Best fights of Kevin Randleman
Over 15 years as a professional, Kevin Randleman compiled a 17-16 (9) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Kevin Randleman loses to Bas Rutten via split decision
On May 7, 1999 Kevin Randleman fought Bas Rutten for the vacant UFC heavyweight title. Randleman was 27 years old with a record of 7-2, and Rutten was 34 with a record of 26-4-1. Randleman was coming off a win and Rutten was on a 6-fight winning streak. Randleman lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title.
2. Kevin Randleman KOs Mirko Cro Cop
On April 25, 2004 Kevin Randleman faced Mirko Cro Cop in a heavyweight bout. Randleman was 32 years old with a record of 14-7, and Cop was 29 with a record of 9-1-2. Randleman was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Cop was on a 2-fight winning streak. Randleman stopped Mirko Cro Cop via KO in the 1st round.
3. Kevin Randleman defeats Pete Williams
On November 19, 1999 Kevin Randleman fought Pete Williams for the vacant UFC heavyweight title. Randleman was 28 years old with a record of 7-3, and Williams was 24 with a record of 10-2. Randleman was coming off a loss, while Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak. Randleman won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Kevin Randleman defeats Pedro Rizzo
On June 9, 2000 Kevin Randleman defended his UFC heavyweight title against Pedro Rizzo. Randleman was 28 years old with a record of 8-3, and Rizzo was 26 with a record of 9-0. Randleman was coming off a win and Rizzo was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Randleman won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Kevin Randleman defeats Renato Sobral
On January 11, 2002 Kevin Randleman faced Renato Sobral in a light heavyweight bout. Randleman was 30 years old with a record of 9-5, and Sobral was 26 with a record of 19-3. Randleman was on a 2-fight losing streak and Sobral was coming off a loss. Randleman won via unanimous decision.