Fighters React to the Death of ‘Kimbo Slice’

The news of Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson’s death was a shock to many when it was confirmed on Monday that the popular mixed martial artist had passed away in a South Florida hospital. The 42-year-old was admitted to the hospital for unknown reasons, and details around the fighters’ death are unclear.

Once the news broke of his passing, fighters reacted to the loss via Twitter.

RIP Kimbo pic.twitter.com/Q4kZ4xhff8

— Dana White (@danawhite) June 7, 2016

Rest in Peace #Kimbo #rip #kimboslice #mma #wmma #family #fighters #restinpeace https://t.co/vbKF5r8Aih pic.twitter.com/VEAcYSGIHO

— Joanna Jedrzejczyk (@joannamma) June 7, 2016

My condolences go out to Kimbo's family, friends and teammates

— Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) June 7, 2016

We battled inside the cage, warrior vs warrior. Outside the cage, we have loved ones. REST IN PEACE KIMBO SLICE. May God Watch Over You.

— KEN SHAMROCK (@ShamrockKen) 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

The ATT Family and South Florida community lost a legend today. RIP Kimbo. pic.twitter.com/sjs8ctyJMd

— American Top Team (@AmericanTopTeam) 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

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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

#RIP #KimboSlice

— Julianna Peña (@VenezuelanVixen) June 7, 2016

R.I.P Kimbo https://t.co/YWlEFvl0qm

— Tecia Torres (@TeciaTorres) June 7, 2016

RIP @KimboSlice (42 years old) @BellatorMMA @ufc https://t.co/eYBLN1jrG5 pic.twitter.com/N7XAZ0fJZF

— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) June 7, 2016

Sorry to hear about kimbo. RIP

— Manny Gamburyan (@MannyGamburyan) June 7, 2016

Rest in Peace kimbo. Descanse em Paz. https://t.co/yLtXrHrBEP

— Dhiego Lima (@DhLimaMMA) 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

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

Prince, Muhammad Ali and now Kimbo well I be damn… RIP

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) 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

My last conversation with kimboslice I'm so sad to have lost a really good man! #ripkimboslice https://t.co/4h7awJRxwy

— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) June 7, 2016

RIP Kimbo https://t.co/5MAY87ALsQ

— Hector Lombard (@HectorLombard) June 7, 2016

RIP! https://t.co/5pGcSXa8ag

— Cris Cyborg (@criscyborg) June 7, 2016

RIP to Kimbo Slice. Condolences to the Ferguson family.

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) June 7, 2016

RIP big fella. God speed. kimboslice https://t.co/4hOrgGtFo9

— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) June 7, 2016

RIP kimboslice you were humble, respectful, and a true warrior. You will be missed my friend. https://t.co/tHncJl59uB

— Ben Saunders (@bensaundersMMA) June 7, 2016

We lost two Combat Sports Legends this week. RIP Muhammad Ali & Kimbo Slice https://t.co/Hac992R0pn

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) 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

Praying for Kimbo's family/friends/coaches/training partners. Such sad news

— Michael McDonald (@MaydayMcDonald) June 7, 2016

Kimbo always felt like a big brother to me someone I truly looked up to and respected. Heart of Gold. RIP Ferg pic.twitter.com/J2jmznSWz2

— Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) June 7, 2016

2016 doesn't look a good year #MuhammadAli now @KimboSlice My thoughts & prayers are with your whole family. #RIP pic.twitter.com/NMUkEs3JOm

— Ruslan Magomedov (@MagomedovUFC) June 7, 2016

Life's short. We know that. But when you lose someone you love, that hits home hardest. So always forgive others, don't hate & hold grudges.

— Ruslan Magomedov (@MagomedovUFC) June 7, 2016

Now this is just SAD! #RIP https://t.co/IQXfOWtRYr

— Marion Reneau (@BelizeanBruiser) 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

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