KIMBO SLICE DEAD AT 42

Immediate reports say Kimbo Slice died at his South Florida home earlier this evening. Police say there is no foul play suspected.

Slice’s rags to riches story (was homeless) started with his brutal back yard fights eventually making him famous on the internet and then breaking into professional MMA fighting.

Slice was most recently signed with Bellator and been scheduled to a rematch with James Thompson at Bellator 158 in London on July 16.

“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 of 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.” – Scott Coker, President of Bellator