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UFC fighters post touching tributes to Kimbo Slice

Published Jun. 7, 2016 12:55 p.m. ET

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Former UFC fighter and "Ultimate Fighter" alum Kevin Ferguson, affectionately known as Kimbo Slice by fans, passed away Monday at the age of 42. Slice, who gained internet fame after a series of his street fighters were posted to YouTube, influenced a whole generation of fighters and helped introduce mixed martial arts to entirely new fan base.

Slice was unapologetically confident and endeared himself to fans and fighters alike with his devoted transition to mixed martial arts from backyard street brawling.

Tuesday, fighters took to social media to pay tribute to Slice and his impact on the fighting world.

Thx 4 being so kind 2 me & my family! We will miss u! RIP ! My last convo w/ @KimboSlice https://t.co/XONMTop3DO pic.twitter.com/LnkACNYhSP
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) June 7, 2016

Sad to hear about the passing of Kimbo Slice. Condolences to his family. #RIP
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) June 7, 2016

You'd never find anyone that could say a bad thing about Kimbo. Such a great guy. Going to be missed. Rest easy big fella. #RIPKimbo
— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocicufc) 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

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

RIP Kimbo Slice. It was an honor to have you for time we did. Kimbo Slice - This is how we eat. pic.twitter.com/RSZTgb35bN
— Patrick Williams (@IAMTHEANIMAL) June 7, 2016

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