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Former UFC Heavyweight champion Kevin Randleman passes away age 44.

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Randleman once posted his cell phone number on another prominent MMA discussion site and I called him. He answered and we talked for a while about his career and current activities, kind of surreal actually. Guy appreciated his fans.

He was game competitor who, frankly, won the UFC HW title (sorry Bas), will always be remembered for the prime Fedor suplex especially, and he will be missed.
 
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"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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It's very tragic and saddening, don't get me wrong. I would never say it somewhere it could get back and hurt his family, but what are the chances they come around on this rinkydink little forum :)?

I mean it is heart failure at 44, with a guy and camp that was probably the poster child of the "eye test" for roid use.

I dunno ... maybe someone reading the forum would think twice about dabbling in steroids after associating the probable cause of something like this. Many guys into fitness and MMA come across that option sometimes and maybe having a warning at the back of their minds would be more helpful than sweeping it under the carpet. No disrespect to Randelman, his family or his legacy.

He used PEDs in an era everyone else did too. Is it really cheating when both competitors have the 'unfair' advantage?
Probably not, though I don't think it was all but a much greater number than today for sure, especially in Pride. It's more the damage he would have done to himself.
 
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Sad news.

If it is indeed as a result of PEDS, be good to have that confirmed. Theres an awful lot of speculation as to how bad juicing is for your health. It would be helpful if Randlemans death could help fighters understand that the risks are very real. Most of them probably assume they'll get some kind of come back from PED use, but death at 44 is not something they believe will happen to them.
 
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It was probably his roid usage that resulted in his unfortunate death at this age. Regardless you can tell he was well liked among the MMA community. When the multitude of people pour out like that a man's left a legacy and I wonder if he will be the next pioneer UFC Hall of Fame inductee this year.
 
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Discussing roids as a potential cause of death is "focusing on the negatives" and not remembering the positives? You what?

Trying to determine the cause of death isn't "negative", has no one had family members die mysteriously and want to get to the bottom of what caused it?

Trying to understand what were the causal factors of someone's death has nothing to do with being "negative". In fact, by understanding the root causes, that negative can be turned into a positive by potentially saving other people's lives in the future.
 
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Yeah its nice to just remember someone for the positive things the day and day after they die, and not started saying oh yeah well he was on steroids so thats why he died. Your always going on about human compassion etc, practice what you preach. And the other guy about how he prays and helps the poor and shit. Lets see some compassion and not cynicism the day one of the pioneers of the sport dies please.
I don't need to be educated on a thread about steroid use and nobody else here does when the guy dies. We have other threads for that. Show a bit of decency, like you would off the virtual world.
Lets not debate this anymore on this thread, the three religious people have had their say and the others have had theirs
 
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