Name: Okamoto: Kimbo will be remembered as a fighter through and through
Uploaded: 2016-06-07T03:53:27Z
Duration: 1 min 32 s
Description: ESPN MMA writer Brett Okamoto looks back at the MMA career of Kimbo Slice, who died Monday at age 42.

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Jun 7, 2016, 10:52 AM ET

The mixed martial arts world lost one of its most iconic fighters when Kimbo Slice died Monday at the age of 42.

His loss obviously resonated throughout the MMA community. Here's a sampling of the reaction to Slice's death:

RIP Kimbo pic.twitter.com/Q4kZ4xhff8
— Dana White (@danawhite) 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

Be blessed on your new journey Kimbo. You inspired so many! With our short time in life,inspiration is King. My condolences to the Slice fam
— Rashad Evans (@SugaRashadEvans) June 7, 2016

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

Terrible news last night. My condolences to his family. Only 42 years of age, way to young, we are going to miss this legend. Loved that dude #Kimbo Kevin Ferguson

A photo posted by Mike Brown (@mikebrownmma) on Jun 7, 2016 at 5:26am PDT

You were always such a gentleman to me. Whenever you were around I felt a peace come over the room. It was honor sharing a stage with you my friend. RIP Kimbo. ❤️ love and peace to your family. Hearts are heavy for this loss. #kimboslice #KevinFerguson

A photo posted by GinaJCarano (@ginajcarano) on Jun 6, 2016 at 10:30pm PDT

Rip kimbo Slice...

A photo posted by natediaz209 (@natediaz209) on Jun 7, 2016 at 1:28am PDT

There were also an outpouring of sympathy from elsewhere in the sports world:

Im at a loss for words... Rest In Heaven @KimboSlice pic.twitter.com/dFL7m8X0ck
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) June 7, 2016

#RIPKimboSlice - Im glad I got to know you my friend. You were a badass SOB and extremely kind at the same time. U will be missed. #itstrue
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) June 7, 2016

RIP Kimbo my brother,we will miss you in the 305,only love4U. HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) June 7, 2016

Don't tell me Unc gone !!!!! pic.twitter.com/CwiuyEwY3P
— Antonio Brown (@AntonioBrown84) June 7, 2016

Kimbo Slice. Smh. I Use To Sneak To Watch Your Videos In High School. Rest Easy. #TooYoungTooSoon
— Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) June 7, 2016