UFC stars react to the death of Muhammad Ali
Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali passed away on Friday, and his death sent shockwaves throughout the world, particularly in combat sports where he was revered and regarded as "the greatest of all time."
While Ali was a boxer, his influence both in and out of the ring served as inspiration to some of the best and brightest from the world of mixed martial arts.
Following news of Ali's passing, here are some of the reactions from UFC fighters and executives:
Rest in peace to my biggest inspiration pic.twitter.com/gqIuuxSpC1
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) June 4, 2016
#ripmuhammadali https://t.co/pU2RYL9XBo
— Jose Aldo Junior (@josealdojunior) June 4, 2016
— Dana White (@danawhite) June 4, 2016
I have always looked up to #MuhammadAli. He paved the way 4 combat sports & will always be missed. #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/TDCyfV5Y5r
— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) June 4, 2016
#RIP to an awesome fighter who was inspiration to many and to me. Thanx for sharing your gift with the world. pic.twitter.com/LTxNrs8GkG
— John Dodson III (@JohnDodsonMMA) June 4, 2016
We lost a great star today ??? RIP @MuhammadAli #MuhammedAli #Legend
— Julianna Peña (@VenezuelanVixen) June 4, 2016
Sad news. Rest easy champ pic.twitter.com/67tOiJADLi
— Michael McDonald (@MaydayMcDonald) June 4, 2016
THE MAN!!! ?????? RIP Ali ?? https://t.co/GUkYgWHuO2
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) June 4, 2016
RIP Muhammad Ali! ? pic.twitter.com/Z5L7AVAqPc
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) June 4, 2016
RIP #MuhammadAli We will never forget you! #fb
— Jocelyn J Lybarger (@mmajocelyn) June 4, 2016
#MuhammadAli will be remembered forever. #Ali is the definition of a true warrior w/ courage & heart.#RipMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/6gp6JbaC6J
— Myles Jury (@FuryJury) June 4, 2016
