Biography
Kevin Christopher Randleman (August 10, 1971 – February 11, 2016) was an American mixed martial artist, amateur and professional wrestler, and former UFC Heavyweight Champion. Randleman's background was in collegiate wrestling, in which he became a two-time NCAA Division I and a three-time Big Ten wrestling champion out of Ohio State University. Randleman competed in the heavyweight and light heavyweight classes in MMA. In addition to competing in the UFC, Randleman also fought for other organizations such as PRIDE, WVR, and Strikeforce. He was previously associated with Mark Coleman's Team Hammer House, before training at Randy Couture's gym in Las Vegas, Nevada. On May 16, 2020, the UFC announced that Randleman would be inducted into the pioneer wing of the UFC Hall of Fame.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.com1.26
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
1.12
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
2
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.82
avg
Submissions
0.45
avg
Knockdowns
How He Wins
Finish Rate
wins by finish
Recent Form
Mixed Martial Arts33 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Baga AgaevH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | FEFoMP - Mayor's Cup 2011 | May 7, 2011 |
| Loss |  Roger GracieH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery | May 15, 2010 |
| Loss |  Stanislav NedkovH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 11 | Nov 7, 2009 |
| Loss |  Mike WhiteheadH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields | Jun 6, 2009 |
| Win |  Ryo KawamuraH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 2 | May 18, 2008 |
| Loss | Maurício RuaH2H | Submission (kneebar) | R1 | Pride 32 - The Real Deal | Oct 21, 2006 |
| Win |  Fatih KocamisH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Bushido Europe: Rotterdam Rumble | Oct 9, 2005 |
| Loss | Kazuhiro NakamuraH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | PRIDE Total Elimination 2005 | Apr 23, 2005 |
| Loss | Mirko Cro CopH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | PRIDE Shockwave 2004 | Dec 31, 2004 |
| Loss | Ron WatermanH2H | Submission (americana) | R1 | PRIDE Final Conflict 2004 | Aug 15, 2004 |
| Loss | Fedor EmelianenkoH2H | Submission (kimura) | R1 | PRIDE Critical Countdown 2004 | Jun 20, 2004 |
| Win | Mirko Cro CopH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | PRIDE Total Elimination 2004 | Apr 25, 2004 |
| Loss | Kazushi SakurabaH2H | Submission (armbar) | R3 | PRIDE Final Conflict 2003 | Nov 9, 2003 |
| Loss | Quinton JacksonH2H | KO (knee and punches) | R1 | PRIDE 25 | Mar 16, 2003 |
| Win | Murilo RuaH2H | TKO (doctor stoppage) | R3 | PRIDE 24 | Dec 23, 2002 |
| Win | Kenichi YamamotoH2H | TKO (knees) | R3 | PRIDE 23 | Nov 24, 2002 |
| Win | Michiyoshi OharaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | PRIDE 22 | Sep 29, 2002 |
| Win | Brian FosterH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | RFC: The Beginning | Jul 13, 2002 |
| Win | Renato SobralH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 35 | Jan 11, 2002 |
| Loss | Chuck LiddellH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | UFC 31 | May 4, 2001 |
| Loss | Randy CoutureH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | UFC 28 | Nov 17, 2000 |
| Win | Pedro RizzoH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC 26 | Jun 9, 2000 |
| Win | Pete WilliamsH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC 23 | Nov 19, 1999 |
| Loss |  Bas RuttenH2H | Decision (split) | R1 | UFC 20 | May 7, 1999 |
| Win | Maurice SmithH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R1 | UFC 19 | Mar 5, 1999 |
| Loss | Tom EriksonH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | Brazil Open-'97 | Jun 15, 1997 |
| Loss | Carlos BarretoH2H | Technical Submission (triangle choke) | R1 | Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 6 | Mar 3, 1997 |
| Win | Dan BobishH2H | TKO (submission to punches) | R1 | Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 4 | Oct 22, 1996 |
| Win | Gustavo Homem de NeveH2H | TKO (submission to elbow) | Brazil Open '97 Semifinals. | 1 | — |
| Win | Mário NetoH2H | TKO (submission to punches) | UVTF 6 Tournament Semifinals. | 1 | — |
| Win | Ebenezer Fontes BragaH2H | Decision | UVTF 6 Tournament Quarterfinals. | 1 | — |
| Win |  Geza KalmanH2H | TKO (punches) | UVTF 4 Tournament Semifinals. | 1 | — |
| Win | Luiz Carlos Maciel | TKO (submission to punches) | UVTF 4 Tournament Quarterfinals. | 1 | — |
Related Fighters
Magomedbag Agaev29-22-0 · HW
Roger Gracie8-2-0 · MW
Stanislav Nedkov12-2-0 · LHW
Mike Whitehead27-8-0 · HW
Ryo Kawamura19-11-4 · MW
Mauricio Rua27-14-1 · LHW
Fatih Kocamis8-8-1 · LHW
Kazuhiro Nakamura21-13-0 · MW
Mirko Filipovic38-11-2 · HW
Ron Waterman16-6-2 · HW
Fedor Emelianenko40-7-0 · HW
Quinton Jackson38-14-0 · HWData sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.