The MMA community is reeling after the tragic death of Kevin Randleman at the age of 44.
The former UFC heavyweight champion died after suffering heart failure when admitted to hospital with pneumonia.
A pioneer of the sport, Randleman’s passing comes as a huge loss to MMA and fighters lined up to pay tribute to one of the octagon’s true legends.
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of the legend Kevin Randleman. RIP Kevin “The Monster" Randleman pic.twitter.com/MTC4nFAF29
— danawhite (@danawhite) February 12, 2016
We heard its confirmed, Kevin Randleman passed away. This is the worst news. Condolences to Elizabeth and their kids, RIP my friend
— Bas Rutten (@BasRuttenMMA) February 12, 2016
R.I.P Kev
— BONY (@JonnyBones) February 12, 2016
RIP Kevin Randleman… Your smile, positive attitude & "Warrior Spirit" lit up every room & cage you walked into… TY for your friendship 👊
— Bruce Buffer (@brucebuffer) February 12, 2016
https://t.co/yyrmvLeSYU I am so lost for words rt now you was a great friend and fighter rip my friend see you some day
— Tim Sylvia (@timsylviamma) February 12, 2016
Sad news about my fellow veteran fighter….we saw this thing through when it wasn't the popular thing to do. May you RIP Randleman
— Jens Pulver (@jens_pulver) February 12, 2016
Very sad to hear this news. https://t.co/H4O5shpGqJ
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) February 12, 2016
@themonstah_ RIP to an old friend! Great personality and true class! One of funniest characters I've met! Sad to hear this news.
— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) February 12, 2016
UFC Legend, Kevin Randleman Passes Away At Age 44. Can't believe my friend passed away. That's 2 in 2 months WoW pic.twitter.com/1lmKyWcMEi
— Gary Goodridge (@garyhgoodridge) February 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/mauroranallo/status/697980841188659201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
KEVIN Randleman- Such a great competitive spirt inside if an amazing athlete. He truly could do what ever he Believed he could do. #rip
— FRANK TRIGG (@FRANKTRIGG) February 12, 2016
The world lost a beautiful man today💔who wore his whole heart on his sleeve with contagious energy RIP "The Monster" https://t.co/OXvdHy6QW3
— Gina Carano 🕯 (@ginacarano) February 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/julesk_fighter/status/697985922583887876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Very sad to hear the passing of Kevin Randleman. One of the baddest dudes in his time. I became a fan after… https://t.co/8sYQiRhVUh
— James Te Huna (@JamesTeHuna) February 12, 2016
Just heard that the MMA community lost a great fighter tonight at only 44 yrs old. RIP Kevin Randleman. Prayers go out to his family.
— Rich Franklin (@RichFranklin) February 12, 2016
A @wrestlingbucks legend, @ufc and Pride FC legend, husband, father, and great human being!… https://t.co/CSF0NzwQzp
— Lance Palmer (@LancePalmer) February 12, 2016
Just hearing about #KevinRandelman 's passing. I remember the first time I watched him wrestle in the finals of the NCAA's. I was in awe.
— Aaron Simpson (@aaronsimpson) February 12, 2016
My thoughts are with Kevin Randleman's family. I worked with him on men in Black3 & fought on the same cards . His energy filled a the room
— Mike Pyle (@Mike_Pyle) February 12, 2016
My heart goes out to Kevin Randleman's family. I had the pleasure to train, know & watch one of the pioneers of… https://t.co/GaoViq38F0
— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) February 12, 2016
So sad to hear of the passing of Kevin Randleman. I only met him a few times but he was a great man, and one of the true pioneers. R.I.P
— michael (@bisping) February 12, 2016
Damn I cornered him this fight. Sad to hear the news. RIP my friend. #Repost @jakeshieldsajj… https://t.co/4tovHVvE8w
— Chuck Liddell 🥶 (@ChuckLiddell) February 12, 2016
Just informed that Kevin Randleman has suddenly passed. I am so sorry 4 his family. RIP Kevin & God Bless. U were a Monster in the cage
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) February 12, 2016
RIP Kevin be in peace! O mundo do mma ficou mais triste morreu o Kevin! Q surpresa triste ! Vai paz guerreiro ! https://t.co/r9Qpk9ZTVD
— Wanderlei Silva (@wandfc) February 12, 2016
So extremely sad to hear about the passing of Kevin Randleman. Truly one of the legends of (cont) https://t.co/LedD3Xo48T
— Dan Henderson (@danhendo) February 12, 2016
Rip Kevin 😔🙏🏾
— Rampage Jackson (@Rampage4real) February 12, 2016
A lot of respect for the " Monster " Kevin Randelman , for what he did for the sport .
Rest in… https://t.co/h2s8S0PFPz— Rodrigo Nogueira (@Minotauromma) February 12, 2016
A sad day for the world of MMA as we've lost one of the pioneers of the sport, RIP my friend!! pic.twitter.com/F6PlS2vrna
— Ray Sefo (@SugarRaySefo) February 12, 2016
R.I.P. to Kevin Randleman. One of the all time great fighters and wrestlers in MMA.
— “Filthy” Tom Lawlor トム・ローラー (@FilthyTomLawlor) February 12, 2016
We lost Kevin today this man was a great guy so sad!!!! pic.twitter.com/YJGt0gJTyy
— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) February 12, 2016
Rip to my boy #kevinrandleman https://t.co/mcIg9bRDQr
— Nick Diaz (@nickdiaz209) February 12, 2016
