The MMA World Reacts To The Tragic Passing Of Shane Del Rosario

Yesterday, BJPENN.COM was the first to report on the tragic passing of UFC heavyweight fighter, Shane Del Rosario.

Today we have a group of twitter posts from popular MMA Figures expressing their condolences for the loss the MMA world just suffered.

Shane Del Rosario passed away after two-weeks of hospitalization, fighting through the final days of his life after a cardiac arrest.

The world mourns the former Strikeforce heavyweight and kickboxing world champion and on the heels of his departure from this world we bring you the following words from the MMA community:

RIP to one of the best people I've ever had the honor to have in my life and call my best friend.… http://t.co/P1uFUomU91

— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) December 9, 2013

R.I.P Brother Shane Del Rosario

— Chris Leben (@ChrisLebenMMA) December 10, 2013

Truly saddened to hear about the passing of Shane Delrosario. R.I.P. My thought are with his family.

— michael (@bisping) December 10, 2013

Sad to hear about my fellow warrior Shane del Rosario passing away. My thoughts are with his family R.I.P

— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) December 10, 2013

Horrible news about fellow UFC heavyweight Shane Del Rosairo. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends. RIP Shane

— Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) December 10, 2013

R.I.P Brother Shane Del Rosario

— Chris Leben (@ChrisLebenMMA) December 10, 2013

RIP Shane Del Rosario. Keep his family and friends in your hearts and prayers #MMAfamily

— PFL (@PFLMMA) December 10, 2013

Nice video on Shane Del Rosario RIP. My sincere condolences to his family & friends. http://t.co/adkcVKcoPC

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) December 10, 2013

RIP Shane Del Rosario, always was a good time n vibes hanging with you my man. My daughters even… http://t.co/7Yk0fdFhnO

— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) December 10, 2013

RIP SHANE U WILL BE MISSED

— kendallgrovemma (@kendallgrovemma) December 10, 2013

RIP Shane. Thoughts to his family and friends. http://t.co/6d36SOobAr

— Dave Sholler (@DaveSholler) December 10, 2013

Yes, it is true. My teammate Shane Del Rosario has passed away. RIP Shane :(( #TeamOyama

— Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) December 9, 2013

RIP Shane. You were one of the nicest guys I ever had the pleasure meeting in this business. A fighter to the end.

— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocic) December 9, 2013

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