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Bellator MMA's Kimbo Slice dies in Florida hospital

MMA heavyweight Kimbo Slice (real name: Kevin Ferguson) passed away in a Coral Springs, Florida hospital on Monday night. Following numerous rumors/reports, his gym, American Top Team, confirmed the news. Bellator MMA president Scott Coker released a statement on the passing of Slice:

"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.