![]() Slice's pro MMA record was 5-2, 1 NC, with an undefeated 7-0 boxing record. He was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter in 2009, and fought twice for the UFC before making his return to mixed martial arts competition in 2015. Although Slice was never a real threat to other UFC fighters in his weight class, he’s remained an icon in the fighting community. 17M views, 12K likes, 1.3K loves, 590 comments, 2.9K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from UFC Fight Pass: From backyard brawls to the UFC, there's no story quite like that of Kimbo's rise to stardom. He left the streetfight scene a few years later and began training in MMA in 2005, and debuted in 2007. ![]() Slice's rise to fame came in 2003 when he posted unsanctioned, outdoor "backyard brawls" on video websites including YouTube. Slice became an internet sensation after partaking in a number of bare. He was scheduled to headline next month's Bellator 158 card in London against James Thompson. EA Sports UFC 4 will see the introduction of The Backyard as a fighting location in what is an ode to the late Kimbo Slice. ![]() Rich Schultz AP Kevin Ferguson used the Kimbo Slice role to surf the YouTube/DailyMotion wave. The heavyweight fighter tested positive for banned substances in a pre-fight drug test prior to the Dada 5000 bout, which turned the result into a no-contest. Kimbo Slice emerged from backyard brawls to become a popular figure in mixed martial arts. The Florida-native finished legend Ken Shamrock in his return to active mixed martial arts competition last year, also under the Bellator MMA banner. Slice most recently fought for Bellator MMA, coming off a TKO win over Dada 5000 at Bellator 149 this past February. Download and listen in high quality 320Kbps (HD), Listen and download thousands of mp3 Free. His cause of death hasn't been confirmed at this time. Masvidal's opponent would be a much larger man, a. The brawl would take place in an hour, the guy said. 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."Įarly Monday evening, Slice was hospitalized according to a report from TMZ. It was a guy calling for Kimbo Slice, the legendary godfather of backyard fighting. "Outside of the cage he was a friendly, gentle giant and a devoted family man. One of the most popular MMA fighters ever, Kimbo was a charismatic, larger-than-life personality that transcended the sport. (The Sports Xchange) - Mixed martial arts fighter Kimbo Slice, who rose to fame in the early 2000s through videos of his unsanctioned street fights and backyard brawls, died on Monday at. "We are all shocked and saddened by the devastating and untimely loss of Kimbo Slice, a beloved member of the Bellator family. Bellator MMA president Scott Coker released a statement on the passing of Slice: Following numerous rumors/reports, his gym, American Top Team, confirmed the news. MMA heavyweight Kimbo Slice (real name: Kevin Ferguson) passed away in a Coral Springs, Florida hospital on Monday night.
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