MMA world, other athletes react to Kimbo Slice’s sudden death

This May 31, 2008, file photo shows Kimbo Slice, right, battling James Thompson of Manchester, England during their EliteXC heavyweight bout at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Rich Schultz, File/AP)

Mixed martial artist and street-fighter Kevin Ferguson, who also went by the name Kimbo Slice, died Monday night after being hospitalized in Florida.

Ferguson last fought in February and was scheduled to fight July 16 on a Bellator card in London.

While some details are still unknown about Ferguson’s hospitalization and cause of death, fighters, other athletes and celebrities took to Twitter to offer condolences.

RIP Kimbo pic.twitter.com/Q4kZ4xhff8

— Dana White (@danawhite) June 7, 2016

#RIPKimboSlice https://t.co/HGAFYrVVBV

— UFC (@ufc) June 7, 2016

We lost a very passionate and caring person in @KimboSlice …..don't let the image fool you.

— Bill Goldberg (@Goldberg) June 7, 2016

So sorry to Kimbo's family. My thoughts are with you In this horrible time. #RIPKimbo

— Seth Petruzelli (@silverbackseth) June 7, 2016

My deepest condolences go out to @KimboSlice family. Every time I spoke with him,his love for you shone through. #RIPKevinFerguson

— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) 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

So sorry to hear the news of Kimbo Slice passing. Such a nice man outside the cage/ring. RIP

— Jimmy Lennon Jr (@TheClassyJr) 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

Rip kimbo. A true warrior and really nice guy. Thoughts and prayers to his family. #KimboSlice

— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) 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

Prince, Ali, Kimbo, Jordan Parsons RIP
Like I said before make sure you tell everybody that's important to you that you love them everyday!

— Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) June 7, 2016

Im at a loss for words… Rest In Heaven @KimboSlice pic.twitter.com/dFL7m8X0ck

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) June 7, 2016

RIP Kimbo my brother,we will miss you in the 305,only love4U. HH

— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) June 7, 2016

Man…Kimbo was about the realest street fighter out there! Those YouTube clips used to give me LIFE on game day! #RIP

— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) June 7, 2016

Sad to hear about the passing of Kimbo Slice. Condolences to his family. #RIP

— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) June 7, 2016

Once again I've woken up to sad news RIP to a lovely person Kimbo Slice sending my blessing to his family pic.twitter.com/KXzWqizBw0

— Michael Venom Page (@Michaelpage247) June 7, 2016