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Kevin Randleman MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

Kevin Randleman MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Kevin Randleman

KEVIN RANDLEMAN

“The Monster”
United States Flag UNITED STATES • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D 17-16-0
(T)KO 9-4
SUB 0-8
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY United States
WT CLASS Heavyweight • Light Heavyweight
HT / WT 5′ 10″, 205 lbs
BIRTHDATE 08/10/1971 (44)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 70.0″ (178cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Team Hammer House • TapouT • Columbus, Ohio
NICKNAME “The Monster”
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Captured Undisputed Belt at UFC 23 • 1 Title Defense
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UFC Hall of Fame Inductee Pioneer Wing • Class of 2020
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2x NCAA Division I National Champion Ohio State University 177 lb • 3x All-American
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UVTF 4 Tournament Champion Universal Vale Tudo 4 • Won 3 Fights in One Night
Kevin Randleman Record
WINS17
KO/TKO
9
SUB
0
DECISION
8
LOSSES16
KO/TKO
4
SUB
8
DECISION
4
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 33 professional bouts (17-16-0).

Win Rate

17 wins · 33 bouts

Loss Rate

16 losses · 33 bouts

Finish Rate

9 finishes · 33 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

9 KO/TKOs · 33 bouts

Submission Rate

0 submissions · 33 bouts

Decision Rate

8 decisions · 33 bouts

KEVIN RANDLEMAN FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Baga Agaev Russia Russia
FEFoMP – Mayor’s Cup 2011
May / 07 / 2011
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (4:05) May / 07 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME4:05
METHODSubmission (Armbar)
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🥊 FEFoMP Mayor’s Cup Main Event • Agaev vs. Randleman
Main Event
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Baga Agaev
Fight LocationRussia Khabarovsk, Russia (Platinum Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Baga Agaev Record at Bout (Opponent)25-11-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout17-15-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman scored an early takedown, but Russian sambo and judo specialist Agaev maneuvered from his back to lock in a tight armbar, forcing the submission at 4:05 of round one in Randleman’s final career bout.
LOSS
Roger Gracie Brazil Brazil
Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery
May / 15 / 2010
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 2 (4:10) May / 15 / 2010
ROUND2
TIME4:10
METHODSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
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🥊 Strikeforce Feature Bout • Gracie vs. Randleman
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Roger Gracie
Fight LocationUnited States St. Louis, Missouri, United States (Scottrade Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Roger Gracie Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout17-14-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Roger Gracie: -500 (Favorite) vs Kevin Randleman: +320 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike England
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman defended Gracie’s ground attacks through the opening frame, but the multi-time BJJ world champion secured full mount in round two, transitioned to the back, and locked in a rear-naked choke at 4:10.
LOSS
Stanislav Nedkov Bulgaria Bulgaria
World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 11
Nov / 07 / 2009
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Nov / 07 / 2009
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 Sengoku 11 Light Heavyweight Bout • Randleman vs. Nedkov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Stanislav Nedkov
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Stanislav Nedkov Record at Bout (Opponent)9-0-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout17-13-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Stanislav Nedkov: -210 (Favorite) vs Kevin Randleman: +168 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Ryogaku Wada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman utilized punishing low kicks and defensive sweeps to neutralize the undefeated Bulgarian prospect, but dropped a closely contested split decision on the judges’ scorecards after 15 minutes.
LOSS
Mike Whitehead United States United States
Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields
Jun / 06 / 2009
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 06 / 2009
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Strikeforce Debut • Whitehead vs. Randleman
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Mike Whitehead
Fight LocationUnited States St. Louis, Missouri, United States (Scottrade Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Mike Whitehead Record at Bout (Opponent)23-6-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout17-12-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mike Whitehead: -130 (Favorite) vs Kevin Randleman: +100 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Whitehead established control with takedowns through rounds one and two. In round three, Randleman stormed back with a crushing left hook that dropped Whitehead, but Whitehead survived the barrage to win a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
WIN
Ryo Kawamura Japan Japan
World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 2
May / 18 / 2008
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) May / 18 / 2008
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Sengoku 2 Feature Bout • Randleman vs. Kawamura
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Ryo Kawamura
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Ariake Coliseum)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204 lbs
Ryo Kawamura Record at Bout (Opponent)8-2-2
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout16-12-0
Officials
Ref: Kenichi Serizawa
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning to action after an extended recovery from severe illness and injuries, Randleman relied on his explosive freestyle wrestling to out-grapple Kawamura over three rounds for a unanimous decision win.
LOSS
Mauricio Rua Brazil Brazil
Pride 32 – The Real Deal
Oct / 21 / 2006
Submission (Kneebar)
Rnd 1 (2:35) Oct / 21 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME2:35
METHODSubmission (Kneebar)
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🥊 PRIDE US Debut Co-Feature • Rua vs. Randleman
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Maurício Rua
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Thomas & Mack Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup203 lbs vs 205 lbs
Maurício Rua Record at Bout (Opponent)13-2-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout16-11-0
Est. Fighter Purse$40,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Maurício Rua: -225 (Favorite) vs Kevin Randleman: +275 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Daisuke Noguchi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman scored an explosive double-leg takedown right off the opening bell, but 2005 Pride Grand Prix champion “Shogun” Rua countered in transition, securing a tight kneebar to force the tap at 2:35 of round one.
WIN
Fatih Kocamis Germany Germany
Bushido Europe – Rotterdam Rumble
Oct / 09 / 2005
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00) Oct / 09 / 2005
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Bushido Europe Super Fight • Randleman vs. Kocamis
Super Fight
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Fatih Kocamis
Fight LocationNetherlands Rotterdam, Netherlands (Ahoy Rotterdam)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Fatih Kocamis Record at Bout (Opponent)8-7-1
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout15-11-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman completely neutralized the Golden Glory striker with takedowns and smothering top position across two rounds in Rotterdam to take a clean unanimous decision victory.
LOSS
Kazuhiro Nakamura Japan Japan
PRIDE Total Elimination 2005
Apr / 23 / 2005
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Apr / 23 / 2005
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PRIDE 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix Opening Round
Tournament Bout
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Kazuhiro Nakamura
Fight LocationJapan Osaka, Japan (Osaka Dome)
Duration3 Rnd (10-5-5 min)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Kazuhiro Nakamura Record at Bout (Opponent)5-3-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout15-10-0
Officials
Ref: Daisuke Noguchi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Marking Randleman’s return to the light heavyweight division, Olympic judoka Nakamura out-landed Randleman on the feet and controlled the tempo on the mat to capture a unanimous decision over three rounds.
LOSS
Mirko Filipovic Croatia Croatia
PRIDE Shockwave 2004
Dec / 31 / 2004
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Rnd 1 (0:41) Dec / 31 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME0:41
METHODSubmission (Guillotine Choke)
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🥊 PRIDE Shockwave Rematch • Cro Cop vs. Randleman 2
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Mirko Filipović
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 Rnd (10-5-5 min)
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 228 lbs
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout (Opponent)13-2-2
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout15-9-0
Officials
Ref: Minoru Toyonaga
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their rematch, Randleman drove forward for a takedown, but Cro Cop sprawled swiftly, wrapped his arm around Randleman’s neck, and squeezed a tight guillotine choke to avenge his loss in just 41 seconds.
LOSS
Ron Waterman United States United States
PRIDE Final Conflict 2004
Aug / 15 / 2004
Submission (Keylock)
Rnd 1 (7:44) Aug / 15 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME7:44
METHODSubmission (Keylock)
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🥊 Heavyweight Showcase • Randleman vs. Waterman
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Ron Waterman
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 Rnd (10-5-5 min)
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 275 lbs
Ron Waterman Record at Bout (Opponent)12-2-2
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout15-8-0
Officials
Ref: Daisuke Noguchi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman lifted and slammed the 275-pound Waterman early, controlling the action from top position before Waterman used his immense size advantage to reverse and crank an americana keylock at 7:44 of round one.
LOSS
Fedor Emelianenko Russia Russia
PRIDE Critical Countdown 2004
Jun / 20 / 2004
Submission (Kimura)
Rnd 1 (1:33) Jun / 20 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME1:33
METHODSubmission (Kimura)
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🥊 PRIDE 2004 Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Fedor Emelianenko
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 Rnd (10-5-5 min)
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 233 lbs
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout (Opponent)18-1-0 (1 NC)
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout15-7-0
Officials
Ref: Minoru Toyonaga
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman scored one of the most iconic moments in combat sports history by executing a breathtaking high-angle German suplex that planted Fedor directly on his head. Fedor absorbed the slam, swept Randleman from the bottom, and finished with a kimura at 1:33.
WIN
Mirko Filipovic Croatia Croatia
PRIDE Total Elimination 2004
Apr / 25 / 2004
KO/TKO KO Award
Rnd 1 (1:57) Apr / 25 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME1:57
METHOD KO/TKO KO Award
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🥊 PRIDE 2004 Heavyweight Grand Prix Opening Round
2004 Upset of the Year
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Mirko Filipović
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 Rnd (10-5-5 min)
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 228 lbs
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout (Opponent)9-1-2
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout14-7-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
One of the greatest upsets in MMA history. Randleman feinted a level change and cracked tournament favorite Cro Cop with a thunderous counter left hook that dropped him flat, finishing with vicious ground punches at 1:57 of round one.
LOSS
Kazushi Sakuraba Japan Japan
PRIDE Final Conflict 2003
Nov / 09 / 2003
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 3 (2:36) Nov / 09 / 2003
ROUND3
TIME2:36
METHODSubmission (Armbar)
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🥊 PRIDE Final Conflict Special Attraction • Sakuraba vs. Randleman
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Kazushi Sakuraba
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Duration3 Rnd (10-5-5 min)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 185 lbs
Kazushi Sakuraba Record at Bout (Opponent)14-6-1 (1 NC)
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout14-6-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman controlled early rounds with thunderous takedowns and top control, but the crafty Japanese icon scrambled in round three and trapped Randleman’s arm in a trademark armbar to extract a tap at 2:36.
LOSS
Quinton Jackson United States United States
PRIDE 25: Body Blow
Mar / 16 / 2003
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (6:58) Mar / 16 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME6:58
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE Middleweight Title Eliminator • Jackson vs. Randleman
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Quinton Jackson
Fight LocationJapan Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Duration3 Rnd (10-5-5 min)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Quinton Jackson Record at Bout (Opponent)14-3-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout14-5-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-stakes battle between elite wrestlers. Following an intense clinch exchange, Jackson rocked Randleman with a vicious knee to the body followed by a massive right hook that sent Randleman to the canvas, forcing the stoppage at 6:58 of round one.
WIN
Murilo Rua Brazil Brazil
PRIDE 24: Cold Fury 3
Dec / 23 / 2002
KO/TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Rnd 3 (0:20) Dec / 23 / 2002
ROUND3
TIME0:20
METHODKO/TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
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🥊 PRIDE 24 Co-Main Event • Randleman vs. Ninja
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Murilo Rua
Fight LocationJapan Fukuoka, Japan (Marine Messe Fukuoka)
Duration3 Rnd (10-5-5 min)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Murilo Rua Record at Bout (Opponent)8-2-1
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout13-5-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman engaged in a fierce slugfest with Chute Boxe star “Ninja” Rua, landing a crushing counter left hook that sliced open a severe cut above Rua’s left eye, prompting ringside physicians to stop the fight at 0:20 of round three.
WIN
Kenichi Yamamoto Japan Japan
PRIDE 23: Championship Chaos 2
Nov / 24 / 2002
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:16) Nov / 24 / 2002
ROUND3
TIME1:16
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE 23 Feature Bout • Randleman vs. Yamamoto
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Kenichi Yamamoto
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Duration3 Rnd (10-5-5 min)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 195 lbs
Kenichi Yamamoto Record at Bout (Opponent)4-5-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout12-5-0
Officials
Ref: Ryogaku Wada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman completely overpowered former UFC Japan tournament winner Yamamoto on the mat, establishing north-south position in round three and driving heavy knee strikes into the head until the referee stopped the contest at 1:16.
WIN
Michiyoshi Ohara Japan Japan
PRIDE 22: Beasts from the East 2
Sep / 29 / 2002
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Sep / 29 / 2002
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PRIDE Debut • Randleman vs. Ohara
PRIDE Debut
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Michiyoshi Ohara
Fight LocationJapan Nagoya, Japan (Nagoya Rainbow Hall)
Duration3 Rnd (10-5-5 min)
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 235 lbs
Michiyoshi Ohara Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout11-5-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman dictated every second of his PRIDE debut, chasing down and grounding Japanese pro wrestler Ohara over three rounds to earn an overwhelming unanimous decision.
WIN
Brian Foster United States United States
RFC 1: The Beginning
Jul / 13 / 2002
KO
Rnd 1 (0:20) Jul / 13 / 2002
ROUND1
TIME0:20
METHODKO
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🥊 RFC 1 Heavyweight Feature • Randleman vs. Foster
Main Event
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Brian Foster
Fight LocationUnited States Denver, Colorado, United States (Denver Coliseum)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 245 lbs
Brian Foster Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout10-5-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman blitzed forward right off the opening bell, detonating a ferocious right hook that knocked Foster unconscious in just 20 seconds.
WIN
Renato Sobral Brazil Brazil
UFC 35: Throwdown
Jan / 11 / 2002
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jan / 11 / 2002
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Light Heavyweight Contender Bout • Randleman vs. Sobral
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Renato Sobral
Fight LocationUnited States Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Renato Sobral Record at Bout (Opponent)19-2-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout9-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Kevin Randleman: -175 (Favorite) vs Renato Sobral: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his 205-pound light heavyweight debut, Randleman executed textbook takedowns and smothering top control to neutralize “Babalu” Sobral’s submission attempts, taking a clean 30-27 unanimous decision across all scorecards.
LOSS
Chuck Liddell United States United States
UFC 31: Locked & Loaded
May / 04 / 2001
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:18) May / 04 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME1:18
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 31 Light Heavyweight Showcase • Randleman vs. Liddell
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Chuck Liddell
Fight LocationUnited States Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Trump Taj Mahal)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Chuck Liddell Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout9-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Kevin Randleman: -150 (Favorite) vs Chuck Liddell: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman pressed aggressively, but “The Iceman” timed a pinpoint counter left hook that stunned Randleman, following up with a barrage of punches against the fence to force the stoppage at 1:18 of round one.
LOSS
Randy Couture Title Fight United States United States
UFC 28: High Stakes
Nov / 17 / 2000
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (4:13) Nov / 17 / 2000
ROUND3
TIME4:13
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt UFC Heavyweight Championship • Randleman vs. Couture
Defending UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Randy Couture
Fight LocationUnited States Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Trump Taj Mahal)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup218 lbs vs 224 lbs
Randy Couture Record at Bout (Opponent)7-2-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout9-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Kevin Randleman: -140 (Favorite) vs Randy Couture: +110 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman established early control with wrestling and head strikes from the guard, but Couture mounted a comeback in round three, passing guard and securing mount before raining down punches to reclaim the UFC Heavyweight Championship at 4:13.
WIN
Pedro Rizzo Title Fight Brazil Brazil
UFC 26: Ultimate Field of Dreams
Jun / 09 / 2000
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Jun / 09 / 2000
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt UFC Heavyweight Championship • Randleman vs. Rizzo
Defended UFC Heavyweight Championship
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Pedro Rizzo
Fight LocationUnited States Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States (Five Seasons Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup215 lbs vs 232 lbs
Pedro Rizzo Record at Bout (Opponent)9-0-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout8-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Pedro Rizzo: -130 (Favorite) vs Kevin Randleman: +100 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman executed a disciplined tactical game plan, consistently taking down the feared, undefeated kickboxer and suffocating Rizzo from top control over 25 minutes to retain his UFC championship belt.
WIN
Pete Williams Title Fight United States United States
UFC 23: Ultimate Japan 2
Nov / 19 / 1999
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Nov / 19 / 1999
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt Vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship • Randleman vs. Williams
Captured UFC Heavyweight Championship
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Pete Williams
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup215 lbs vs 225 lbs
Pete Williams Record at Bout (Opponent)8-2-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout7-3-0
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman dominated Lion’s Den representative Pete Williams with relentless takedowns and positional control across five rounds, capturing the vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship via unanimous decision.
LOSS
Bas Rutten Title Fight Netherlands Netherlands
UFC 20: Battle for the Gold
May / 07 / 1999
Decision – Split
Rnd 1 (21:00) May / 07 / 1999
ROUND1
TIME21:00
METHODDecision – Split
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Belt Vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship • Rutten vs. Randleman
Vacant UFC Title Bout
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Bas Rutten
Fight LocationUnited States Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Boutwell Auditorium)
Duration1 x 15 min + Overtime
Weights Matchup215 lbs vs 205 lbs
Bas Rutten Record at Bout (Opponent)27-4-1
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout7-2-0
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
One of the most contentious decisions in early UFC history. Randleman scored repeated takedowns and busted open Rutten’s nose with ground strikes, while Rutten stayed active with heel strikes and short punches from bottom, convincing the judges to award Rutten a controversial split decision.
WIN
Maurice Smith United States United States
UFC 19: Ultimate Young Guns
Mar / 05 / 1999
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 1 (15:00) Mar / 05 / 1999
ROUND1
TIME15:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Randleman vs. Smith
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Maurice Smith
Fight LocationUnited States Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, United States (Casino Magic)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup215 lbs vs 220 lbs
Maurice Smith Record at Bout (Opponent)8-7-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout6-2-0
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman made an explosive UFC debut against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Maurice Smith, grounding the kickboxing master repeatedly to earn a dominant unanimous decision.
LOSS
Tom Erikson United States United States
Brazil Open ’97
Jun / 15 / 1997
KO
Rnd 1 (1:11) Jun / 15 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME1:11
METHODKO
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🥊 Brazil Open 1997 Tournament Final • Randleman vs. Erikson
Tournament Final
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Tom Erikson
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil
Duration1 x 20 min
Weights Matchup215 lbs vs 275 lbs
Tom Erikson Record at Bout (Opponent)4-0-1
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout6-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Clash of collegiate wrestling giants. The massive 275-pound Erikson stunned Randleman with punches in the opening exchange, knocking him out at 1:11 of the tournament final.
WIN
Gustavo Homem de Neve Brazil Brazil
Brazil Open ’97
Jun / 15 / 1997
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:21) Jun / 15 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME2:21
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Brazil Open 1997 Tournament Semifinal
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Gustavo Homem de Neve
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil
Duration1 x 20 min
Weights Matchup215 lbs vs 215 lbs
Gustavo Homem de Neve Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout5-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman took Homem de Neve down right away and unleashed vicious bare-knuckle elbow strikes from top position to force a submission due to strikes at 2:21.
LOSS
Carlos Barreto Brazil Brazil
UVF 6: Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 6
Mar / 03 / 1997
Submission (Triangle Choke)
Rnd 1 (22:24) Mar / 03 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME22:24
METHODSubmission (Triangle Choke)
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🥊 UVF 6 Tournament Final • Randleman vs. Barreto
Tournament Final
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Carlos Barreto
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup215 lbs vs 230 lbs
Carlos Barreto Record at Bout (Opponent)4-1-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout5-0-0
Officials
Ref: Sergio Batarelli
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a grueling 22-minute bare-knuckle tournament final, Randleman dished out heavy damage from inside the guard before Brazilian submission ace Barreto managed to lock in a triangle choke at 22:24.
WIN
Mario Neto Brazil Brazil
UVF 6: Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 6
Mar / 03 / 1997
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (11:24) Mar / 03 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME11:24
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UVF 6 Tournament Semifinal • Randleman vs. Neto
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Mario Neto
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil
Duration1 x 20 min
Weights Matchup215 lbs vs 215 lbs
Mario Neto Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout4-0-0
Officials
Ref: Sergio Batarelli
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman punished Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Mario Neto with relentless bare-knuckle ground strikes and headbutts, forcing a verbal submission due to punches at 11:24.
WIN
Ebenezer Fontes Braga Brazil Brazil
UVF 6: Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 6
Mar / 03 / 1997
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 1 (20:00) Mar / 03 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME20:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UVF 6 Tournament Quarterfinal • Randleman vs. Braga
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Ebenezer Fontes Braga
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil
Duration1 x 20 min
Weights Matchup215 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ebenezer Fontes Braga Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout3-0-0
Officials
Ref: Sergio Batarelli
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Opening round of UVF 6. Randleman battled through a grueling 20-minute no-holds-barred war against dangerous vale tudo veteran Braga, taking an authoritative unanimous decision.
WIN
Dan Bobish Tournament Champion United States United States
UVF 4: Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 4
Oct / 22 / 1996
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (5:50) Oct / 22 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME5:50
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt UVF 4 Tournament Final • Randleman vs. Bobish
Captured UVF 4 Tournament Championship
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Dan Bobish
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup215 lbs vs 300 lbs
Dan Bobish Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout2-0-0
Officials
Ref: Sergio Batarelli
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
UVF 4 Tournament Championship. Randleman took on 300-pound wrestler Dan Bobish, gaining dominant position and unleashing punishing strikes to force a submission due to punches at 5:50, completing a 3-0 sweep in one night to win the tournament crown.
WIN
Geza Kalman United States United States
UVF 4: Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 4
Oct / 22 / 1996
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (7:37) Oct / 22 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME7:37
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UVF 4 Tournament Semifinal • Randleman vs. Kalman
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Geza Kalman
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil
Duration1 x 20 min
Weights Matchup215 lbs vs 220 lbs
Geza Kalman Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout1-0-0
Officials
Ref: Sergio Batarelli
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman overpowered Kalman on the mat, delivering heavy unanswered ground strikes until the referee stopped the contest at 7:37 to send Randleman to the tournament final.
WIN
Luis Carlos Maciel Brazil Brazil
UVF 4: Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 4
Oct / 22 / 1996
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (5:14) Oct / 22 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME5:14
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Randleman vs. Maciel
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupKevin Randleman vs Luiz Carlos Maciel
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil
Duration1 x 20 min
Weights Matchup215 lbs vs 210 lbs
Luiz Carlos Maciel Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Officials
Ref: Sergio Batarelli
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his professional mixed martial arts debut, two-time NCAA Division I national wrestling champion Kevin Randleman took Maciel down and rained down punishing bare-knuckle strikes to score a submission due to punches at 5:14 of round one.
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