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MMA fighter Kimbo Slice died Monday, June 6, at age 42 from an undisclosed illness.
According to Yahoo Sports, Kimbo, real name Kevin Ferguson fell ill at his Florida home Monday afternoon. He was taken to the Northwest Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, where he passed away.
"At 8 p.m. (ET) we received a call from TMZ," Sgt. Carla Kmiotek of the Coral Springs police told Yahoo Sports. "Our communications department confirmed with Northwest Medical that he is there. We did not receive a police or EMS call from the residence. There is no foul play suspected and there is no investigation. It is being handled as a medical incident."
Kimbo became known in 2003 when he started participating in unsanctioned street fights. Footage of the scraps began to pop up on YouTube, gaining the popular fighter an underground fan base.
Kimbo became a professional mixed martial artist in 2007 when he signed a contract with EliteXC. He appeared in season 10 of The Ultimate Fighter in 2009.
The Bahamian-born brawler made his UFC debut in a loss to Matt Mitrione on May 8, 2010. It was his only professional fight for the organization.
Kimbo later signed with Bellator, where he has competed since 2015. His signature win for the organization was a technical knockout over Ken Shamrock at Bellator 138 on June 19, 2015. He last fought in February when he won a unanimous decision against Dada 5000. The bout was later ruled a no-contest when Kimbo tested positive for steroids following the fight.
His professional MMA record was 5-2-1. He had a 7-0 professional boxing record.
Bellator president Scott Coker confirmed Slice's death in a statement:
We are all shocked and saddened by the devastating and 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.
Kimbo was remembered by his peers vis Twitter.
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
Lost for words... #RIP @KimboSlice My thoughts & prayers are with your whole family. pic.twitter.com/q6rghhPE85
— King Mo (@KingMoFH) June 7, 2016
Once again I've woken up to sad news RIP to a lovely person Kimbo Slice sending my blessing to his family pic.twitter.com/KXzWqizBw0
— Michael Venom Page (@Michaelpage247) June 7, 2016
RIP my friend https://t.co/SAzxnmqTh9
— Royce Gracie (@realroyce) June 7, 2016
Saddened and shocked at the passing of our @bellatormma family member Kimbo Slice. We will miss… https://t.co/8MH5DNCkjT
— Justin Wren MMA (@TheBigPygmy) June 7, 2016
Our deepest condolences got out to Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson's family and friends.
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