The Bellator MMA and former UFC fighter, real name Kevin Ferguson, passed away late on Monday night.
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Kimbo Slice has died at the age of 42, it has been confirmed.
MMA fighter Slice, real name Kevin Ferguson, was admitted to hospital in Coral Springs, Florida, with police reportedly asking his family for information after his admittance.
However, it was confirmed later on Monday night that the former UFC fighter had died. He is survived by his girlfriend and six children.
His training outfit, the American Top Team, confirmed the news on Twitter, posting: “The ATT Family and South Florida community lost a legend today. RIP Kimbo.”
Slice has been competing most recently in the Bellator MMA fighting company, with his last outing coming in February at Bellator 149 in a victory over Dada 5000. The win was overturned however, after Slice had tested positive for steroids.
Slice was due to fight at Bellator London on 16 July at the O2 Arena, and had planned to fly to the capital to meet members of the media this week before being admitted to hospital. A statement from Bellator president Scott Coker confirmed Slice’s death, and expressed the entire company’s sadness at the tragic news… Read More