Former UFC fighter Brian Gassaway -- who fought MMA legend, Diego Sanchez, back in 2005 -- has died, his family and friends announced. He was just 49 years old.
A cause of death has not yet been revealed.
According to a GoFundMe set up in Gassaway's honor, the 29-20-2 brawler was just as good of an MMA coach as he was a fighter -- with his family and friends calling him a legend in the combat sports world.
"Brian's selfless pursuit of improving the lives of his students through the study of martial arts was apparent to all," the statement read.