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Kevin Randleman (R.I.P.)

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bassbuckeye07;885819; said:
With all the personal struggles he has had I still have hope he developes his bjj and makes a run at the UFC lhw title. He belongs in a cage rather than a ring. There is no escape from his GNP when his opponent is pinned against the cage. If his stand up gets better I think he could shake some things up. I know he is a better fighter than Keith Jardine, Forrest Griffin, and Tito Ortiz.
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I agree with you. A Randleman/Ortiz fight would be a great fight IMHO. I know he has to finish up his suspension, but I really hope Dana lets him back in, although I don't know if Randleman would want to even go to the UFC. He doesn't have the best record, but probably has fought the toughest collection of fighters. Ever.
 
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bigballin2987;888987; said:
I agree with you. A Randleman/Ortiz fight would be a great fight IMHO. I know he has to finish up his suspension, but I really hope Dana lets him back in, although I don't know if Randleman would want to even go to the UFC. He doesn't have the best record, but probably has fought the toughest collection of fighters. Ever.
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With PRIDE bought up what would stop him from going to the UFC? You think he would do a lesser promotion or would he be insulted to have to start at the bottom?

Although his record is lacking he is one of the most exciting to watch and Im not just saying that because of the scarlet kool aid I drink. He is so amped before a fight (which might be one of his problems)


Another interesting read regaurding k-ran and other underachievers.


BOXING - CBS SportsLine.com
 
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Randleman had a couple unfortunate circumstances, which I think are reflected in his fight record.

Anyone see the Bas Rutten fight? Bas Rutten being awarded a decision over Randleman was as legitimate as Roy Jones not winning the gold medal in the Olympics. Randleman kicked his ass, period. That would have put his record at 8-2 and at the top of the UFC talent.

More recently, the loss to Fedor Emelianenko began a momentum shift downward for Randleman. Fedor is IMO the most dominant fighter currently, and maybe ever, in MMA, and Randleman should have beaten him. And I am not talking from a scarlet-colored-glasses perpective. Randleman suplexed Fedor such that Fedor's entire weight landed directly on his head which was firmly planted into the ground. My initial thought was that Randleman broke Fedor's neck. I think that was Randleman's reaction as well, as he layed off out of caution. Fedor took advantage of the gift he was given and immediately proceeded to submit Randleman.

For those who haven't seen this fight:

[gvideo]http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2609598051531896141[/gvideo]
 
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Apparently, Randleman fell off the wagon...

MMA WEEKLY - Your #1 Source for Daily MMA News, Interviews, Multimedia, and More

UFC and Pride FC veteran Kevin Randleman was arrested on DUI and other charges today in Goodsprings, Nevada, which is a former mining town just south of Las Vegas.

According to county records, Randleman was being held in the Clark County Detention Center with a hearing scheduled for Friday morning.

The records also indicate that he was arrested on several charges including DUI, Speeding, Driving Without a Valid License, Intimidating a Public Officer, Malicious Destruction of Public Property, and others.
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The Comeback of Kevin Randleman

What truly defines a comeback?
Is it when someone returns from over a year absence from the sport? Is it when someone returns from multiple serious injuries? Or is it when someone returns from a long suspension?

For Kevin Randleman, the answer is all of the above.
Randleman?s star-crossed career takes a new turn in just a few days when he takes on former Ultimate Fighter contestant Mike Whitehead for the Strikeforce organization. The match-up will be Randleman?s first fight in the United States in close to three years.
The time off has been anything but easy for Randleman. He has been suspended for failing a drug test. He suffered a broken neck, and he also had knee surgery.
Even with all the difficult times he has gone through, the former UFC heavyweight champion is determined to make it back to the top of the MMA world.
?I am going to prove to myself that when I train at my best, nobody can step in the cage with me,? Randleman said.
Randleman has been fighting professionally for close to 13 years. He has not done anything else for a career.
?I was a street fighter before I was anything,? said Randleman. ?I wrestled for The Ohio State University. Then, I got into MMA.?

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