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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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.
6. Kevin Randleman defeats Ryo Kawamura
On May 18, 2008 Kevin Randleman faced Ryo Kawamura in a middleweight bout. Randleman was 36 years old with a record of 16-12, and Kawamura was 26 with a record of 8-2-2. Randleman was coming off a loss, while Kawamura was coming off a win. Randleman won via unanimous decision.
7. Kevin Randleman KOs Brian Foster in 20 seconds
On July 13, 2002 Kevin Randleman faced Brian Foster in a light heavyweight bout. Randleman was 30 years old with a record of 10-5, and Foster was 0 with a record of 0-0. Randleman was coming off a win. Randleman stopped Brian Foster via KO in the 1st round.
8. Kevin Randleman loses to Mike Whitehead via unanimous decision
On June 6, 2009 Kevin Randleman faced Mike Whitehead in a middleweight bout. Randleman was 37 years old with a record of 17-12, and Whitehead was 27 with a record of 23-6. Both Randleman and Whitehead were coming off a win. Randleman lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Whitehead.
9. Kevin Randleman defeats Ebenezer Fontes Braga
On March 3, 1997 Kevin Randleman faced Ebenezer Fontes Braga. Randleman was 25 years old with a record of 3-0, and Braga was 27 with a record of 8-1. Randleman was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Braga was on a 7-fight winning streak. Randleman won via unanimous decision.
10. Kevin Randleman loses to Kazushi Sakuraba via KO
On November 9, 2003 Kevin Randleman faced Kazushi Sakuraba in a middleweight bout. Randleman was 32 years old with a record of 14-6, and Sakuraba was 34 with a record of 14-7-1. Randleman was coming off a loss and Sakuraba was on a 2-fight losing streak. Sakuraba submitted Randleman via armbar in the 3rd round.