The ability to react during a fight is a valuable skill that requires both physical and mental preparation. Whether inside or outside the professional combat sports arena, the thrill and risk of a physical altercation remain the same. A recent brawl that broke out at a major DAZN event in Milan, Italy has taken the internet by storm. Attendees at the event, who were hoping for a night of entertainment, were instead thrown into a real-life fighting experience. The incident, which occurred on March 24th, has since gone viral online, with many expressing shock and dismay at the chaos that ensued.
After watching the video, fans did not hold back from slamming an Italian UFC fighter involved in the brawl. The UFC fighter did something which could be considered unethical in combat sports. And is not well received by people worldwide.
A feisty brawl between a boxer and UFC fighter
Al Zullino took to Twitter to post the video of the brawl breaking out at the DAZN event. An Italian rapper, Tony Effe, started a brawl with a fellow rapper and a professional boxer named Ion. Things could’ve gotten south for Effe, but luckily he is friends with a UFC fighter.
Tony’s dear friend and UFC middleweight, Marvin Vettori, intervened to save his friend. And managed to knock Ion down. But, the way he knocked him down would be considered unethical and against the rules if it occurred inside an octagon. Vettori landed a punch from behind Ion, which eventually stunned the boxer for a bit.
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
After this, the guards were able to separate them from each other. And the situation at the event got much calmer than before. But, what prevailed in the brawl was not something the fans were expecting and was out of the blue for the people present there. Another public brawl enraged the fans not that long ago.
This Brawl has not left a good imprint on Vettori’s image, and the fans can vouch for that.
Fans react to Marvin Vettori
AppleManMMA joked about Vettori and said he never showed that kind of power inside the cage.
Never shown that kind of power in the cage
— AppleManMMA🍏 (@AppleManMMA_) March 25, 2023
Jakob wants to know if this knockdown was the first ever in Marvin Vettori’s career.
Marvin’s first career knockdown?? https://t.co/0x2hVEsKad
— Jakob🧞♂️🐉☀️ (@JAKEYMMA) March 25, 2023
Zane Simon wants to know where is the form Vettori showed when he fought Roman Dolidze.
No kidding, where’s the form he showed against Dolidze? https://t.co/vs0poMWV6F
— Zane Simon (@TheZaneSimon) March 25, 2023
Swole Body Barney believes that it was not a knockdown and just a slip.
https://twitter.com/SwoleBodyBarney/status/1639539721646014466?s=20
Walkie doesn’t think that the punch is that bad.
Doesn’t look that bad tbh
— walkie (@JRW_Fitness) March 25, 2023
What are your thoughts on this public Brawl? And do you think Vettori’s punch from behind is justified?