MMA community reacts to Bin Laden’s demise
I believe this is a great moment in history, not to celebrate another death but to take a moment and…
I believe this is a great moment in history, not to celebrate another death but to take a moment and remember why this justice feels good and to remember all who have fallen. — Rick Story, UFC welterweight
Where are the pictures of Osama being dead? Hearing too much about burying him because of his religion; there should be a documented trail of his death. — Javier Mendez, American Kickboxing Academy head trainer
Great news! Hopefully we’ll nab everyone else involved. — Cesar Gracie, Cesar Gracie Academy head trainer
It’s a relief, but I don’t think it will go unanswered. I think we need to be on point more so now and expect retaliation. – Eddie Wineland, UFC bantamweight
My response is: who cares about Bin Laden? The Jose Aldo-Mark Hominick fight was amazing. — Din Thomas, UFC veteran
I was like every American — very happy and relieved that someone like that has been got rid of from this world. Anyone that kills innocent people does not deserve to live in my book. I wanna thank the men and women that serve our country all over the world. Best wishes and God bless! — Ray Sefo, Strikeforce heavyweight
I think it is awesome that our troops finally exacted justice. I think this great act will unfortunately be overshadowed by scummy politicians trying to take credit for it, when not one of them was in the trenches with a finger on the trigger. Great news. Let’s remember who the heroes are and who risked their lives every day. God bless our troops. — Trevor Prangley, Strikeforce light heavyweight
When I heard the news, I had chills run down my spine and almost broke down in I guess what you could call happy tears, even though it was a terrible day when those two towers fell and killed our friends, family and loved ones. When I say happy tears, I’m talking about a state of mind that the fallen can now rest in peace! This country is the greatest in the world, and I’m proud to be an American. These country boys can survive! — Tim McKenzie, UFC veteran