UFC fighter Marvin Vettori has shared a touching tribute to his brother, Patrick, who has sadly passed away in a house fire.
Vettori, ranked 10th in the UFC middleweight division, announced the heartbreaking news of his brother`s death alongside several photos of them together.
In his tribute, Marvin wrote about his brother, saying, “You were and always will be number 1, my little brother! You have left us with a void that can never be filled. I will love you until my last breath.”
He continued, “I don’t think I’ll be the same after today, because you have always been my strength, even if I didn`t always tell you.”
“You were the brighter and more intelligent one of us two, and you were building a wonderful future for yourself. I can’t believe this has happened.”
Marvin expressed his hope, “It is said that Jesus calls the most beautiful souls back to Heaven early to be with him, and I hope that you are there now, watching over us with the goodness that always defined you.”
“I love you, my brother. Life will be hard to continue without you, but it comforts me to know that one day I will be buried next to you.”
According to Italian news source TgCom24, the fire occurred in Patrick`s apartment in Mezzocorona, in the Trento province.
Police and firefighters responded to the scene, but Patrick had already died due to smoke inhalation.
Patrick Vettori was 30 years old.
Marvin Vettori, a prominent European UFC fighter, has a professional record of 19 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw.
He competed for the middleweight title in 2021 but was defeated by Israel Adesanya.
Vettori, who trains both in Italy and the United States, has lost his most recent two fights.
