Breaking: MMA Fighter Kimbo Slice Dead At 42

Longtime street fighter and MMA fighter Kimbo Slice was reportedly hospitalized early Monday morning and according to TMZ, the situation is ‘dire’.

Via TMZ:

“MMA fighter Kimbo Slice was hospitalized in Florida earlier today … and multiple sources tell TMZ Sports the situation does not look good. Law enforcement sources tell us … Slice was admitted to a hospital near his home in Coral Springs, FL. Police are currently at his home gathering information from family members.”

Kimbo’s last fight was against Dada 5000 when he stepped into the cage at Bellator 149, coming out victorious at the time. The victory was later overturned when Slice tested positive for a banned steroid.

Update:

Can confirm reports that Kimbo Slice was admitted to a local Fla. hospital. I’m told at this time that he’s not in good shape, sadly. — Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 7, 2016

Sources have told me that Kimbo Slice has passed away. — LongShot Sports (@LongShotTweets) June 7, 2016

It’s pretty much confirmed now. Kimbo Slice has died — Bookie Insiders MMA (@UFCInsiders) June 7, 2016

Update: It has been confirmed that #UFC & #Bellator veteran, Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson (5-2) has died due to heart failure. #RIPWarrior — MMA Nick (@MMA_Nick) June 7, 2016

The training partner of Kimbo Slice posted on Facebook that Kimbo passed away from heart failure. — Jeremie Poplin (@jeremiepoplin) June 7, 2016

Kimbo Slice’s training partner said he died of heart failure. pic.twitter.com/0fazf6Tsd2 — BLACK ADAM SCHEFTER (@B1ackSchefter) June 7, 2016

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

The ATT Family and South Florida community lost a legend today. RIP Kimbo. pic.twitter.com/sjs8ctyJMd — American Top Team (@AmericanTopTeam) June 7, 2016

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

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