‘I’m Praying Like Never Before’: Dustin Poirier, Paige Van Zant, Jon Jones’ Brother React to Damar Hamlin’s Absolutely ‘Terrifying’ Injury

The brutal nature of combat sports, primarily UFC, is what the community and fans are accustomed to. The violent fights give an adrenaline rush to the viewers of the sport. However tough these fans may seem to be, one absolutely cannot handle the sad and tragic event that unfolds in sports. The NFL game between Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills witnessed the most recent and tragic event in professional sports. The game saw Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin collapse on the field. This incident has sent a shockwave in the world, including the MMA Community.

An ambulance arrived for the aid of Buffalo Bills’ safety, Damar Hamlin. The game has been postponed following the incident.

The MMA community react to the sudden collapse of Damar Hamlin

Upon seeing the collapse of Damar Hamlin, the MMA community began sending out prayers. The fighters and the journalists came together to show support for Hamlin.

Jon Jones‘ brother, Arthur Jones, shared an Instagram story for Damar Hamlin. The story sent a message, “I’m praying like never before”.

Similarly, Paige VanZant posted an Instagram story showing her support and prayers are with Damar Hamlin. Moreover, Van Zant shared a picture and link to Damar Hamlin’s charity in another one of her stories.

Moreover, former interim UFC lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier has sent a tweet his prayers for the Buffalo Bills player.

Furthermore, the journalists provided an update to the MMA community. They also shared their thoughts about the postponement of the game.

The MMA Hour’s Ariel Helwani sent out a prayer for Hamlin in an emotional tweet.

Additionally, he first updated the fans on the ‘terrifying scene in Cincinnati’.

Similarly, Cole Shelton prayed for the Buffalo Bills’ safety.

Moreover, Shelton requested to cancel the game as the players would not be in a condition to play.

The Schmo also responded to the news of the collapse.

MMA fighting reporter, Mike Heck, tweeted referring to the incident as the “scariest thing”.

Furthermore, Heck stated that the game should be postponed as players cannot continue.

This news has not just sent shaken the fighters and journalists but also some fans. The fans have shown their support for Hamlin in their tweets.

MMA fans react to Damar Hamlin’s collapse

One MMA fan tweeted that incident happened when they were with their family.

Another social media user prayed for the Buffalo Bills player.

Another MMA fan tweeted that this is one of the “scariest things” in all the sports.

Furthermore, another fan added an opinion along similar lines.

The MMA community has come together to pray for Damar Hamlin. Such incidences in professional sports aren’t common but they do send shockwaves into the community.

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Fans, fighters, and journalists will be eagerly waiting to hear some good news about the recovery of Hamlin.

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