Tragedy struck for the top-ranked UFC middleweight, Marvin Vettori, as his brother Patrick Vettori passed away tragically due to a house fire in his home in Italy.
Italian news reports that the fire was most likely caused by a pan left on the stove that had been turned on, and leaving to fall asleep on a nearby couch.

After a horrific family tragedy, the MMA community should support Marvin Vettori in this dark time.
Marvin Vettori is a man who has traveled the world in pursuit of being the best fighter he can possibly be in the UFC ring. Now that he is back home, he has lost a dear loved one. It’s only right that the MMA community is known for its crude and edgy humor. To support the Italian MMA star and give their condolences for a lost loved one. One of the most horrific tragedies anyone can suffer is the loss of a sibling.