India, Nov. 11 -- Ex-UFC fighter Godofredo 'Pepey' Castro has reportedly been found dead in prison. The 38-year-old was found unresponsive while deputies at the Broward Sheriff's Office main jail in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, were conducting their normal checks, TMZ reported. Authorities are treating the death as an apparent suicide, according to Fox Sports.

Emergency services rushed to the scene. Pepey was taken to Broward Health Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. According to a spokesperson for the Broward Sheriff's Office, Pepey was found with a sheet tied around his neck, as reported by MMA Junkie.

An official cause of death is pending, and no foul play is suspected, according to the New York Post.

Pepey was a Brazilian M...