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UFC fighters mourn death of Kobe Bryant

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Several UFC fighters took to social media Sunday to mourn the losses of former NBA star Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, who died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Seven others died in the crash.

UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic thanked Bryant, who spoke at a UFC athlete retreat in 2017, for all he did for the sports world and beyond.

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones offered his condolences to Bryant's wife, Vanessa. Bryant and Vanessa have three other daughters who weren't aboard the helicopter.

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An absolute icon. RIP mate.

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I have no words💔

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