Mixed martial arts fighter Kimbo Slice has died. He was 42.

Slice was hospitalized early Monday near his home in Coral Springs, Florida and passed a short time later.

He fought for Bellator MMA and CEO Scott Coker had this to say about the star fighter:

We are all shocked and saddened by the devastating untimely loss of Kimbo Slice, a beloved member of the Bellator family. Outside the cage he was a friendly, gentle giant and a devoted family man. His loss leaves us all with extremely heavy hearts, and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ferguson family and all of Kimbo's friends, fans and teammates.

Kimbo, who's real name is Kevin Ferguson, last fought at Bellator 149 back in February and defeated Dada 5000. However, the victory was overturned when Slice tested positive for a banned substance.

Over a decade ago, Slice became an internet sensation for his backyard fighting videos, destroying several opponents in unsanctioned street fights.

He would later sign a deal with UFC. While his MMA career never really took off, he was undefeated as a boxer, with a 7-0 record.

Slice also did some acting, appearing in the 2012 film "The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption."

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