This July, the UFC will be honoring one of its pioneers. During Saturday’s second Jacksonville show, it was announced that the late Kevin Randleman will be immortalized in the UFC’s Hall-of-Fame.
After his collegiate success as an All-American NCAA Division I wrestler, winning two national titles at Ohio State, “The Monster” went into mixed martial arts in 1996. Just three years after he turned pro, he was signed into the UFC and immediately fought for the heavyweight belt after just two months. He became champion after defeating fellow legend Bas Rutten, but lost it to Randy Couture after one successful title defense.