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Former Kimbo Slice Bellator opponent, Dada 5000 set to make return in bare-knuckle boxing match on November 19th
The combat sports career of Dhafir Harris, also known as Dada 5000, lives on. One of the more colorful characters to appear in a cage, the Florida native is mostly known for his fight with Kimbo Slice. The two were previously friends and came up in the bare-knuckle fighting scene. For his part, Harris discussed […]
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Sean Gannon, UFC veteran who once fought Kimbo Slice, passes away
Sean Gannon, a former Boston police officer and a UFC veteran who once fought Kimbo Slice in a street fight, has passed away. Gannon’s death was first reported on social media as friends and family confirmed the sad news. MMA reporter Marcel Dorff also confirmed that Gannon has passed away. His age is unknown as […]
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Mike Perry wants to fight Michael Jai White in a backyard for Kimbo Slice
UFC welterweight Mike Perry (13-6 MMA) is a fan favorite known for his ability to put on exciting fights while delivering brutal knockouts. After a sensational start to his UFC career, which saw him go 4-1 with all four wins coming by way of knockout, ‘Platinum’ has hit a rough stretch in recent years. Following […]
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VIDEO | The Late Kimbo Slice Made His UFC Debut 8 Years Ago Today
#OnThisDay in 2009, Kimbo Slice made his UFC debut. pic.twitter.com/dieVLe1pbY — UFC (@ufc) December 5, 2017 When Kimbo Slice tragically passed away last June from congestive heart failure, he left a giant hole in the MMA community. Born Kevin Ferguson, Slice was more than just a mixed martial artist or a sports entertainment attraction, he […]
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VIDEO | Remembering Kimbo Slice one year since his passing
June 6, 2017, marks one year since the legend Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson passed away at the age of 42. In the video above, we take a look at the work of MMA Fighting’s Esther Lin and her story of getting to know Kimbo throughout his career in mixed martial arts. Kimbo Slice was one […]
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“Baby Slice” hopes to build on the legacy of his father Kimbo, evolve the Slice name
Just shy of one year ago, the combat sports world was rocked by the news that street fighter turned mixed martial arts icon “Kimbo Slice” (née Kevin Ferguson) had passed away at just 42 years of age. Last Friday, when Bellator touched down in London, England, Slice’s son Kevin Ferguson Jr. – who fights with […]
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VIDEO | Jorge Masvidal vs. Kimbo Slice’s protege, ‘Ray’ in bareknuckle street fight
You seen Jorge Masvidal get the job done against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in the co-main event of UFC on FOX 23. However, did you know that “Gamebred” also used to throw down in the bareknuckle scene that the late Kimbo Slice used to be a part of? Check out this video as we go way […]
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Nick Diaz recalls smoking blunts with Kimbo Slice and his star power
The late Kimbo Slice was a massive attraction with his rise from his viral street fighting videos on the Internet to headlining televised mixed martial arts bouts. MMA bad boy Nick Diaz recently appeared as a guest on an episode of GGN News with Snoop Dogg where the two talked about mixed martial arts and […]
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VIDEO | Way Back Wednesday: Watch Kimbo Slice Beat Up Afro Puff and Big Mac
https://youtu.be/snigTc_iaXM Earlier this year, news broke that Bellator heavyweight and former UFC star Kevin Ferguson – more widely known as Kimbo Slice – had tragically passed away. The beloved fighter died of heart failure after being rushed to a hospital in Florida. Slice, of course, rose to prominence as a street fighter. In the early 2000s, […]
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On this day in MMA history: Seth Petruzelli KOs Kimbo in 14 seconds flat
Eight years ago today, the MMA world was turned upside down with one punch and 14 seconds. Ultimate Fighter season 2 alum Seth Petruzelli, who was filling in for Ken Shamrock after a last-minute cut forced Shamrock off the card, had done something remarkable. He knocked out Kimbo Slice in one of the highest viewed […]
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VIDEO | Two guys take a punch from Kimbo Slice for money
Kevin Ferguson, better known as Kimbo Slice will forever be remembered in the hearts of his family, friends, and fans. Slice, who shockingly passed away at the age of 42 in June will forever live on the Internet, where his popularity grew immensely from his backyard bare knuckle fights. In this Flashback clip, we take […]
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VIDEO | The UFC pays tribute to Kimbo Slice
During last night’s UFC Fight Night 89 broadcast the UFC paid tribute to Kimbo Slice who tragically passed away on June 6 at just 42 years of age. Check out the above tribute video which showcases some of Kimbo’s most memorable moments. [ooyala code=”tvN2N1MzE6wTqZ1iQcOMg511am_K1IKF” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″]
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VIDEO | The side of Kimbo Slice that no one saw
Earlier this month, the MMA community was devastated to find out that bareknuckle boxing icon and Bellator MMA fighter Kimbo Slice had passed away at the age of 42 after needing a heart transplant. While Kimbo Slice was perceived as a big tough guy, which he was, Slice was also a family man who had […]
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VIDEO | Brendan Schaub pays emotional tribute to Kimbo Slice
The MMA world was taken by surprise last week when it was revealed that Kimbo Slice had passed away at the age of 42. Unbeknownst to the MMA community, Slice had a mass on his liver and needed a heart transplant. Prior to being transported to another hospital to await a heart transplant, Slice passed […]
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Spike to air an hour-long tribute special for Kimbo Slice
The mixed martial arts community was left in shock Monday evening when news broke that MMA icon Kimbo Slice had suddenly passed away at the tender age of 42. Today it was announced that SPIKE TV, the network who would have broadcasted his next fight, will be showing an hour-long “Kimbo” special on June 24 […]
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Video | Kimbo Slice gave, demanded and earned respect
Mixed martial arts icon Kimbo Slice tragically passed away earlier this week in Cleveland. The 42-year-old superstar originally became famous from his backyard fight videos, which went viral on the Internet, and carried on to his big draw in mixed martial arts where he set record numbers. A video was recently posted to Slice’s official […]
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Here’s how Kimbo Slice wanted to be remembered
Earlier this month, tragic news emerged that famed YouTube brawler and Mixed Martial Artist Kimbo Slice had passed away from heart failure in Florida at the age of 42. Understandably, the combat sports community was devastated about the loss of Slice, and many members of the MMA community began paying tribute to Slice. Interestingly, an […]
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VIDEO | Ken Shamrock says Kimbo Slice never got the respect he deserved
The news of Kevin Ferguson’s death caught everyone off guard. Ferguson, better known as Kimbo Slice was just 42-years-old and had a scheduled Bellator MMA bout with James Thompson set for July. Ferguson’s past Bellator MMA opponent Ken Shamrock spoke with TMZ on the untimely death of the brawling Interset sensation turned MMA star. Shamrock […]
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Wanderlei Silva pays tribute to Kimbo Slice, sheds light on brain trauma
Tragic news surfaced earlier this week that YouTube star and MMA fighter Kimbo Slice had passed away from heart failure in Florida. Unbeknownst to the MMA community, Slice had been hospitalized since June 3rd, at which point he learned that he had a mass on his liver, and would need a heart transplant. Since his […]
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Medical Examiner reveals why no autopsy needed in death of Kimbo Slice
People are still stunned that Kevin Ferguson, better known as Kimbo Slice had died at the age of 42 on Monday. The backyard Internet fighting sensation turned professional MMA star was admitted to a hospital on June 3, suffering from nausea, shortness of breath, and severe abdominal pain, according to a report from the Sun […]
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Dada5000 pays tribute to Kimbo Slice
Back in February, Kimbo Slice and Dada 5000 fought under the Bellator MMA banner at Bellator 149. The bout was a highly anticipated matchup between two men who earned their stripes through bareknuckle boxing. Leading up to the fight there was no shortage of trash talk between the two enemies. While their fight ended up […]
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VIDEO | Bellator MMA: In Focus with Kimbo Slice
Many are still shocked to find out that Kevin Ferguson, better known as Kimbo Slice has died at the age of 42. On Monday, TMZ reported that Kimbo was admitted to a hospital near his home in Florida. Later that day, news spread that Kimbo had passed away. Dive deeper into Kimbo’s life with Bellator […]
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Kimbo Slice preliminary cause of death listed
Tuesday night the MMA world was stunned as tragic news surfaced out of nowhere that MMA fighter Kimbo Slice had been hospitalized, and that the situation wasn’t good. Shortly following the initial report of Slice’s hospitalization, reports began emerging that Slice passed away at the age of 42 in Florida. While no cause of death […]
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UFC releases statement on Kimbo Slice’s death
Tragic news surfaced late Monday evening that YouTube sensation, and Bellator MMA fighter Kimbo Slice had passed away from heart failure in Florida at the age of 42. While the MMA community was extremely saddened by Slice’s death, his former employers, the UFC, sent out a statement regarding his death which MMAMania obtained: “UFC is […]
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Bellator President Scott Coker’s statement on the death of Kimbo Slice
Tragic news hit late Monday when it became known that Kevin Ferguson, better known as Kimbo Slice, had died at the age of 42. Slice was scheduled to fight at Bellator 158 in July in a rematch with James Thompson. Bellator MMA President Scott Coker released the following statement following the news of Kimbo’s death: […]
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MMA community reacts to the death of Kimbo Slice
Tragic and shocking news blazed over the Internet when it became known that Kevin Ferguson, better known as Kimbo Slice, died after being admitted to a hospital in Florida late Monday. The 42-year-old Internet sensation turned MMA star had an intimidating look and character that captivated the attention of people around the world, but the […]
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Kimbo Slice tragically passes away at age 42
42-year-old Kevin Ferguson, better known as Kimbo Slice passed away late Monday. TMZ initially reported that Ferguson was admitted to a hospital near his home in Coral Springs, Florida on Monday. ESPN’s Billy Corben acknowledged Ferguson’s death late Monday on twitter. RIP @KimboSlice: a 305 original, a true fighter, a one-of-a-kind Miami legend pic.twitter.com/NTvwDf1uTE — […]
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Report: Kimbo Slice hospitalized, not in good condition
Bellator MMA fighter Kevin Ferguson, better known as Kimbo Slice was admitted to a hospital close to his home in Coral Springs, Florida on Monday, according to law enforcement officers reported by TMZ. Sources are telling TMZ that “the situation does not look good.” The reason for Slice being admitted to the hospital has not […]