Multiple sources have confirmed Samman’s passing. Samman’s manager, Gary Ibarra, said the fighter’s family will be releasing a statement later today. The UFC has not addressed Samman’s death.
Samman, along with roommate Troy Kirkingburg, were found unresponsive in their Hollywood Beach Gardens, Florida apartment last Thursday. Kirkingburg was pronounced dead later that night.
The cause of Samman’s death is currently unknown. The Hollywood Police Department suspect it was a drug overdose. Although, “Detectives are investigating. No more information is available at this time.”
Samman’s mother released a brief statement earlier this week denying reports that heroin was involved.