“I Never Knew How Much You Taught Me in Life” – First UFC HW Champ Mark Coleman Emotional Before Fellow Champ Kevin Randleman’s Death-Anniversary

Mark Coleman, who has been in the news recently owing to his announcement of an ongoing transformation, recently took MMA fans down the memory lanes. The 58-year-old posted a heartfelt tribute to MMA legend Kevin Randleman on his latest Instagram post. Randleman, who passed away more than 6 years back, is considered among the most prolific fighters in a generation of legends. Although he did not spend many years in the UFC, Randleman was eventually conducted into the UFC hall of fame in 2020.

Coleman surprisingly also tagged controversial influencer, Liver King, on the post. Interestingly he had thanked the Youtuber for helping him out with his health a few days back. 

Mark Coleman remembers Kevin Randleman days before the legend’s death anniversary

With days left to Randleman’s death anniversary, Coleman commemorated the legend with an Instagram post that clearly displayed his admiration for ‘The Monster’. Interestingly, it was Coleman who brought Randleman into the fight business. The caption read: “

“HammerHouse is 4Life . We were all blessed to have witnessed Greatness. There will never be another Kevin “the monster” Randleman he would have been great at anything he chose to do. The effect he had on everyone will never be matched. I never knew how much you taught me in Life. Thank You Rest in Heaven UFC HOF brother. Sober is so cool.HammerHouse4Life 9 Ancestral Traits.”

Fans were also quick to point out the greatness of Randleman in the comment section. Many called him an inspiration, while some commended his physical abilities. Considering that 11th February marks the seventh year of Randleman’s passing, Coleman must have felt compelled to share the remembrance through his post. The UFC’s first Heavyweight champion who admittedly struggled with alcohol also added “Sober is so cool” and the hashtags #rehab #addiction #recovery #alcoholic to show his sobriety.

Kevin Randleman’s legacy in MMA

For the current generation of MMA fans who missed out on ‘The Monster’s’ fights, it’s highly suggested that one should check out his highlights. Randleman fought almost all the who’s who of MMA heavyweight back in the day. From Maurício Rua to Kazushi Sakuraba, his resume is clearly something that will leave any MMA fan in awe. ‘The Monster’ was also the first fighter to be posthumously inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.

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Like a true specimen of nature, Randleman was also a part of the professional wrestling circuit in Japan. During this stint, Mark Coleman was also beside him multiple times as well.

Taking a look at his resume does not justify his actual abilities as a fighter. Although he went on a losing skid towards the end of his career, they were against some of the biggest names in MMA. Not surprisingly, some would even put him in a debate of the most dangerous heavyweight fighters of all time.

Mark Coleman’s emotional post is a great reminder of the Heavyweight legend’s achievements. In a generation of Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones, MMA fans must at times take a stroll down memory lane to appreciate the stars from the past.

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