R.I.P Kimbo Slice

[Big Jo]

Kimbo Slice has died ... TMZ Sports has confirmed. He was 42.

We broke the story, Slice was hospitalized early Monday near his home in Coral Springs, FL. He passed away a short time later.

The CEO of Bellator MMA confirmed the news ... saying, "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 man. 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."

Details surrounding Kimbo's death are unclear. We're working on it.

Kimbo -- real name Kevin Ferguson -- last fought at Bellator 149 back in February and defeated Dada 5000 -- but the victory was overturned when Slice tested positive for a banned steroid.

Back in 2003, Slice became an Internet sensation for his backyard fighting videos -- destroying several opponents in unsanctioned street fights. He later signed a deal to fight in the UFC.

Slice competed on "The Ultimate Fighter" in 2009 ... and while his MMA career never really blossomed, he was undefeated as a boxer, with a 7-0 record.

Slice also did some acting -- appearing in 2012's "The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption."

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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.

Kimbo -- real name Kevin Ferguson -- last fought at Bellator 149 back in February and defeated Dada 5000 -- but the victory was overturned when Slice tested positive for a banned steroid.

Back in 2003, Slice became an Internet sensation for his backyard fighting videos -- destroying several opponents in unsanctioned street fights. He later signed a deal to fight in the UFC.

Story developing ...

www.tmz.com/2016/06/06/kimbo-slice-hospitalized-in-florida/

This dude on Twitter saying he's passed away



RIP if true. Kimbo vs Dada 5000 was the GOAT fukkery sports event.

Edit:

I know the Dada fight was an embarrassment in terms of the athletic skill (not) displayed. But I swear, that sh1t was the best time I had watching live sports ever.

Got drunk and high with my buddies, and just enjoyed the fukk out of it. Reminded me of when Homer Simpson stole cable and had everybody over his crib to watch Dredrick Tatum. It was a beautiful mess. I view that night/ event with reverence.

RIP Kimbo

 

[FreshAIG]

WTF?

 

[bsmooth]

 

[Kaypain]

I'm calling for a of 2016.
I can't take this shyt anymore.

 

[Black]

My boy is gonna be sick bout to call him.

 

[CantStop]

2016 is off to a rough start man....

 

[pete clemenza]

wow

 

[Adam3000]

Damn. Cultural legend. RIP

 

[Canada Goose]

Wow, dude's Youtube fights was a staple of the late 2000s

 

[AVXL]

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.

Kimbo -- real name Kevin Ferguson -- last fought at Bellator 149 back in February and defeated Dada 5000 -- but the victory was overturned when Slice tested positive for a banned steroid.

Back in 2003, Slice became an Internet sensation for his backyard fighting videos -- destroying several opponents in unsanctioned street fights. He later signed a deal to fight in the UFC.

Didn't even realize he was sick. RIP if true

 

[jerniebert]

Hopefully this isn't true. I just got back from the hospital right now from seeing my mom who had her heart stop and was almost dead. This is rough seeing all these deaths then having to see my mom have a near death experience.

 

[Draje]

What the flying fukk?

 

[The Black Sheep]

 

[Da King]

First Ali now Kimbo?

 

[Paper Boi]

not kimbo

tyson better get a check up.