He’d been due to headline Bellator 158 at the O2 in July in what was a rematch against James Thompson and company president Scott Coker expressed his sadness at the “devastating and untimely loss” of Slice.

” The Following On team continue the build-up to the first Test between England and Sri Lanka in Galle. In today’s episode we hear from England bowler James Anderson and head coach Trevor Bayliss. talkSPORT will bring you live and exclusive coverage of Saturday’s Twenty20 and England’s entire Test series in Sri Lanka ” ” 1 Kimbo Slice (above, right) has died aged 42 Mixed martial arts fighter Kimbo Slice has died at the age of 42.

The American, whose real name is Kevin Ferguson, went from internet street brawler to professional fighter was taken to hospital in Miami, Florida on Monday night though the cause of death is unclear. He’d been due to headline Bellator 158 at the O2 in July in what was a rematch against James Thompson and company president Scott Coker expressed his sadness at the “devastating and untimely loss” of Slice. “One of the most popular MMA fighters ever, Kimbo was a charismatic, larger-than-life personality that transcended the sport,” he said. “Outside of the cage he was a friendly, gentle giant and a devoted family man.” In a statetent, Bellator 158 promoters Atak Promotions were able to confirm the event would go ahead. “We are deeply saddened by the devastating loss of Kimbo Slice.

Our thoughts are with his family and we want to thank Bellator fans from around the world who have offered their condolences and messages of support.1xbet mobile app They are greatly appreciated and will mean a lot to his family during this difficult time. “We can confirm Bellator 158 will still take place in London at The O2 on 16 July where we will remember Kimbo’s exceptional life as one of the most popular MMA fighters ever with a replacement head line fighter to represent the talent and excitement that he brought to us all.” Slice made his professional MMA debut in 2007 and as well as Bellator, has fought under the Elite XC and UFC banners, with his most recent fight coming in February against Dhafir “Dada 5000” Harris at Bellator 149.  Although he won the fight by knockout in the third round, Slice was later revealed to have tested positive for Nandrolone meaning his victory was recorded as no contest and a three-month suspension by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration followed. “