On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was assassinated with a single bullet during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University. Following the news of his tragic death, UFC fighters were among the countless people online to react to his sudden passing.
While many disagreed with his views, Kirk was the most notable of the very few people who would openly welcome a discussion with those who had opposing opinions, most commonly on political matters. The 31-year-old wasn’t afraid to touch on sensitive issues within America, with gun rights, gang violence, and immigration often a topic of discourse for himself and anyone willing to share their thoughts.
The news of Charlie Kirk’s death quickly spread online. People from around the world have weighed in on the shooting, with several UFC fighters making their voices heard.
Free speech is a cornerstone of democracy, and Aljamain Sterling led the way in paying respects to a man who encouraged Americans to express their opinions via healthy debate.
“RIP to Charlie Kirk,” Sterling said after hearing the news. “Just because you don’t agree with someone’s opinions, doesn’t mean you just start killing people.”
“Debate, dispute, agree to disagree. You gotta be a dark human being to want to kill people over different likes, preferences, [and] opinions.”
“That’s what makes us special. We are all different.”
RIP to Charlie Kirk. Just because you don’t agree with someone’s opinions, doesn’t mean you just start killing people. Debate, dispute, agree to disagree. You gotta be a dark human being to want to kill ppl over different likes, preferences, opinions. Thats what makes us special.…
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) September 10, 2025
That shooting footage is crazy man. Disturbing.
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) September 10, 2025
Pray for Charlie’s soul and his family 💔
To murder someone you don’t agree with is pure cowardice.— Dominick Reyes (@DomReyes) September 10, 2025
Charlie Kirk was a fearless man who spoke the unsettling truth. He passed doing what he loved most, debating and educating others. A devastating loss. Prayers to him and his loved ones.
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) September 10, 2025
I SAID IT BEFORE AND ILL SAY IT AGAIN!!
WE ARE HUMAN FIRST
🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾the politics!
It’s a sad day when u can’t express your opinions and thoughts in America without being killed.
We have got to do better
All this constant hate just hurts my heart 😔 accountability#INNERG #🙏🏾— Charles "InnerG" Johnson (@innerGmma_ufc) September 10, 2025
This world is vile. We all Need Jesus.
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) September 10, 2025
What the f@ck is wrong with people?! You don’t like what someone has to say so let’s kill him, let’s take his life so his children grow up without a father, his wife without a husband. Prayers to @charliekirk11 wife, kids and family during this time. God Bless you! pic.twitter.com/C54Hxh5TqU
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) September 10, 2025
He had a beautiful family and kids and we got people celebrating bc he had his own views WIERDOS
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) September 10, 2025
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Fellow American patriot Colby Covington paid tributes to Charlie Kirk with a post on X.
“One of the brightest minds of this generation was taken from us today,” Covington said. “Charlie was a patriot, a leader, a kind soul, but most importantly, he was a husband and father.”
“Pray for his family and pray for America.”
One of the brightest minds of this generation was taken from us today. Charlie was a patriot, a leader, a kind soul, but most importantly he was a husband and father. Pray for his family and pray for America. pic.twitter.com/au6ruqRak7
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) September 10, 2025
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The news didn’t only hit those in the United States, but fighters from far and wide gathered to send their prayers to Charlie Kirk and his family.
😞😞😞🥲🙏🏼❤️ pic.twitter.com/7X9TE4J4re
— Renzo Gracie (@RenzoGracieBJJ) September 10, 2025
Prayers for Charlie Kirk, & whether his views are agreed with or not he gives everyone the right to challenge his views while he challenges theirs.
— DT (@darrentill2) September 10, 2025
Prayers for Charlie Kirk 🤲
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) September 10, 2025
This is heartbreaking news! 💔💔🙏🏾🙏🏾
Que notícia triste! Wow 💔 pic.twitter.com/MmtHmk9Nk6— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) September 10, 2025
R.I.P Kirk .🙏Let’s get them all and make them pay for it. pic.twitter.com/N9IVGLqopt
— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) September 11, 2025
Yooooooooo that Charlie kirk video blew my fucking mind. That is insane and no matter how you feel about him thats some evil shit
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) September 10, 2025
#CharlieKirk 🪽💔
— Oban Elliott Official (@obanelliottufc) September 10, 2025