On Monday morning, the world was rocked by news of a sickening attack in Las Vegas, Nevada which left 50 people dead and upward of 400 injured.
This tragedy generated reactions from many top fighters, many of whom have fought extensively in the combat sports hub of Las Vegas.
My heart goes out to everyone in Las Vegas. Sending love and prayers to the victims and their families.
— BJ Penn (@bjpenndotcom) October 2, 2017
What a sad way to start a day. News of this atrocity in Las Vegas. Thoughts and prayers with all. Ban automatic weapons!!!
— michael (@bisping) October 2, 2017
Heartbreaking hearing the news in Vegas this morning. Love and support to the victims and their families.
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) October 2, 2017
Just getting to the gym. Saw the news this morning. I really hope no one else gets hurt out there. #LasVegas 🙏🏾
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) October 2, 2017
I’m sick to my stomach on what’s happenin in Vegas right now. My heart is with you. Prayin for your safety Vegas. Cowards kill the innocent.
— Gina Carano (@ginacarano) October 2, 2017
Prayers to everyone in Las Vegas 🙏🏼
— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocicufc) October 2, 2017
Praying for Las Vegas!! 🙏🏽
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) October 2, 2017
Words Cant Explain The Feeling…. Everyone Here In #LasVegas Becareful, My Heart, Thoughts & Prayers Are With You. Stay Safe Please
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) October 2, 2017
I’d bet anything they have speeches for mass shootings written in advance.
— Nathan Quarry (@NateRockQuarry) October 2, 2017
They are calling this Vegas attack the deadliest mass shooting in United States history. All our prayers to the families of the victims.
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) October 2, 2017
Thinking about all my friends and UFC family in Vegas, including our great, longtime Dr. Jeff Davidson, no doubt pressed into duty today.
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) October 2, 2017
I am in complete shock! #MySecondHome #PrayForLasVegas 😢 https://t.co/J5DMvBqFuf
— Jhenny UFC (@jhennyUFC) October 2, 2017
PRAY FOR VEGAS!
— Paige VanZant (@PaigeVanzantUFC) October 2, 2017
We have to rally behind our police officers. They are the ones putting their lives on the line every single day in moments like this.
— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) October 2, 2017
The team at BJPenn.com sends their thoughts, prayers and love to all those effected by this morning’s tragedy in Las Vegas.
This article first appeared on BJPenn.com on 10/2/2017.