Twitter reacts to Robert Whittaker’s win over bloodied Marvin Vettori at UFC Fight Night 209

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September 3, 2022 5:47 pm ET

Robert Whittaker once again showed where he stands among the middleweight elite Saturday when he beat Marvin Vettori in the UFC Fight Night 209 co-main event.

Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC), a former UFC champion, earned a unanimous decision victory over fellow contender Vettori (18-6-1 MMA, 8-4-1 UFC) in the 185-pound matchup, which took place at Accor Arena in Paris.

Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Whittaker’s victory over Vettori at UFC Fight Night 209.

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Teddy Atlas

UFC, Whittaker – Vettori, Whittaker so fundamentally solid. I’m favoring him but as usual these matchups r so tough. Fasten seatbelts #UFCParis

— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) September 3, 2022

Israel Adesanya

They grow up so fast 🥹

— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) September 3, 2022

Phil Murphy

Vettori’s left hand is drifting down. Right high kick might be there for Whittaker. #UFCParis

— Phil Murphy (@Phil_Sports) September 3, 2022

Luke Thomas

Great first round. Whittaker seemingly getting the better of it, but not by a lot. Vettori failed on a takedown, but he’s scored a big knee and some left straights to keep Whittaker honest.

— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) September 3, 2022

Mike Jackson

Hope that little dip to the right doesn’t cost Bobby Knuckles… #UFCParis

— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) September 3, 2022

Smoogy

Whittaker’s style is always aesthetically pleasing because he uses his lead hand like a boxer and his rear hand/leg like a karateka. His only weakness is Dutch and/or Oceanic style Thai fighting

— smoogy (@smoogymma) September 3, 2022

Henry Cejudo

Marvin has to take the space from Whitaker if he wants success. Stay in the the pocket

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) September 3, 2022

Belal Muhammad

Whittaker catching rhythm now

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) September 3, 2022