A profound tragedy has struck Marvin Vettori and his family.
The UFC middleweight fighter announced the heartbreaking loss of his 29-year-old brother, Patrick, on Tuesday. Reports from Italian MMA journalist Al Zullino indicate that Patrick passed away due to an accidental fire in his home.
Vettori`s emotional message, originally in Italian and translated by Zullino, reads:
“You were and will always be my number one, my dear little brother.
Your absence creates a void that can never be filled, and my love for you will last until my final day.
I don`t believe I will ever be the same after this. Perhaps I didn`t express it enough, but you were always my source of strength.
You were the more intelligent and insightful one between us. You were building a wonderful future, and I am struggling to accept this reality.
They say that Jesus calls the most beautiful souls to heaven, and I truly hope you are with Him, watching over us with your characteristic kindness.
I love you deeply, my brother. While life without you will be incredibly difficult, I find solace in knowing that one day I will be laid to rest beside you.
I love you.”
Many within the MMA community, including Megan Olivi, Manel Kape, Clay Guida, and Austin Vanderford, have offered their condolences on Marvin`s post.
Marvin Vettori, 31, is a prominent UFC middleweight contender, consistently ranked in the top 10. His recent fight was a rematch against Roman Dolidze, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss, bringing his UFC record to 9 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw.
