MMA fighter Kimbo Slice dies aged 42 after being rushed to hospital in South Miami
The street fighter, real name Kevin Ferguson, was admitted to hospital on Monday night but police suspect no foul play
POPULAR MMA fighter Kimbo Slice has died aged 42.
The street fighter, real name Kevin Ferguson, was admitted to hospital in South Miami on Monday night but as yet no reason for his death has been released.
Rising to fame on the back of his YouTube street fighting videos, Slice signed up to UFC in 2009 but lost his first bout to Roy Nelson.
He switched to Bellator MMA last year his but had his fighting licence revoked in Texas after testing positive for steroids.
Bellator president Scott Coker expressed his shock an the fighter's death through a statement.
He said: "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 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."
Slice - who leaves behind six children and long-time girlfriend Antionette Ray - was due to fight James Thompson in London next month.
Police suspect no foul play in his death.