MARVIN VETTORI | Il sogno italiano nella UFC! | Passa dal BSMT _ S04E80 | Passa dal BSMT

This episode of the "Passa dal BSMT" podcast features an interview with Italian UFC fighter Marvin Vettori, recorded before a family tragedy. The host, Gianluca Gazzoli, explores Vettori's journey from a small town in Italy to the UFC, his experiences with American media, and the challenges he faced along the way. Vettori discusses the realities of being a fighter, including the physical toll, the mental game, and the financial struggles, as well as his training regimen, diet, and relationships with opponents. He shares personal anecdotes about his early days in London, his initial struggles in America, and his dream of becoming a UFC champion, providing insights into the life of a professional MMA fighter.

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MARVIN VETTORI | Il sogno italiano nella UFC! | Passa dal BSMT _ S04E80

Passa dal BSMT

Podcast Introduction

Introduction to Marvin Vettori and His Background

UFC Season, Italian Popularity, and Returning to Italy

Training in Italy, Popularity, and the Italian Dream

Defining MMA, Early Training, and Friends' Reactions

First Punch, Parental Reaction, and Violence in Sport

Broken Ears, School Life, and London Move

Security Guard in London and Early Fighting Career

Venator, UFC Signing, and Initial Earnings

UFC Contracts, Controversies, and Italian Identity

Moving to the United States and Gym Standards

UFC Arenas, Training Days, and Diet

Weight Cutting, Fear, and Pre-Match Tension

Pre-Match Rituals, Fear Management, and Overcoming Defeats

Respect in America, Encounters, and the Adesanya Fights

Manager's Role, Tyson vs. Paul, and Fighting Age

Boxing vs. MMA, McGregor, and Stereotypes

Civility, Opponent Relationships, and Khabib Incident

Future Dreams, Parental Support, and Missing Italy

Love Life, Fan Questions, and Podcast Conclusion

MARVIN VETTORI | Il sogno italiano nella UFC! | Passa dal BSMT _ S04E80

Passa dal BSMT

00:00Podcast Introduction

Podcast Introduction

01:04Introduction to Marvin Vettori and His Background

Introduction to Marvin Vettori and His Background

07:30UFC Season, Italian Popularity, and Returning to Italy

UFC Season, Italian Popularity, and Returning to Italy

12:32Training in Italy, Popularity, and the Italian Dream

Training in Italy, Popularity, and the Italian Dream

17:26Defining MMA, Early Training, and Friends' Reactions

Defining MMA, Early Training, and Friends' Reactions

22:06First Punch, Parental Reaction, and Violence in Sport

First Punch, Parental Reaction, and Violence in Sport

27:30Broken Ears, School Life, and London Move

Broken Ears, School Life, and London Move

32:31Security Guard in London and Early Fighting Career

Security Guard in London and Early Fighting Career

37:54Venator, UFC Signing, and Initial Earnings

Venator, UFC Signing, and Initial Earnings

42:34UFC Contracts, Controversies, and Italian Identity

UFC Contracts, Controversies, and Italian Identity

47:25Moving to the United States and Gym Standards

Moving to the United States and Gym Standards

52:25UFC Arenas, Training Days, and Diet

UFC Arenas, Training Days, and Diet

57:59Weight Cutting, Fear, and Pre-Match Tension

Weight Cutting, Fear, and Pre-Match Tension

1:02:16Pre-Match Rituals, Fear Management, and Overcoming Defeats

Pre-Match Rituals, Fear Management, and Overcoming Defeats

1:07:39Respect in America, Encounters, and the Adesanya Fights

Respect in America, Encounters, and the Adesanya Fights

1:12:28Manager's Role, Tyson vs. Paul, and Fighting Age

Manager's Role, Tyson vs. Paul, and Fighting Age

1:17:20Boxing vs. MMA, McGregor, and Stereotypes

Boxing vs. MMA, McGregor, and Stereotypes

1:22:29Civility, Opponent Relationships, and Khabib Incident

Civility, Opponent Relationships, and Khabib Incident

1:27:29Future Dreams, Parental Support, and Missing Italy

Future Dreams, Parental Support, and Missing Italy

1:32:04Love Life, Fan Questions, and Podcast Conclusion

Love Life, Fan Questions, and Podcast Conclusion