UFC Veteran Kimbo Slice Passes Away at 42

BY: Denver Sean

Published 9 years ago

MMA fighter Kimbo Slice has passed away at 42. According to reports, he suffered a heart attack and couldn’t be revived.

Just left @KimboSlice and his cousin Dwyane. He had a heart attack and could not be revived. #RIP @arielhelwani

— Dave Gaston (@Davegaston48) June 7, 2016

https://twitter.com/MMA_Nick/status/740002976157306880

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

The ATT Family and South Florida community lost a legend today. RIP Kimbo. pic.twitter.com/sjs8ctyJMd

— American Top Team (@AmericanTopTeam) June 7, 2016

Slice became an Internet sensation back in 2003 for his backyard fighting videos. He later signed a deal to fight in the UFC.

RIP.

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UFC Veteran Kimbo Slice Passes Away at 42

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