Kimbo Slice, a man who went from backyard fighting sensation to MMA ratings king, died Monday at the age of 42, sources confirmed with MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani. The cause of death was unclear.
Slice's gym American Top Team tweeted Monday night that Slice had died.
The ATT Family and South Florida community lost a legend today. RIP Kimbo. pic.twitter.com/sjs8ctyJMd
— American Top Team (@AmericanTopTeam) June 7, 2016
TMZ reported Monday that Slice was rushed to the hospital in Coral Gables, Fla., his city of residence, and was in dire condition.