Kimbo Slice Passes Away at 42
Kimbo Slice Passes Away at 42
UFC and Bellator veteran Kimbo Slice has passed away due to heart failure at the age of 42.
The world of mixed martial arts lost an icon on Monday night as Kimbo Slice passed away from heart failure in a Florida hospital. News of his death was first reported on Twitter but has since been confirmed by FloCombat.
The fighter otherwise known as Kevin Ferguson was one of the biggest draws in combat sports. Although Slice rose to prominence as a YouTube sensation, he parlayed his legendary street fighting career into an opportunity to compete on the biggest stages across MMA.
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The 42-year-old was a participant on season 10 of The Ultimate Fighter--the highest rated installment of the reality-based fighting program--and notched massive numbers in both of his appearances under the Bellator banner.
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In addition to being one of the most recognizable figures in MMA, Slice was also a father and staple of his community in South Florida. His presence shook up MMA when he arrived in 2007, and the impact he made on the sport will be remembered for years to come.
The fighter otherwise known as Kevin Ferguson was one of the biggest draws in combat sports. Although Slice rose to prominence as a YouTube sensation, he parlayed his legendary street fighting career into an opportunity to compete on the biggest stages across MMA.
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The 42-year-old was a participant on season 10 of The Ultimate Fighter--the highest rated installment of the reality-based fighting program--and notched massive numbers in both of his appearances under the Bellator banner.
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In addition to being one of the most recognizable figures in MMA, Slice was also a father and staple of his community in South Florida. His presence shook up MMA when he arrived in 2007, and the impact he made on the sport will be remembered for years to come.