About John Vake
Born 1991. John Vake is a New Zealand mixed martial arts fighter.
John Taufa Vake (born 15 June 1991) is a Tongan New Zealander pro-mixed martial arts fighter and wrestler, who has represented Tonga at the Commonwealth Games.
Background Vake was born in Auckland, New Zealand and educated at Kelston Boys' High School. He took up wrestling after failing to get into the school rugby team. He also runs a Whānau Ora-funded program for Kelston Boys' High School students.
In 2022 he was selected for the Tongan team for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. He was defeated in the first round by Muhammad Sharif Tahir.
Mixed martial arts record Loss
Alfred Stoddart Decision (unanimous) Shuriken Fight Series 19
Auckland, New Zealand Loss
Lachlan Stitt Submission (rear-naked choke) Eternal MMA 86
Gold Coast, Australia Win
James Craughwell TKO (punches) Shuriken Fight Series 17
Auckland, New Zealand Loss
J.J. Ambrose Decision (split) Shuriken Fight Series 15
Auckland, New Zealand Win
Daniel Kerr TKO (punches) XFC 64
Dunedin, New Zealand Loss
Aldin Bates Decision (split) Eternal MMA 73
Perth, Australia Win
Andrew Mills Decision (unanimous) Eternal MMA 68
Perth, Australia Loss
Saeid Fatahifar KO (punches) Wollongong Wars 7
Gwynneville, Australia Loss
Park Jun-yong TKO (punches) HEX Fight Series 13
Melbourne, Australia Win
Stephen Walton Submission (arm-triangle choke) HEX Fight Series 12
Melbourne, Australia Loss
Kitt Campbell Decision (unanimous) HEX Fight Series 10
Perth, Australia Win
Liu Huanan Submission (guillotine choke) Chin Woo Men: 2016-2017 Season, Stage 6
Guangzhou, China Win
Sergey Lesnikov Decision (unanimous) World Kings Glory MMA
Harbin, China Win
Zhang Mingyang KO (punches) Kunlun Fight: Cage Fight Series 6
Yiwu, China Loss
B.J. Bland Decided (split) Shuriken MMA: Island Wars
Auckland, New Zealand Win
Beau Rawiri Decision (unanimous) Fair Pay Fighting 1
Auckland, New Zealand Win
Brogan Anderson Decision (unanimous) Hammerhead MMA Fight Night 16
Dunedin, New Zealand Win
Naruaedon Keewkaew TKO (punches) Chiang Mai FC 4
Chiang Mai, Thailand Win
Oh Jae-sung Decision (unanimous) PRO Fighting 9
Taipei, Taiwan Loss
Israel Adesanya TKO (punches) Shuriken MMA: Best of the Best
Auckland, New Zealand Win
Maikara Potae Submission (guillotine choke) Farquhar Fight Night
Auckland, New Zealand Loss
Julian Matenga Decision (unanimous) Combined Combat Inc.: Rising Stars
Auckland, New Zealand Win
Eva Almente Submission (rear-naked choke) Autorea MMA Expo
Auckland, New Zealand Win
Brent Tumoana Shadbolt Decision (unanimous) Supremacy FC 9
Auckland, New Zealand
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Vake?
Tongan MMA fighter and wrestler
When was John Vake born?
John Vake was born on 15 June 1991 in Auckland.
What is John Vake's occupation?
John Vake is a mixed martial arts fighter.
What nationality is John Vake?
John Vake is New Zealand.
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