MMA world, other athletes react to Kimbo Slice’s sudden death
Mixed martial artist and street-fighter Kevin Ferguson, who also went by the name Kimbo Slice, died Monday night after being hospitalized in Florida.
Ferguson last fought in February and was scheduled to fight July 16 on a Bellator card in London.
While some details are still unknown about Ferguson’s hospitalization and cause of death, fighters, other athletes and celebrities took to Twitter to offer condolences.
RIP Kimbo pic.twitter.com/Q4kZ4xhff8
— Dana White (@danawhite) June 7, 2016
#RIPKimboSlice https://t.co/HGAFYrVVBV
— UFC (@ufc) June 7, 2016
We lost a very passionate and caring person in @KimboSlice …..don't let the image fool you.
— Bill Goldberg (@Goldberg) June 7, 2016
So sorry to Kimbo's family. My thoughts are with you In this horrible time. #RIPKimbo
— Seth Petruzelli (@silverbackseth) June 7, 2016
My deepest condolences go out to @KimboSlice family. Every time I spoke with him,his love for you shone through. #RIPKevinFerguson
— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) June 7, 2016
A very very sad day. Lost a true friend and a legend in @KimboSlice may he rest in peace. My thoughts goes out to his family. #RIPkimbo
— Brad Pickett (@One_Punch) June 7, 2016
So sorry to hear the news of Kimbo Slice passing. Such a nice man outside the cage/ring. RIP
— Jimmy Lennon Jr (@TheClassyJr) June 7, 2016
Man, all I can say about @KimboSlice is that he was really a genuinely nice guy and a gentleman to everyone he dealt with in @BellatorMMA.
— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) June 7, 2016
Rip kimbo. A true warrior and really nice guy. Thoughts and prayers to his family. #KimboSlice
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) 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
Prince, Ali, Kimbo, Jordan Parsons RIP
Like I said before make sure you tell everybody that's important to you that you love them everyday!— Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) June 7, 2016
Im at a loss for words… Rest In Heaven @KimboSlice pic.twitter.com/dFL7m8X0ck
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) June 7, 2016
RIP Kimbo my brother,we will miss you in the 305,only love4U. HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) June 7, 2016
Man…Kimbo was about the realest street fighter out there! Those YouTube clips used to give me LIFE on game day! #RIP
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) June 7, 2016
Sad to hear about the passing of Kimbo Slice. Condolences to his family. #RIP
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) June 7, 2016
Once again I've woken up to sad news RIP to a lovely person Kimbo Slice sending my blessing to his family pic.twitter.com/KXzWqizBw0
— Michael Venom Page (@Michaelpage247) June 7, 2016
Rest in peace Kimbo Slice
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) June 7, 2016
Can't believe Kimbo Slice passed away today, you never know when it's your time to go
— Maurice Ager (@moeager) June 7, 2016
Damn man. 2016 been a rough one. R.I.P Kimbo Slice
— Duane Brown (@DuaneBrown76) June 7, 2016
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