MMA and street fighter Kimbo Slice has passed away at age 42.
The ever charismatic sport figure was hospitalised in Florida, with reports now surfacing that he has since passed away from a suspected heart failure. While details are still emerging, fellow MMA fighters including the legendary Ken Shamrock have since sent their condolences:
We battled inside the cage, warrior vs warrior. Outside the cage, we have loved ones. REST IN PEACE KIMBO SLICE. May God Watch Over You.
— KEN SHAMROCK (@ShamrockKen) June 7, 2016
I hate typing that #KimboSlice just passed away. #RIP my friend. Thanks for your encouragement. The fight world took two hits back to back.
— Justin Wren MMA (@TheBigPygmy) June 7, 2016
Slice rose to fame with his myriad of street fight videos that spread through the Internet like wildfire. He later competed professionally in the UFC and also Bellator MMA. Scott Coker, CEO of Bellator, released the following statement:
“We are all shocked and saddened by the devastating untimely loss of Kimbo Slice, a beloved member of the Bellator family. One of the most popular MMA fighters ever, Kimbo was a charismatic, larger-than-life personality that transcended the sport… Outside of the cage, he was a friendly, gentle giant and a devoted family ma. His loss leaves us all with extremely heavy hearts, and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ferguson family and all of Kimbo’s friends, fans, and teammates.”
R.I.P. Kimbo Slice:
