Mauricio Zingano, the BJJ blackbelt husband of UFC star Cat Zingano, was found dead in their home last night. He was 37.

Cat Zingano’s husband, Mauricio Zingano, found dead

Zingano’s death was confirmed by the Jefferson County coroner, and people close to the family have stated it was a suicide. In an interview with Brazilian media conglomerate Globo, Cat Zingano’s manager, Jorge Guimarães, said,

“Yes, he hanged himself in Denver on Monday. It’s something unexplainable, do not know what may have motivated him to do so. We were together and he was fine, had plans and a lifetime ahead. It’s a tragedy. I’m going to Denver today to assist Cat, who is devastated, does not know what to do.”

Mauricio Zingano leaves behind his wife, Cat, and their young son. We here at MMASucka.com give our condolences to the Zingano family. If you wish to make a donation to help with the surviving Zinganos with their expenses in the wake of this tragedy, you can do so here.

Finally, suicide is one of the greatest tragedies in the world. If these thoughts ever enter mind, please take advantage of the services that are out there to assist you, such as your local crisis center. If you think that a friend or family member may be considering such an act, then do not hesitate to talk to them and find out what’s bothering them. Sometimes all it takes to save a life is a phone call.