Bellator: Kimbo Slice Showed No Warning Signs of Heart Problems in Pre-Fight Tests
TMZSports.com on Wednesday reported that Kimbo Slice showed no signs of serious heart problems when cleared by doctors ahead of his February bout with Dhafir “Dada 5000” Harris, according to Bellator MMA officials.
Bellator said that Slice, who was 42 when he died on Monday, was subjected to extensive testing before his Bellator 149 battle because he was over the age of 35. He underwent a physical exam, an EKG and an EEG in order to be cleared to fight.
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After Slice passed away, it was revealed that his heart was in such poor condition that the powerful striker needed a heart transplant.
Sherdog.com contacted Bellator officials for comment on Wednesday but did not receive a reply.
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