We all know Fau Vake, who was tragically killed on the streets of Tāmaki Makaurau over a year ago. He was an elite fighter, who was part of the City Kickboxing gym and a close friend of Kai Kara-France.
His two brothers, John and James Vake, travelled to Perth to fight in the Eternal 68 mixed martial arts competition at the weekend.
Kai spoke to them before they left about the Commonwealth Games (where John represented Tonga in wrestling), their fight and their beloved brother Fau.
Both say the death of their brother has been difficult to handle and that they are still coming to terms with their loss.