MMA Community Reacts To Kevin Randleman’s Passing With Touching Tributes

ByRory Kernaghan
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The MMA world mourns a lost brother, as former UFC heavyweight champion Kevin Randleman passes on. Read the touching tributes here…

It’s hard to describe the feeling when someone you idolise passes away. Many of us are waking this morning to experience that very raw emotion, and we can only imagine how much loss and sorrow the family of Kevin Randleman are feeling right now. The former UFC heavyweight champion brought explosiveness and excitement to the ring or cage every time he fought, and his passing away at only 44 years old has rocked the MMA community.

Read some of the most touching tributes and reactions to ‘The Monster’ here:

Randy “The Natural” Couture‘s tribute to Kevin Randleman:

“Kevin my friend,

My sorrows swell and my heart sinks as the sun sets on our journey. I embrace the memories of our time together in laughter, in the heat of combat, and in tears as we stumbled through this world. I never dreamed that I would sit alone decades later in reflection at the adventures we shared. I see your swagger and smile, eyes twinkle with devious delight as you bounded high in intimidating preparation for battle always aware that all eyes were on you. Magnetic and powerful you seemed to glow with anticipation at what the struggle would bring. You showed me the reward of daily toil and the joys of reckless abandon. You lived a life unimagined by most with a philosophy of someone who seemed to know both sides of the coin. We battled vicious demons, some side by side, and reveled in the victories always willing to share the spoils with any one in need. This life you led laid open an example of happiness and freedom for countless souls including mine that we would never have had the strength or courage to face on our own. We went willingly with you and witnessed mercy, compassion, and the miracle that was you to all those you touched and wisdom through your falls. There is no explanation, excuse, or apology for your life because it requires none! The good was great, the bad was -well bad. It was 100% Kevin and I’am blessed to have shared it. See you on the other side. “

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– Randy Couture

Kevin my friend , my sorrows swell and my heart sinks as the sun sets on our journey. I embrace the memories of our time together in laughter , in the heat of combat , and in tears as we stumbled through this world. I never dreamed that I would sit alone decades later in reflection at the adventures we shared. I see your swagger and smile , eyes twinkle with devious delight as you bounded high in intimidating preparation for battle always aware that all eyes were on you. Magnetic and powerful you seemed to glow with anticipation at what the struggle would bring. You showed me the reward of daily toil and the joys of reckless abandon. You lived a life unimagined by most with a philosophy of someone who seemed to know both sides of the coin. We battled vicious demons , some side by side, and reveled in the victories always willing to share the spoils with any one in need. This life you led laid open an example of happiness and freedom for countless souls including mine that we would never have had the strength or courage to face on our own. We went willingly with you and witnessed mercy, compassion, and the miracle that was you to all those you touched and wisdom through your falls. There is no explanation, excuse , or apology for your life because it requires none! The good was great , the bad was -well bad. It was 100% Kevin and I'am blessed to have shared it. See you on the other side. Randy Couture

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