Video / @fauvakeFau Vake shares a video of himself on social media after a fight at age 19. Video / @fauvakeThe top mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who was critically injured in an alleged assault in central Auckland has died. "At this tragic time, the Vake family and City Kickboxing ask for time to grieve and reflect on the loss of Fau, a father, a son and a much loved brother to us all. Some of MMA, kickboxing and boxing's biggest names had also come together to support Vake - including MMA champ Israel Adesanya, professional boxer Junior Fa and MMA athlete Mark Hunt. Bareman said earlier that the Vake family was very much a part of their gym, as he was one of four brothers involved in MMA and linked to the gym.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 22, 2021 22:30 UTC