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My Take
Kevin Randleman was one of those fighters who made you feel like you were watching something almost unfair — a two-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion and three-time Big Ten champ out of Ohio State, he brought a level of athletic credibility to the early UFC that most guys simply couldn't match. When he claimed the UFC Heavyweight title, it felt earned in the deepest sense: this was a kid from Sandusky, Ohio who had grinded through elite collegiate wrestling and turned that into genuine MMA greatness. Sure, his reign had its rough patches and he faced some brutal knockout losses, but nobody who ever saw him slam Fedor Emelianenko into the canvas — one of the most jaw-dropping moments in MMA history — will ever forget what he was capable of. He passed away way too young at 44 in 2016, and the sport lost a genuine original.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kevin Randleman
- Name (Japanese)
- ケビン・ランデルマン
- Reading
- けびん・らんでるまん
- Born
- August 10, 1971 – February 11, 2016
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
- Origin
- Sandusky, Ohio, United States
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- actor / mixed martial arts fighter / professional wrestler / amateur wrestler
2. Background
- High school
- Sandusky High School
- University
- Ohio State University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kevin Randleman born?
August 10, 1971 – February 11, 2016.
Where is Kevin Randleman from?
Kevin Randleman is from Sandusky, Ohio, United States.
What does Kevin Randleman do?
Kevin Randleman works as actor, mixed martial arts fighter, professional wrestler, amateur wrestler.
How tall is Kevin Randleman?
Kevin Randleman is 178 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.