MMA community reacts to the death of UFC fighter Josh “Anqa” Samman

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.