Marvin Vettori is having his “Italian Dream” in the UFC, having spent nine years fighting for the promotion as of 2025. He debuted with a win over Alberto Uda in 2016 and has gone on to become a fixture of the sport, racking up 16 fights over that time. As he prepares to fight at UFC 318, here is everything you need to know about Marvin “The Italian Dream” Vettori.

Marvin Vettori was born on September 20, 1993, making him 31 years old as of July 2025. He was born in Trento, Italy, where he first trained in martial arts before moving to London in 2012 to continue his training.