Pros react to the tragic mass shooting in Orlando

Tragedy struck the Unites States of America today as a heavily-armed assailant opened fire inside a packed Orland nightclub killing 50 people and wounding 53 others.

The suspect has since been identified as Omar Seddique Mateen of Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Authorities have stated that they are investigating the massacre as possible terrorism.

The brutal shooting is one of the largest mass killings in American history.

Here is how UFC fighters and officials reacted to the horrible news:

https://twitter.com/ChrisWeidmanUFC/status/742040634681360385
https://twitter.com/UriahHallMMA/status/742031917592236033
https://twitter.com/RichFranklin/status/742006015663689729
https://twitter.com/FunkMaster_UFC/status/742060740815638529
https://twitter.com/FunkMaster_UFC/status/742062170297405443
https://twitter.com/Sholler_UFC/status/742022348941844480
https://twitter.com/PaigeVanzantUFC/status/742057357266427904
https://twitter.com/TeciaTorres/status/742019427386826752
https://twitter.com/TimKennedyMMA/status/742001579079827457
https://twitter.com/Jon_Anik/status/742038811878825984

A photo posted by Paige VanZant (@paigevanzantufc) on Jun 12, 2016 at 10:26am PDT

Estou indignado c/ o atentado terrorista em uma boate de Orlando. Independente de sua religião, opção sexual, raça ou posição social, TODOS merecem ser respeitados e amados, afinal, somos TODOS seres humanos. Orando pelas famílias das vítimas e por um mundo com mais amor e compaixão #teambelfort @familiabelfort // I am outraged with the terrorist attack in Orlando nightclub. Regardless of your religion, sexual option, race or social position, ALL deserve to be respected and loved, after all, we are ALL human beings. Praying for the families of the victims and a world with more love and compassion #teambelfort #belfortfamily

A photo posted by Vitor "The Phenom" Belfort (@vitorbelfort) on Jun 12, 2016 at 8:46am PDT

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