Tragic news hit the MMA community on Wednesday when it was revealed that UFC middleweight Josh “Anqa” Samman had passed away at the young age of 28-years-old.
Samman, who made his way to the UFC on TUF season 17, “Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs Team Sonnen” was found unresponsive in a Florida apartment last week.
Samman was in a coma for nearly a week before he was pronounced dead on Wednesday and the MMA community mourned the loss of a great friend and fellow fighter.
RIP Josh Samman pic.twitter.com/N265OBRLlQ
— Dana White (@danawhite) October 5, 2016
This is just brutal. Such a talented guy. Rest In Peace Josh. #RIPJosh https://t.co/srKHaZ5eu2
— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocicufc) October 5, 2016
Very sad. Rest in peace old teammate / Muito triste descanse em paz @joshsamman pic.twitter.com/IF5lVkY8dj
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) October 5, 2016
My time with you will always be cherished. May you rest in peace my friend. @joshsamman pic.twitter.com/v10ZaJB87E
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) October 5, 2016
Praying for Josh's family and friends. It was an honor to share a card with you @JoshSamman. You will be missed.
— Michael McDonald (@MaydayMcDonald) October 5, 2016
Gonna miss my friend. Huge heart and he opened it for most everyone. Rest in peace, bud. 🙁 https://t.co/2q5AH3EIPt
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) October 5, 2016
Josh Samman badly wanted to work in TV and we talked about it a lot. He hoped to get an audition @ FOX soon. Regret we never got that done.
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) October 5, 2016
Thanks for buying me that post fight beer and making me feel welcomed into the @ufc
Rest easy dude @JoshSamman— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) October 5, 2016
Such a bad news, #RIPJoshSamman GOD give him a good place and bless his family and friends @JoshSamman
— rafael natal (@rafaelsaponatal) October 5, 2016
Hard to go about my day with the passing of @JoshSamman. 2morrow is never promised. So today I will live and celebrate life #rip brother.
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) October 5, 2016
Got so upset about the @JoshSamman passing. My prayers for the family #joshsamman #sad #rip
— Roan Jucao (@jucao) October 5, 2016
I am heartbroken about the loss of someone I met that taught me how to cherish the ones you love while they are here. Thank you. RIP Josh
— Ｋｅｎｄａ Ｐｅｒｅｚ (@KendaPerez) October 5, 2016
Wow. Just heard Samman passed away after being in a coma. Very unfortunate news. #RIPSamman
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) October 5, 2016
Josh had been part of the Bloody Elbow community dating back to his pre-TUF days, when he was a commenter and not a writer.
Devastated.
— Mookie Alexander (@mookiealexander) October 5, 2016
Second reminder: we're still not certain about the causes or contexts surrounding Josh Samman's passing. Regardless, he was a very good guy.
— Scott Harris (@ScottHarrisMMA) October 5, 2016
Met @JoshSamman twice, once pre weighins and once at the fights. And both times his energy was high and attitude uplifting. #ripsamman #ufc
— Corey Anderson UFC (@CoreyA_MMA) October 5, 2016
This was the last time I got to hang out with u before leaving Florida. Just a couple weeks ago,… https://t.co/EQBDHBb9yG
— luis palomino (@luisbaboon) October 5, 2016
I was fortunate to spend some time with Josh Samman. I really enjoyed getting to know him. My condolences to his family.
— Brandon Gibson (@SixGunGibson) October 5, 2016
Josh Samman's passing has been confirmed by multiple outlets & sources. Tragic. He had so much to offer the world aside from fighting. RIP.
— Mike Chiappetta MMA (@MikeChiappetta) October 5, 2016
R.I.P. 🙁 https://t.co/93yxwkU1pL
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) October 5, 2016
BJPenn.com sends our most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of
Josh Samman.