UFC fighter Josh Samman Dead At 28 after being comatose for several days probable drug overdose

UFC middleweight Josh Samman passed away on Wednesday after spending nearly a week in a Florida hospital comatose following a probable drug overdose. He was 28. According to Dr. Craig Mallak, the chief medical examiner for Broward County, the fighter had been hospitalized for 5 days, he was brain-dead for 2 days.

He and roommate Troy Kirkingburg was discovered by a friend last September 29 in his Florida apartment both unresponsive. Kirkingburg, who was an announcer for local MMA promotions, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said they were called to the home in the 2200 block of North 58th Avenue just before 7:15 p.m. in reference to a possible overdose. However, Samman’s mother issued a statement earlier this week refuting that heroin was involved.

“Josh is still in a coma, and more tests are being done. That is the latest update on my son’s condition,” Samman’s mother said in the statement. “And in spite of speculation, there was no heroin found in Josh’s system whatsoever. No matter what people are posting on social media.”

Samman remained comatose for several days and was moved to a hospice late Tuesday night. Confirmation of his passing came Wednesday morning via the Tallahassee Democrat.

Samman first debuted as a cast member on season 17 of “The Ultimate Fighter” and was coached by Jon Jones. He went 3-2 during his UFC tenure and was scheduled to fight Oluwale Bamgbose on Dec. 9 at UFC Fight Night in Albany.

UFC 168 Results: Ronda Rousey Retain Title Beat Miesha Tate

The grudge match between Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate has ended to another victory by Rousey at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

1st round, Tate circle the Octagon dancing and smiling while Rousey looked angry and focused they went toe to toe from the opening bell before the champion executed her first throw of the fight. Tate was able to work her way up only to be taken down again.

Tate reverse but Rousey’s legs were locked tightly around her upper body and the Judoka softened her up with elbows and punches while looking to set up a triangle or armbar.

Tate was eventually freed and power out, she landed a hard left hook. Then Rousey countered with a straight right. Tate was bloodied but was still able to see the round through to become the first fighter in history to take Rousey to a second round.

2nd round, Rousey tried a throw but Tate keeps on kicking Rousey. Then Rousey took down Tate with Judo throw. Rousey’s Judo was perfect, she capitalize on yet another successful throw then finished the fight with an armbar. Tate’s arm appeared to be hyperextended but she survived only to end up in a reverse triangle.

The round ended with Tate trapped, but Rousey was unable to find a way to convert the dominant position into a successful submission attempt.

3rd round, Rousey dragged Tate down but this time she was able to sink in the armbar for a tap at the 50-second mark.