Pros mourn the death of UFC fighter Josh Samman

On Wednesday, the mixed martial arts world mourned the life of UFC middleweight Josh Samman, a fighter, author, promoter, and friend to many who tragically passed away at the age of 28 after falling into a coma last week. Our deepest condolences go out to the friends and family of Samman. He will be missed.

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

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

Wow. Just heard Samman passed away after being in a coma. Very unfortunate news. #RIPSamman

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) October 5, 2016

Today is a very sad day I have lost one of my #TUF17 brothers, joshsamman . Dude was a Warrior… https://t.co/YnqkVsrCHz

— Gilbert Jamal Smith (@JamalSmithMMA) October 5, 2016

Damn. Really sorry to hear about @JoshSamman passing. So sad. #ripjoshsamman

— Randy Brown (@TouchNgo_) 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

Very sad. Rest in peace old teammate / Muito triste descanse em paz @joshsamman pic.twitter.com/IF5lVkY8dj

— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) October 5, 2016

Rip #joshsamman met him in South Dakota super nice guy.

— Zebrinha MMA (@EricSpicely) October 5, 2016

Sad news! RIP Josh Samman https://t.co/0fzUVF97VD

— scott askham (@scottaskham1) 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

R.I.P. :( https://t.co/93yxwkU1pL

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) October 5, 2016

RIP Josh Samman pic.twitter.com/N265OBRLlQ

— Dana White (@danawhite) October 5, 2016

RIP Josh Samman. You were a great guy to Brook & I while we were promoting you in XFC. Always ready to interview,... https://t.co/0a8QdZqdZD

— TJ Alcock (@Talcock24) October 5, 2016

RIP Josh Samman. How tragic. My thoughts go out to his nearest and dearest. https://t.co/G7RCpT7zoj

— John Gooden (@JohnGoodenUK) 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

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

@JoshSamman #RIP brotha...

— Anthony Hamilton (@AHamilton_MMA) October 5, 2016

#RIP & #GodBless @JoshSamman you will be greatly missed our deepest condolences go out to the family. #MMA pic.twitter.com/gCTpRlJ1ZC

— MaximumFighting.com (@MaximumFighting) 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

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

Got so upset about the @JoshSamman passing. My prayers for the family #joshsamman #sad #rip

— Roan Jucao (@jucao) October 5, 2016

RIP josh Samman https://t.co/qD3ZNP7FX4

— STORMIN NORMAN PARKE (@norman_parke) October 5, 2016

Man, RIP @JoshSamman.

— Scott Holtzman (@HotSauceHoltzy) 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

Shocking news, Josh Samman passed away.
We had him on Inside MMA and he talked about his rocky life and his new... https://t.co/frqaoi8dSR

— Bas Rutten (@BasRuttenMMA) 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

Such a bad news, #RIPJoshSamman GOD give him a good place and bless his family and friends @JoshSamman

— rafael natal (@rafaelsaponatal) October 5, 2016