UFC and fighters offer ‘heartfelt condolences’ to Las Vegas mass shooting victims
The world’s largest MMA promotion has issued a brief statement on twitter about the tragic shooting in Las Vegas as it prepares for its upcoming PPV card in the city.
The recent mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada has left much of the country shaken. At latest count, 58 people had been killed and an additional 515 injured by a gunman firing onto a crowd of concert goers from a room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. This tragedy is currently the largest deadly shooting in modern U.S. history.
It also comes just under a week out from the UFC’s latest PPV event in Vegas, which has served as base of operations for the promotion for the better part of the last two decades. The UFC took to social media today, to offer a brief statement on the events that have disturbed the nation and traumatized the city it calls home.
We are saddened by this senseless act of violence and offer heartfelt condolences to all those affected. pic.twitter.com/KzsqqXRZ1y
— UFC (@ufc) October 2, 2017
Several fighters on the UFC 216 fight card have issued their own statements as well.
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
To everyone asking I'm currently in LA for a media tour and am ok, please keep checking on everyone else. My prayers are with them.
— Kevin MTP Lee (@MoTownPhenom) October 2, 2017
“Sad. Pray for the victims families,” Derrick Lewis wrote in an Instagram post including footage of the shooting. “Over 50 dead and over 400 injured in Vegas last night”
Prayers for Vegas. #WorldPeace
— Will Brooks (@ILLxWillBrooks) October 2, 2017
I'm just waking up to this news in Vegas... unbelievable and sad.... my prayers are going out as we speak. At a loss for words ...
— Nik Lentz (@NikLentz) October 2, 2017
So sad, I had just left this area 15min before. My prayers go out to everyone affected by this! ❤️ https://t.co/vGdZudkpkH
— Pearl Gonzalez (@PearlGonzalez) October 2, 2017
Anyone affected by last nights tragedy here in Vegas, they have set up a victim information hotline. The number is 1-866-535-5654 pic.twitter.com/lDHosuUHe0
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) October 2, 2017
No word yet as to whether the UFC’s event will go ahead as planned. In addition, the City of Las Vegas has provided several avenues for those looking to help and/or for information on missing loved ones.
How to help and find loved ones. Please share #PrayforLasVegas pic.twitter.com/v0xaV3SAIm
— City of Las Vegas (@CityOfLasVegas) October 2, 2017
Updated information on how to help #vegasshooting victims pic.twitter.com/4dfzgFZIbM
— City of Las Vegas (@CityOfLasVegas) October 2, 2017