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Kimbo Slice Dead At Age 42 (Updated)

The MMA world has reportedly lost one of its’ most colorful characters, as brawler and former internet viral sensation Kevin Ferguson, a.k.a. Kimbo Slice, has died at age 42.

After the news broke late Monday evening via TMZ.com that Kimbo Slice was …

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The MMA world has reportedly lost one of its’ most colorful characters, as brawler and former internet viral sensation Kevin Ferguson, a.k.a. Kimbo Slice, has died at age 42.

After the news broke late Monday evening via TMZ.com that Kimbo Slice was hospitalized due to unknown reasons, but that the “situation does not look good,” the official Twitter page of the American Top Team, which Kimbo was a member of, issued the following:

Rest In Peace to Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson.

UPDATE: The official Twitter accounts of World Series of Fighting and Jorge Masvidal, who used to fight in backyard street fights like Kimbo did in the past, have also reported on Kimbo’s reported passing.

UPDATE #2: Local news outlets are starting to report the news of Kimbo’s passing now as well.

UPDATE #3: Marc Ramondi of MMAFighting.com is now also reporting the news via Ariel Helwani.

UPDATE #4: Bellator MMA President Scott Coker has issued a statement on the passing of Kimbo Slice. You can read it by clicking here.

UPDATE #5: Tons of fighters and MMA personalities react to the passing of Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson. Click here to view a collection of tweets from fighters and others reacting to the news.

Kimbo Slice Passes Away At Age 42 In Florida

Only a few short days after the combat sports world lost one of its greatest personalities when boing legend Muhammad Ali unfortunately passed in Arizona, Bellator MMA top draw Kimbo Slice was been hospitalized in Florida and unfortunately passed away reportedly due to heart failure. American Top Team tweeted the sad and shocking news this evening:

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Only a few short days after the combat sports world lost one of its greatest personalities when boing legend Muhammad Ali unfortunately passed in Arizona, Bellator MMA top draw Kimbo Slice was been hospitalized in Florida and unfortunately passed away reportedly due to heart failure.

American Top Team tweeted the sad and shocking news this evening:

The report surfaced from TMZ tonight (Mon. June , 2016) and said that Slice, whose real name is Kevin Ferguson, was admitted to a hospital near Coral Springs, Florida, earlier today, and multiple sources had informed them that Slice was in a dangerous spot. Local law enforcement informed TMZ of Slice’s admittance into the hospital, and officers went to Slice’s home in an attempt to gain pertinent information on his condition.

MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani also confirmed that Slice had been admitted to a hospital and the situation sadly did not look good:

Details of the injury that lead to his passing are sparse at this time.

Slice recently made headlines by defeating fellow Internet brawler DaDa 5000 via TKO in an almost universally panned bout in the co-main event of Bellator 149, a result that was later changed to a no contest after Slice tested positive or a banned steroid and was given a small suspension and fine by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation.

He also gained fame by beat Ken Shamrock at Bellator 138 last year June. The former UFC and EliteC veteran had taken over as President Scott Coker’s biggest draw during his short tenure in the promotion.

Our hearts go out to Slice and his family during this trying time.

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Kimbo Slice Hospitalized, Not In Good Shape In Florida

Only a few short days after the combat sports world lost one of its greatest personalities when boing legend Muhammad Ali unfortunately passed in Arizona, Bellator MMA top draw Kimbo Slice has reportedly been hospitalized in Florida and is in a reported ‘dire’ situation. The report surfaced from TMZ tonight (Mon. June , 2016) and said

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Only a few short days after the combat sports world lost one of its greatest personalities when boing legend Muhammad Ali unfortunately passed in Arizona, Bellator MMA top draw Kimbo Slice has reportedly been hospitalized in Florida and is in a reported ‘dire’ situation.

The report surfaced from TMZ tonight (Mon. June , 2016) and said that Slice, whose real name is Kevin Ferguson, was admitted to a hospital near Coral Springs, Florida, earlier today, and multiple sources had informed them that Slice was in a dangerous position with few details known. Local law enforcement informed TMZ of Slice’s admittance into the hospital, and officers remain at Slice’s home attempting to gain pertinent information on his condition.

MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani was able to confirm that Slice had been admitted to a hospital and the situaton sadly did not look good:

Details of his injury and conditions are sparse at this time.

Slice recently made headlines by defeating fellow Internet brawler DaDa 5000 via TKO in an almost universally panned bout in the co-main event of Bellator 149, a result that was later changed to a no contest after Slice tested positive or a banned steroid and was given a small suspension and fine by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation.

He also gamed fame by beat Ken Shamrock at Bellator 138 last year June. The former UFC and EliteC veteran had taken over as President Scott Coker’s biggest draw during his short tenure in the promotion.

Our hearts go out to Slice and his family during this trying time.

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Kimbo Slice Hospitalized: Latest Updates on MMA Fighter’s Status

MMA fighter Kimbo Slice was reportedly hospitalized Monday.
Continue for updates.
Police Gathering Information
Monday, June 6
TMZ Sports reported the police turned to family members for information after Slice was taken to a hospital near Coral Springs…

MMA fighter Kimbo Slice was reportedly hospitalized Monday.

Continue for updates.

Police Gathering Information

Monday, June 6

TMZ Sports reported the police turned to family members for information after Slice was taken to a hospital near Coral Springs, Florida. TMZ also reported “multiple sources tell TMZ Sports the situation does not look good.”

Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com confirmed the news.

Slice’s last fight came at Bellator 149 in February, when he defeated Dada 5000. That win, however, was overturned after “Slice tested positive for the steroid nandrolone and also had an elevated testosterone-to-epitestosterone ratio,” per Marc Raimondi of MMAFighting.com.

According to his UFC profile, Slice boasts a 4-2 record in six career fights. His profile noted he earned fame on YouTube before reaching the UFC circuit by using his powerful strikes and punching ability in street fights in Miami.

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Kimbo Slice Dead at Age 42 After Being Hospitalized

MMA fighter Kimbo Slice died Monday at the age of 42.
Bellator President Scott Coker released a statement regarding the news, via B/R’s Jonathan Snowden:

TMZ Sports reported earlier Monday that police turned to family members for information after Sli…

MMA fighter Kimbo Slice died Monday at the age of 42.

Bellator President Scott Coker released a statement regarding the news, via B/R’s Jonathan Snowden:

TMZ Sports reported earlier Monday that police turned to family members for information after Slice was taken to a hospital near Coral Springs, Florida.

Slice’s last fight came at Bellator 149 in February, when he defeated Dada 5000. That win, however, was overturned after a positive test for steroids.

According to his UFC profile, Slice boasts a 4-2 record in six career fights. His profile noted he earned fame on YouTube before reaching the UFC circuit by using his powerful strikes and punching ability in street fights in Miami.

Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com

Kimbo Slice Hospitalized, Reports Claim “The Situation Does Not Look Good”

Bellator MMA fighter and former internet viral sensation Kimbo Slice, real name Kevin Ferguson, was hospitalized on Monday, according to multiple online reports.

TMZ.com was first to report the news that Slice was hospitalized, noting that “the situ…

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Bellator MMA fighter and former internet viral sensation Kimbo Slice, real name Kevin Ferguson, was hospitalized on Monday, according to multiple online reports.

TMZ.com was first to report the news that Slice was hospitalized, noting that “the situation does not look good.”

Outside of their brief story, not a lot is known regarding what happened to Slice, why he is hospitalized and specifically what his condition is, past the point that it’s clearly something serious.

From the TMZ report:

“MMA fighter Kimbo Slice was hospitalized in Florida earlier today … and multiple sources tell TMZ Sports the situation does not look good.

Law enforcement sources tell us … Slice was admitted to a hospital near his home in Coral Springs, FL.

Police are currently at his home gathering information from family members.”

Stay tuned to MMANews.com for continued updates on the condition of Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson.