Marvin Vettori just took a fight with a top LHW on days notice . No one can ever question his heart . We will see shortly if it was a smart or not so smart dec! #UFCVegas41
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) October 23, 2021
Dan Hardy
I think he’s lost his mind.
We won’t see him again if he loses here.
Looks like he’s struggling with the pressure.
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) October 23, 2021
Kevin Iole
Costa opens with a couple of kicks
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) October 23, 2021
Olivier Aubin-Mercier
Ahahah this is so good
— Olivier Aubin-Mercier (@oliaubin) October 23, 2021
Dan Tom
Almost looks like a two weight class difference in there… jeeez
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) October 23, 2021
Dan Hardy
Vettori looks shaken
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) October 23, 2021
Belal Muhammad
Costas gassed
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 23, 2021
Aaron Bronsteter
Costa not fighting like Costa so far. Getting pushed backwards, looks unbalanced.
— Aaron Br🎃nsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 23, 2021
Aljamain Sterling
This isn’t even the same weight class!! Ridiculous! I’m feeling like Costa’s tank might not hold up outside of 1 RD.
185, then 195, then 205?! Something isn’t right. #UFCVegas41— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 23, 2021
Bryce Mitchell
https://twitter.com/ThugnastyMMA/status/1452042033850425350
UFC
The Italian Dream turning up the pace in round 1#UFCVegas41 @MarvinVettori pic.twitter.com/xFck9C0GU6
— UFC (@ufc) October 23, 2021
Mike Perry
Vittori did the road work
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) October 23, 2021
John Makdessi
This is a high intensity fight. #UFCVegas41
— John Wayne Makdessi (@JohnMakdessi) October 23, 2021
Ian Parker
10-9 Vettori …Vettori’s pace and volume will be what gets him the win here #UFCVegas41
— Ian Parker (@IanParkerMMA) October 23, 2021
Nick Kalikas
#UFCFightNight In-Game Wagering Odds After RD1
Paulo Costa +465
Marvin Vettori -705#UFCVegas41 | @ESPNPlus | #espnplus | @UFC 💰— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) October 23, 2021
Belal Muhammad
Paulo looks so slow and so out of distance
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 23, 2021
UFC
AS ADVERTISED. This fight is delivering! #UFCVegas41 pic.twitter.com/nKQqDh5V5c
— UFC (@ufc) October 23, 2021
Tommy Toe Hold
How in the hell is Vettori still semi-okay? That just doesn't make sense.
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) October 23, 2021
Andreas Hale
Marvin Vettori's chin is made out of the same titanium that they built Tyson Fury's chin with. #ufcvegas41
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) October 23, 2021
Dan Hardy
Wouldn’t surprise me if Costa breaks Vettori’s arm with that kick
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) October 23, 2021
Kevin Iole
Marvin with the takedown
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) October 23, 2021
Bloody Elbow
Vettori with the back take as Costa stands, slips off him and Costa back to his feet and range. Eye poke to body kick from Costa. That was a hard one. Ref steps in. #UFCVegas41
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) October 23, 2021
Bryce Mitchell
Costa tryin to negotiate 2 more eye poke allowances for the fite
— Bryce Mitchell (@ThugnastyMMA) October 23, 2021
Mike Perry
Damn eye poke but costa strong as an ox 🐂
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) October 23, 2021
Andre Fili
Herzog is a great ref. That’s all.
— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) October 23, 2021
Belal Muhammad
Herzog is a great ref. That’s all.
— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) October 23, 2021
Carolina Pearce
The power in Costa’s leg kicks is insane
— Caroline Pearce (@CarolinePearce) October 23, 2021
Joe Ellenberger
Vettori has a chin made of granite. 🤯🤯🤯
— Joe Ellenberger (@JoeEllenberger) October 23, 2021
Scott Fontana
R2 9-9. Gave it to Costa for the more effective heavy strikes but the lost point was costly. #UFCVegas41
— Scott Fontana (@Scott_Fontana) October 23, 2021
Mike Perry
Whatever happens this is a great fight between Costa and Vittori ! #UfcVegas41
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) October 23, 2021
Chris Weidman
🤢 🤮
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) October 23, 2021
Bloody Elbow
Wheel kick to hook from Costa, missed the first, but landed the second. Vettori with a clean 1-2. Lands another left and eats a right. Body kick to right hand from Costa. Hard body kick from Costa, Vettori with multiple jabs. Vettori clinches & puts Costa on the cage. #UFCVegas41
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) October 23, 2021
Mookie Alexander
Costa taking Vettori down is unexpected.
— Mookie Oleksandr (@mookiealexander) October 23, 2021
UFC
Change of pace by Borrachinha as he goes for the takedown! #UFCVegas41 pic.twitter.com/6oRO3t1yz9
— UFC (@ufc) October 23, 2021
Caposa
Horrible guillotine attempt
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) October 23, 2021
Nick Kalikas
#UFCFightNight In-Game Wagering Odds After RD3
Paulo Costa +650
Marvin Vettori -1100#UFCVegas41 | @ESPNPlus | #espnplus | @UFC 💰— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) October 23, 2021
Brett Okamoto
Vettori takes third round. Costa looking fatigued, but still very dangerous. 29-27 Vettori.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) October 23, 2021
Belal Muhammad
Beneil is a great corner
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 23, 2021
Kevin Iole
Vettori is cut by his right eye
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) October 23, 2021
Aljamain Sterling
How are we in the 4th RD?! Wild! Fun fight so far despite the outside factors leading into this. Both guys showing high level skills #UFCVegas41
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 23, 2021
Joe Ellenberger
Costa’s chin made of a cinder block also deserves a shout out 🤯🤯🤯
— Joe Ellenberger (@JoeEllenberger) October 23, 2021
Caposa
What a scrap. Say what you want about Costa, besides the Izzy fight, all bangers
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) October 23, 2021
UFC
These guys are letting it fly in the 4th! #UFCVegas41 pic.twitter.com/AzGJVUI80b
— UFC (@ufc) October 23, 2021
Dan Tom
Costa looked toast in that first… not sure how he’s still here throwing so hard. Crazy.
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) October 23, 2021
Mike Jackson
Two hulk looking guys, punching each other in the face, with solid technique and power. Beautiful violence! #UFCVegas41
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) October 23, 2021
Ed Mulholland
Vettori making Costa pay all night for pulling straight back from exchanges. No angles from Costa at all. #UFCFightNight @ufc
— Ed Mulholland (@muls96) October 23, 2021
Belal Muhammad
Give this fight of the night but costa can’t get his half until he weighs 185
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 23, 2021
Kevin Iole
Vettori takes fourth 10-9. His volume is good and Costa can't match it. I have it 40-35 Vettori at this point.
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) October 23, 2021
Nick Kalikas
#UFCFightNight In-Game Wagering Odds After RD4
Paulo Costa +1250
Marvin Vettori -2250#UFCVegas41 | @ESPNPlus | #espnplus | @UFC 💰— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) October 23, 2021
Aaron Bronsteter
Costa's corner tells him that he could be winning or tied.
Delusional.
— Aaron Br🎃nsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 23, 2021
Dan Hardy
It’s amazing how quick Costs is, even though he looks exhausted
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) October 23, 2021
Kevin Iole
HARD body kick by Costa. WOW
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) October 23, 2021
Mike Perry
Omg ! Couple savages !
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) October 23, 2021
UFC
Borrachinha w/ the body work! #UFCVegas41 pic.twitter.com/xl8GgaytOU
— UFC (@ufc) October 23, 2021
Olivier Aubin-Mercier
Man, Costa is unbelievable !
— Olivier Aubin-Mercier (@oliaubin) October 23, 2021
Mookie Alexander
Costa would be a top-5 LHW without having to try too much.
— Mookie Oleksandr (@mookiealexander) October 23, 2021
UFC
WHAT. A. FIGHT. #UFCVegas41 pic.twitter.com/L1igknszw4
— UFC (@ufc) October 23, 2021
Brett Okamoto
Great fight. I've got Vettori winning. Costa coming on late was surprising. His conditioning proved to be just fine. Official score coming up.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) October 23, 2021
Daniel Rubenstein
That 1 point deduction looms large here. Think it’s still 3-2 Vettori with -1 from Costa, so 48-46 Vettori. #ufcvegas41
— Daniel Rubenstein (@dannyrube) October 23, 2021
Belal Muhammad
Man after this whole week and now this fight Marvin should gain a million new fans
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 23, 2021
Brian Kelleher
Vettori can take shots man
— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) October 23, 2021
Kayla Harrison
Just wild.
— Kayla Harrison (@KaylaH) October 23, 2021
Aljamain Sterling
What a fight! Not happy with how he ended that 5th RD, but Vettori has nothing to hang his head about. That was a great performance from both men. Makes you wonder what this looks like at 185 lb, like it was intended to be. #UFCVegas41
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 23, 2021
MMA Junkie
#UFCVegas41 results: @MarvinVettori def. Paulo Costa via unanimous decision (48-46, 48-46, 48-46)
Full play-by-play: https://t.co/mRsx36VqKS pic.twitter.com/3xPXNr5ZV4
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) October 23, 2021
Kevin Iole
Costa leaving cage pic.twitter.com/Gk6gire2EQ
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) October 23, 2021
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