Kevin Randleman

Kevin Randleman
Randleman in 2006
Born	Kevin Christopher Randleman[1] (1971-08-10)August 10, 1971[2] Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.[2]
Died	February 11, 2016(2016-02-11) (aged 44) San Diego, California, U.S.
Other names	The Monster
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division	Light Heavyweight (2001–2003, 2005–2011) Heavyweight (1996–2001, 2004–2005)
Reach	70 in (178 cm)
Style	Wrestling
Fighting out of	Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Team	Team Hammer House Xtreme Couture
Wrestling	NCAA Division I Wrestling Champion
Years active	1996–2011 (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total	33
Wins	17
By knockout	9
By decision	8
Losses	16
By knockout	4
By submission	8
By decision	4
University	Ohio State University Lindenwood University[3]
Notable school(s)	Sandusky High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record Collegiate wrestling Representing the Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA Division I Championships 1992 Oklahoma City 177 lb 1993 Ames 177 lb 1991 Iowa City 167 lb Big Ten Championships 1991 Illinois 177 lb 1992 Wisconsin 177 lb 1993 Ohio State 177 lb
Last updated on: September 15, 2011 (2011-09-15)

Kevin Christopher Randleman^[1] (August 10, 1971 – February 11, 2016) was an American mixed martial artist, 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.^[4] On May 16, 2020, the UFC announced that Randleman would be inducted into the pioneer wing of the UFC Hall of Fame.^[5] Randleman is the first fighter to be posthumously inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.