Kevin Randleman was a lot of things: a UFC champion, a Hall of Famer, a NCAA Division 1 standout, and a Black man. That last note was enough for one police officer to threaten Randleman’s life, according to Eric Smith — a former fighter, Randleman’s college roomate and best man.
Smith shared the story in an MMA TRUFAN docu-series celebrating the life and career of the late MMA star. The incident occurred during college in Randleman’s homestate of Ohio. “The Monster” was a native of Sandusky, Ohio and attended Ohio State.
“There was a cop that once put a gun in his mouth.