The martial arts community lost one of its own on Monday. Kimbo Slice, the legendary street brawler responsible for several of the most-watched moments in MMA history, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 42.
Slice, whose real name was Kevin Ferguson, is survived by his six children and longtime girlfriend Antoinette Ray. He was a beloved member of American Top Team and was expected to fight just next month at Bellator 158. On Thursday, the community joined together to remember Slice, and the legacy of the backyard king who touched so many lives in his short time.
The ATT Family and South Florida community lost a legend today. RIP Kimbo. pic.twitter.com/sjs8ctyJMd
— American Top Team (@AmericanTopTeam) June 7, 2016
RIP kimbo was a real dude real humble my prayers with his fam
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) June 7, 2016
I knew kimbo since I was 19. I was a kid. Wouldn't be where I'm at it if it wasn't for him.
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) June 7, 2016
Wow, kinda stunned right now. #RIPKimbo
— Seth Petruzelli (@silverbackseth) June 7, 2016
Just a heads up everyone, please don't refer to me as the Kimbo killer any more...kinda weird now.
— Seth Petruzelli (@silverbackseth) June 7, 2016
RIP @KimboSlice just goes to show don't waste a moment or a day without saying real things to real people who been there from day one!
— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) 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
#RIP #KimboSlice | The once backyard brawler, turned MMA fighter passes at 42 years old. https://t.co/xfJ70REcrB
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) June 7, 2016
Oh no!!! #KimboSlice f!!!!
— Julianna Peña (@VenezuelanVixen) June 7, 2016
— Julianna Peña (@VenezuelanVixen) June 7, 2016
My heart goes out to Kevin Ferguson's family. One of the good guys. Heart breaking. https://t.co/aMxWXG56Eo
— Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) June 7, 2016
Really up sad about this devastated news. #RIP Kimbo God bless you and your family. Muito triste… https://t.co/eJrPYEfQA0
— Roan Jucao (@jucao) June 7, 2016
R.I.P Kimbo https://t.co/YWlEFvl0qm
— Tecia Torres (@TeciaTorres) June 7, 2016
Man RIP Kimbo Slice!
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) 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
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
Can't believe we've lost another too soon!! My heart goes to big fergs family right now, so… https://t.co/bAIbaOSll3
— Liam McGeary (@liam_mcgeary) June 7, 2016
RIP kimbo. #kimbo #rip #att https://t.co/7PRxTgPUgM
— Santiago Ponzinibbio (@SPonzinibbioMMA) June 7, 2016
Without Kimbo there is no Dawg Fight. He was the godfather of the game. @therealdada5000's mentor and inspiration. https://t.co/LFXewx9rKw
— Billy Corben (@BillyCorben) June 7, 2016
Bummed to hear the King of the Streets, #Kimbo has passed. Thoughts & prayers to his 6 kids & family. #RIPKimbo pic.twitter.com/bU5CSHnYg6
— Johnny Hollywood (@HollywoodCase) June 7, 2016
Thanks for the entertainment @KimboSlice RIP
— Shane Carwin (@ShaneCarwin) June 7, 2016
My condolences go out to Kimbo's family, friends and American Top Team coaches and teammates.
— Brandon Gibson (@SixGunGibson) June 7, 2016
"WSOF sends its thoughts & prayers to @KimboSlice’s family in their time of grief. He will be missed." @SugarRaySefo pic.twitter.com/gCt075Xb2i
— WSOF (@MMAWorldSeries) June 7, 2016
Prince, Muhammad Ali and now Kimbo well I be damn... RIP
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) June 7, 2016
Rest in Peace kimbo. Descanse em Paz. https://t.co/yLtXrHrBEP
— Dhiego Lima (@DhLimaMMA) June 7, 2016
Praying for Kimbo's family/friends/coaches/training partners. Such sad news
— Michael McDonald (@MaydayMcDonald) June 7, 2016
.RIP Kimbo Slice #streetlegends https://t.co/5YDSOGLUuI
— Nordine Taleb (@TNT83MMA) June 7, 2016
RIP kimbo sad man you just never know live your life to the fullest.
— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) June 7, 2016
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) June 7, 2016
This week has been wild in combat sports. @kimboslice you will be missed my brother. He entertained, he made our... https://t.co/an9yg1VrUu
— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) June 7, 2016
We lost one of the good guys today at @americantopteam. Kimbo always repped us hard and always… https://t.co/oTjYJztStH
— Cole Miller (@colemillerATT) June 7, 2016
Sorry to hear about kimbo. RIP :(
— Manny Gamburyan (@MannyGamburyan) June 7, 2016
We've lost two great fighters these last days. Rest in peace to the man who gave hope to the… https://t.co/nEfJH4aKwG
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) June 7, 2016
You were an overcomer, pioneer, and Internet sensation turn MMA Icon! But more importantly you… https://t.co/1X0hYh3gsG
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) June 7, 2016
RIP Kimbo. He truly lived the American dream. Glad I got to know him some. Super nice guy he will be missed.
— Justin Edwards (@FastEddyMma) June 7, 2016
RIP Kimbo Slice pic.twitter.com/J1SKGYr88U
— noad lahat (@Neo_MMA) June 7, 2016
RIP KIMBO SLICE. You will be missed fam.!!!
— Melvin Guillard (@Young__Assassin) June 7, 2016
Sad news for the @AmericanTopTeam family this evening. #RIPKIMBOSLICE
— Will Brooks (@illwillbrooks86) June 7, 2016
#RIP #Kimbo A lot of the public probably didn't see that side of you, but those that knew you knew that good guy. pic.twitter.com/EGHTxQ236c
— Justin Wren MMA (@TheBigPygmy) June 7, 2016
Terrible news last night. My condolences to his family. Only 42 years of age, way to young, we… https://t.co/dTjqUpgUCQ
— Mike Brown (@mikebrownmma) June 7, 2016
Prince, Ali, Kimbo, Jordan Parsons RIP
— Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) June 7, 2016
Like I said before make sure you tell everybody that's important to you that you love them everyday!
Rip kimbo... He put Mma on the map in miami. No one else got the masses involved in mma down here like he did.
— malki kawa (@malkikawa) June 7, 2016
Another warrior falls rip Kimbo pic.twitter.com/4CfGPjE1BC
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) June 7, 2016
Im at a loss for words... Rest In Heaven @KimboSlice pic.twitter.com/dFL7m8X0ck
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) June 7, 2016
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