Former Gladiator Challenge Super Heavyweight Champion Ross Clifton passed away from an apparent heart attack on the morning of Sept. 5, according to MMAWeekly.
"The Grizzly" is perhaps best known for being fed to a juiced-up Ken Shamrock at the War Gods: "Valentine’s Eve Massacre" event, which took place at the Selland Arena in Fresno, Calif., back on Feb. 13.
Despite submitting Clifton via first round armbar, Shammy was popped for steroids nearly one month after the event.
The 6'8," 360-pound goliath tried to rebound from "The World's Most Dangerous Loss" by throwing leather with Rick Vardell last July, but the portly powerhouse was stopped in the first round for his fifth straight loss.
Clifton ran a mixed martial arts school called "Grizzly's Den" in Cameron Park, Calif., and is survived by his wife.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Clifton family during this difficult time.