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The 38-year-old ex-fighter was arrested for domestic violence earlier this year. UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev | SUN 16 NOV 2PM AEDT | Australia’s own Jack Della Maddalena puts his welterweight title on the line against Pound for Pound great and former lightweight champ Islam Makhachev in a blockbuster night of fights, live from New York City. | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports. Pepey was jailed in June after being arrested on suspicion of assaulting his wife, Samara Mello. According to the Daily Star, Mello and her lawyer, Gaudenio Santiago, were informed of Pepey’s death on Sunday. ‘The death of someone in custody is a serious matter,” Santiago said. “There are procedures that must be followed by the American authorities, and any and all news will be released by those authorities,” Santiago said. “Until then, I ask for respect for the family, his wife Samara, and that you avoid malicious comments and speculation, so as not to cause further suffering.” The circumstances surrounding Pepey’s death are still unknown. Tributes have flowed for the former fighter. The Ultimate Fighter Brazil teammate Rony Mariano Bezerra posted a tribute on Instagram. “I’m here to bring some terrible news. Unfortunately, we lost our partner, Godfredo Pepey,” Bezerra said, before speculating on the circumstances of his death. “Very sad to lose this great partner, an unparalleled guy. A partner, a friend, a brother. Wherever you are, may God bless you. I love you brother.” Pepey fought 11 times in the UFC after competing on the Ultimate Fighter Brazil. This story first appeared in The Sun and was republished with permission.
