UFC community mourns the loss of fighter Josh Samman
UFC middleweight Josh Samman passed away Wednesday morning after spending nearly a week in a coma.
The 28-year-old Florida native was 12-5 as a professional fighter and was a member of The Ultimate Fighter season 17 cast. But more importantly, Samman was a man who touched the lives of other during his career.
Fighters took to Twitter to pay their respects after hearing of Samman’s tragic passing.
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
Got so upset about the @JoshSamman passing. My prayers for the family #joshsamman #sad #rip
— Roan Jucao (@jucao) October 5, 2016
RIP Josh Samman ? @ufc @UFC_AUSNZ pic.twitter.com/uwhm2yAHgW
— Alex Chambers (@alexchambersmma) October 5, 2016
It's a sad day for the sport. Josh Samman has passed away at the age of 28. https://t.co/rGre73q4OS pic.twitter.com/3EtIzIwKCe
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) October 5, 2016
~RIP brother!! We will finish our match in heaven or perhaps in another life. May GOD protect & bless ur family Oss~ https://t.co/GkbEI3FvjF
— Oluwale Bamgbose (@HolyWarAngelMMA) October 5, 2016
@JoshSamman #RIP brotha...
— Anthony Hamilton (@AHamilton_MMA) 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
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
This is just brutal. Such a talented guy. Rest In Peace Josh. #RIPJosh https://t.co/srKHaZ5eu2
— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocicufc) 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
RIP Josh Samman pic.twitter.com/N265OBRLlQ
— Dana White (@danawhite) 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
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