Former UFC heavyweight champion and longtime friend of mine, Kevin Randleman has passed away at age 44. The cause of death has been reported to be heart failure and pneumonia. I am going to miss that crazy son of a bitch....... R.I.P. Brother!!









**Update**

Kevin Randleman Memorial Fund

https://www.gofundme.com/324nmjsc

Bas Rutten - "We heard its confirmed, Kevin Randleman passed away. This is the worst news. Condolences to Elizabeth and their kids, RIP my friend"

Randy Couture - "Kevin my friend , my sorrows swell and my heart sinks as the sun sets on our journey. I embrace…"

Dan Henderson - "So extremely sad to hear about the passing of Kevin Randleman. Truly one of the legends of (cont) http://tl.gd/nlt6vg"

Tim Sylvia - "I am so lost for words rt now you was a great friend and fighter rip my friend see you some day"

Gina Carano - "The world lost a beautiful man today who wore his whole heart on his sleeve with contagious energy RIP "The Monster""

Jens Pulver - "Sad news about my fellow veteran fighter....we saw this thing through when it wasn't the popular thing to do. May you RIP Randleman"

Julie Kedzie - "Kevin Randleman picked me up & put me on his shoulder after my first fight. Made me feel like a hero. RIP to a Monster w/ a heart of gold."

Rodrigo Nogueira - "A lot of respect for the " Monster " Kevin Randelman , for what he did for the sport .
Rest in…"

Roy Nelson - "My heart goes out to Kevin Randleman's family. I had the pleasure to train, know & watch one of the pioneers of..."

Jake Shields - "Randelmen was an inspiration to me and luckily I was able to be his friend as well. RIP"

Gary H Goodridge - "UFC Legend, Kevin Randleman Passes Away At Age 44. Can't believe my friend passed away. That's 2 in 2 months WoW"

Ray Sefo - "A sad day for the world of MMA as we've lost one of the pioneers of the sport, RIP my friend!!"

Wanderlei Silva - "RIP Kevin be in peace! O mundo do mma ficou mais triste morreu o Kevin! Q surpresa triste ! Vai paz guerreiro !"

Chuck Liddell - "Damn I cornered him this fight. Sad to hear the news. RIP my friend. #Repost @jakeshieldsajj… "

Rich Franklin - "Just heard that the MMA community lost a great fighter tonight at only 44 yrs old. RIP Kevin Randleman. Prayers go out to his family."

Tim Credeur - "My old friend & UFC Legend Kevin Randalman passed away today! RIP Big Brother! Thanks 4 the wisdom! #TheMonster"

Kevin leaves behind 4 extraordinary children. Do not deviate from the facts given by the family statement "With saddened hearts, the Randleman family confirms the passing of Kevin “The Monster” Randleman. Behind the name, was a gentle soul & loyal friend whom will be missed by many who loved him beyond the cage. The Ohio State University, UFC, MMA, & Sandusky, Ohio communities share in the loss of Kevin’s passing. While traveling on business, Kevin became ill & un-exectedly passed due to complications from pneumonia. Kevin leaves behind a wife & four extraordinary children to share his legacy with the world who mourns his passing. Life without “The Monster” will never be the same. The family requests respect & privacy during this difficult time. Kevin’s family is grateful for the outpour of Love & support.

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Cool picture. RIP "The Monster". Way to young to go.

RIP

The UFC should have some type of remembrance/tribute for him at UFC 196. Had all the talent in the world but in injuries and personal mistakes robbed him of taking full advantage of it.

Here are some pictures from the funeral and then the "Celebration of The Monster's Life" event at XTreme Couture's that happened on Friday March 4, 2016.








The setup at the church



Bas giving a kick ass speech about him and Kevin from the early UFC and PRIDE days



Renallo, Stitch and Bas



Kevin's son Calvin, his girl and Bas



Bas and Kevin's wife Liz



Goldberg, Coleman and Keebo Robinson






Baroni and Calvin



Keebo Robinson, Ron Frazier, Troy Mandaloniz, Phil Baroni, Jay Hieron and Bas