According to various reports, MMA fighter Kimbo Slice (real name Kevin Ferguson) has passed away.
TMZ was one of the first to report that Slice was admitted to a Florida hospital Monday night and that he was in a ‘dire condition’.
Breaking: MMA fighter, Kimbo Slice has passed away. Details on https://t.co/INbIfp0l46 https://t.co/U8Z6yqyII1
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) June 7, 2016
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Slice last fought in Bellator 149 back in February beating Dada 5000 in a decision that was later overturned due to Slice testing positive for a banned substance.
If the news concerning Slice’s death is true it would continue an up and down past few days for the combat sports world.
UPDATE: Kimbo Slice’s death has been confirmed. Bellator president Scott Coker has released the following statement:
Statement from Bellator President Scott Coker on the passing away of Kimbo Slice pic.twitter.com/mdk6gRvF1w
— Jason Floyd (@Jason_Floyd) June 7, 2016