UFC fighter Marvin Vettori and his family are experiencing a terrible loss.
On Tuesday, Vettori, a UFC middleweight, announced the passing of his 29-year-old brother, Patrick. Reports indicate Patrick died in an accidental house fire.
Vettori shared a heartfelt message about his brother on social media.
“You were always my number one brother,” Vettori wrote.
“You`ve left a hole in my life that can never be filled, and I will always love you.”
“I don`t think I will ever be the same. You were always my strength, even if I didn`t always say it.”
“You were the smarter one, and you were creating a great future. I can`t believe this has happened.”
“People say good people go to heaven. I hope you are there with Jesus, watching over us with your kindness.”
“I love you, brother. It will be hard without you, but I`m comforted knowing we will be together again someday.”
“Love you.”
Many people from the MMA world, like Megan Olivi and Clay Guida, have sent their support to Vettori.
Marvin Vettori is a top UFC middleweight fighter, previously challenging for the title. He recently lost a fight to Roman Dolidze.