John Vake, the Glossary
John 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.[1]
Table of Contents
26 relations: Auckland, Birmingham, Chiang Mai, Commonwealth Games, Dunedin, England, Gold Coast, Queensland, Guangzhou, Gwynneville, New South Wales, Harbin, Israel Adesanya, J. J. Ambrose, Jun Yong Park, Kelston Boys' High School, Melbourne, Mixed martial arts, Muhammad Sharif Tahir, New Zealand, Perth, Taipei, Tonga, Tongan New Zealanders, Whānau Ora, Wrestling, Yiwu, 2022 Commonwealth Games.
- Commonwealth Games competitors for Tonga
- New Zealand male mixed martial artists
- Oceanian sport wrestler stubs
- People educated at Kelston Boys' High School
- Tongan wrestlers
- Wrestlers at the 2022 Commonwealth Games
Auckland
Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau) is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of about It is located in the greater Auckland Region, the area governed by Auckland Council, which includes outlying rural areas and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, and which has a total population of as of It is the most populous city of New Zealand and the fifth largest city in Oceania.
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the metropolitan county of West Midlands in England.
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand, the capital of Chiang Mai province and the second largest city in Thailand.
Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games is a quadrennial international multi-sport event among athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations, which consists mostly, but not exclusively, of territories of the former British Empire.
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Dunedin
Dunedin (Ōtepoti) is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand (after Christchurch), and the principal city of the Otago region.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.
Gold Coast, Queensland
The Gold Coast, also known by its initials, GC, is a coastal city and region in the state of Queensland, Australia, located approximately south-southeast of the centre of the state capital, Brisbane.
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Guangzhou
Guangzhou, previously romanized as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in southern China.
Gwynneville, New South Wales
Gwynneville is an inner city suburb of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia located approximately 2 km north-west of the city centre.
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Harbin
Harbin is a sub-provincial city and the provincial capital of Heilongjiang province, People's Republic of China.
Israel Adesanya
Israel Mobolaji Temitayo Odunayo Oluwafemi Owolabi Adesanya (born 22 July 1989) is a New Zealand professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and former boxer. John Vake and Israel Adesanya are New Zealand male mixed martial artists.
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J. J. Ambrose
J.J. Ambrose (born February 6, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in One Fighting Championship. John Vake and J. J. Ambrose are mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling.
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Jun Yong Park
Park Jun-yong (born 27 February 1991) is a South Korean mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Kelston Boys' High School
Kelston Boys' High School ("KBHS") (Te Kura Tuaruā o ngā Tamatane o Kerehana) is an all-boys state secondary school in Kelston, a suburb in the Waitakere region of Auckland, New Zealand.
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Melbourne
Melbourne (Boonwurrung/Narrm or Naarm) is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-most populous city in Australia, after Sydney.
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world.
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Muhammad Sharif Tahir
Muhammad Sharif Tahir (born 12 June 2002) is a Pakistani wrestler. John Vake and Muhammad Sharif Tahir are wrestlers at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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New Zealand
New Zealand (Aotearoa) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
Perth
Perth (Boorloo) is the capital city of Western Australia.
Taipei
Taipei, officially Taipei City, is the capital and a special municipality of Taiwan.
Tonga
Tonga, officially the Kingdom of Tonga (Puleʻanga Fakatuʻi ʻo Tonga), is an island country in Polynesia, part of Oceania.
Tongan New Zealanders
Tongan New Zealanders are Tongan immigrants in New Zealand, their descendants, and New Zealanders of Tongan ethnic descent.
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Whānau Ora
Whānau Ora (Māori for "healthy families") is a major contemporary indigenous health initiative in New Zealand, driven by Māori cultural values.
Wrestling
Wrestling is a martial art and combat sport that involves grappling with an opponent and striving to obtain a position of advantage through different throws or techniques, within a given ruleset.
Yiwu
Yiwu is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Jinhua in Central Zhejiang Province, East China.
2022 Commonwealth Games
The 2022 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Birmingham 2022, were an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth of Nations that took place in Birmingham, England between 28 July and 8 August 2022.
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See also
Commonwealth Games competitors for Tonga
- Ana Siulolo Liku
- Charissa Panuve
- Finau Ohuafi
- Homelo Vi
- Irene Prescott
- John Vake
- Maamaloa Lolohea
- Magan Maka
- Peauope Suli
- Penisimani Siolaa
- Sanitesi Latu
- Sione Tupou
- Sione Vaveni Taliaʻuli
- Siueni Filimone
- Talatala Po'oi
- Toluta'u Koula (sprinter)
- Tualau Fale
- Wilford Vea
- ʻAta Maama Tuutafaiva
New Zealand male mixed martial artists
- Antz Nansen
- Brad Riddell
- Carlos Ulberg
- Dan Hooker
- Doug Viney
- Dylan Andrews
- Eugene Bareman
- Israel Adesanya
- James Raideen
- James Te Huna
- Jason Suttie
- Jim York (fighter)
- John Vake
- Junior Tafa
- Justin Tafa
- Kai Kara-France
- Luke Jumeau
- Mark Hunt
- Ray Sefo
- Reuben de Jong
- Rony Sefo
- Shane Young
Oceanian sport wrestler stubs
- Ana Moceyawa
- Arthur Sneddon
- Barry Oldridge
- Brent Hollamby
- Craig Miller (wrestler)
- David Aspin
- Doug Mudgway
- Eric Matthews (wrestler)
- Faafetai Iutana
- Fred Solovi
- Fred Thomas (wrestler)
- Gary Knight (rugby union)
- Gordon Mackay (wrestler)
- Graeme Hawkins
- Grant Parker (wrestler)
- Harcourt Godfrey
- Joe Genet
- John Armitt (wrestler)
- John Vake
- Jotham Pellew
- Ken Reinsfield
- Leo Nolan (wrestler)
- Martin Liddle
- Murray Avery
- Rasoul Amani
- Rckaela Aquino
- Reuben Tucker
- Roy Meehan
- Sam Belkin
- Shane Stannett
- Steve Reinsfield
- Suraj Singh (wrestler)
- Tayla Ford
- Tony Greig (wrestler)
- Torsten Anderson
- Uati Iutana
- Vernon Thomas (wrestler)
- Vincent Pangelinan
- Warren Nisbet
- Zane Coleman
People educated at Kelston Boys' High School
- Alastair Riddell
- Boris Stankovich
- Brad Hepi
- Cardiff Vaega
- Chris Penk
- DJ Forbes
- Danny Hay
- Danny Tusitala
- David Fusitu'a
- Epalahame Lauaki
- Falanisi Manukia
- Gerard Cowley-Tuioti
- Graeme Cameron
- Ian Scott (artist)
- Jack Elder (politician)
- James Gavet
- John Vake
- Jone Naikabula
- Leon Fukofuka
- Lolagi Visinia
- Malgene Ilaua
- Matt Vaega
- Michael Erceg
- Mils Muliaina
- Mose Tuiali'i
- Nathaniel Apa
- Paea Faʻanunu
- Patrick Ah Van
- Pita Ahki
- Shalom Suniula
- Sione Lauaki
- Stephen Shennan (rugby union)
- Steven Bates
- Steven Vile
- Suaia Matagi
- Tayler Adams
- Trevor Leota
- Troy Nathan
- Tuimoala Lolohea
- Va'aiga Tuigamala
- Willie Los'e
Tongan wrestlers
- John Vake
- Kitione Lave
Wrestlers at the 2022 Commonwealth Games
- Alex Moore (wrestler)
- Ali Asad (wrestler)
- Amar Dhesi
- Amas Daniel
- Ana Godinez
- Anshu Malik
- Bajrang Punia
- Berthe Etane Ngolle
- Blessing Oborududu
- Darthe Capellan
- Deepak Nehra
- Deepak Punia (wrestler)
- Divya Kakran
- Ebikewenimo Welson
- Ekerekeme Agiomor
- Esther Kolawole
- George Ramm
- Georgina Nelthorpe
- Hannah Rueben
- Hannah Taylor
- Inayat Ullah (wrestler)
- Jasmit Phulka
- John Vake
- Justina Di Stasio
- Linda Morais
- Madison Parks
- Mandhir Kooner
- Mercy Genesis
- Mohit Grewal
- Muhammad Inam
- Muhammad Sharif Tahir
- Naveen Malik
- Nethmi Poruthotage
- Nishan Randhawa
- Odunayo Adekuoroye
- Ogbonna John
- Pooja Gehlot
- Pooja Sihag
- Ravi Kumar Dahiya
- Romio Goliath
- Sakshi Malik
- Samantha Stewart
- Suraj Singh (wrestler)
- Tayla Ford
- Vinesh Phogat
- Zaman Anwar