Vake was a father to a 3-year-old and, per all his gym mates, a very talented mixed martial artist. He was involved in a brawl in Auckland earlier this year that left him severely injured. Vake succumbed to the injuries he received during the assault.
As reported by stuff.co.nz, one person suspected of being involved in the assault has accepted his role in the tragic event. However, another man has denied being involved in the attack on Vake.
The four men charged with the assault appeared in the High Court in Auckland. Dan Hooker and other teammates, family and friends were also present in the public gallery. They wore Fau Vake t-shirts to show their solidarity and support.
‘The Hangman’ took to social media after the hearing to express his thoughts about how the justice system of New Zealand has failed to provide justice to Vake. Dan Hooker wrote-
Like Dan Hooker, Israel Adesanya was unhappy about the charged assaulters walking free
Another City Kickboxing Fighter, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, expressed his feelings about Fau Vake’s passing by dedicating his win over Marvin Vettori at UFC 263 to Vake. In his post-fight octagon interview, Adesanya said-
Clearly, ‘The Last Stylebender’ was heartbroken that the people charged with assaulting and killing Fau Vake are not being adequately punished.
Also read: Israel Adesanya shares how fans can help Fau Vake’s family after his tragic death
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