Kevin Randleman Ends Fight With Shocking KO of Mirko Cro Cop | Pride Elimination, 2004 | On This Day
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On this day in 2004, former UFC heavyweight champion Kevin Randleman shocked the masses as it took him less than two minutes of fight time to secure the knockout finish over opponent Mirko Cro Cop in the first round of the Pride FC: Elimination.
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Cro cop said in a interview that after this brutal knockout that he endured he flew home to croatia next day and in the evening he was already running in the hills training…thats what makes true champions
@theblackmambaplague
2 жыл бұрын
Bro, this is about how the icon knocked out cro crop, not about the loser here. What’s wrong with you?
@PatkaBoy831
2 жыл бұрын
He would actually be back in the ring about three weeks later. He fought once a month after this ko loss.
@jonbonesmahomes7472
2 жыл бұрын
Not an interview..was a podcast..
@thrashingjustin
2 жыл бұрын
Except he wasnt a true champ, sadly
@BLACULA-Skeewoah
2 жыл бұрын
@@thrashingjustin he won the rizin, pride and k-1 grand prix championships you fool
What a freaking athlete he was and a true gentleman. R.I.P. Kevin!
@bonnobomonkey
Жыл бұрын
I don't know him, just from this fight, but can conclude he has a nice tactic, get the opponent down, keep him in a sort chin hold with 1 hand and finding the KO spot in the jawline of the opponent to just give it a couple of good hits for the easy KO, fighting starts with your mentality and he got the right 1, well deserved win here
@Raul-wd1jb
Жыл бұрын
@@bonnobomonkey he was the Mike Tyson of mma
@Peter-uo9km
Жыл бұрын
Dude was a steroid freak
@snd7622
Жыл бұрын
Cage entertainment on steroids, Africans are not gentleman , gentleman is from England.
@Karl_Nehammer
11 ай бұрын
Gentleman? He hammered crocop like 5 times while he was knocked out.
That speech by the commentator while Randleman celebrating is so lengendary.
@musicmex
2 жыл бұрын
I loved every second of that.
@Yeahitsme101
2 жыл бұрын
Mauro ranolla
@ddanielbragg88
2 жыл бұрын
The UFC not picking him up as a commentator is criminal.
@puppylove126
2 жыл бұрын
Omg, that screaming
@ricardooliva8916
2 жыл бұрын
@@ddanielbragg88 why tho? Im tired of him yelling MAMMAMIA 24/7
I still remember how he threw Fedor on his head and Fedor continued fighting like nothing happened.
@bobklein1665
2 жыл бұрын
Had that been on the streets,,Fedor would have died
@rosswhitehill3207
2 жыл бұрын
He still had the same blank expression on his face lol
@Ritiwayra
2 жыл бұрын
Fedor's a T-800 tho
@HotSauce-mn1mp
2 ай бұрын
Really wasn’t his head it was upper shoulder
@wainach9518
Ай бұрын
@@HotSauce-mn1mp Because fedor knows how to mitigate a fall
Mirko at his prime was the scariest during the glorious Pride FC days. At the time Fedor was on almost the same bracket as the fans are anticipating for Fedor vs. Cro Cop until Randleman shut it down and later fought Fedor with a vicious slam before losing. RIP the Monster.
@flowrepins6663
Жыл бұрын
i dont even know how that slam didnt sent fedor to hospital or cemetery wtf
@boi3987
Жыл бұрын
@@flowrepins6663 Well you know, he's Fedor. He can't really be explained with logic when he was in his prime. Many champions refused to fight him because they just saw him as an unbreakable wall, and they didn't want to lose their reputation. He didn't even commit to specialized training before fighting his opponents, as is the norm. He just went into the fight, and adapted however he had to, to win.
@Charles-yf5bk
Жыл бұрын
Love seeing Cro cop get ko. He always get folded in the most brutal way
@JohnSmith-qk9vs
Жыл бұрын
@@flowrepins6663 Fedor is Fedor.
@ArtSkyNet
Жыл бұрын
@@flowrepins6663 no joke! That Slam was 110% perfect and extremely strong. Can't imagine how human being survived that.
What a legend. Kevin will always be in the hearts of mma fans around the world
@user-sb1pl1ln6b
2 жыл бұрын
Yes agree
@user-rf6fz1os8h
2 жыл бұрын
ケビンはドンキーコング
@dylon537
2 жыл бұрын
Did he die from steroid use?
@ZheDong
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-rf6fz1os8h なぜそんなことを言うの?
@slicksilver9441
2 жыл бұрын
@@dylon537 no, he had bad staff infection numerous times over his life.
I love it when they post moments in MMA History. The new fans don't appreciate the old school fights like this.
@soposh5673
2 жыл бұрын
The "new fans" are just millennial losers anyway
With how fast that left hook was and Cro Cop being a southpaw and having his lead right hand out infront there was no way he would have been fast enough to defend it. Beautiful shot. RIP Randleman
@slicksilver9441
2 жыл бұрын
That and also Kevin had mirko thinkingabout the takedown
@BRlGADE_KINGPIN
2 жыл бұрын
@@slicksilver9441 exactly. It wasn’t that cro was a southpaw, it was that threat of the takedown. This is why wrestling is quintessential.
@VCthaGOATdunker
2 жыл бұрын
Cro Cop was expecting a takedown instead of a punch, for sure.
@jaanjam8432
2 жыл бұрын
if u pause right before the punch lands you will see mirko lower his both hands anticipating a low takedown and trying to grab randlemans head, leaving his chin in front of his body and completely unprotected, mirko should have been side-stepping each time he thought a tackle was coming and not stand in front of Randleman like that but he did not have the footwork to do that. or at least kick defensively but this was terrible from him to leave his chin out like that.
@hawaiianrussian1047
2 жыл бұрын
@@jaanjam8432 true before Randleman threw the hook Cro Cop stopped stepping to his left and squared up. His first mistake
Cro cop was back in action 3 weeks after this loss these guys are both legends
@madgavin7568
2 жыл бұрын
Nowadays going back into action three weeks after a KO loss would be considered dangerous, even illegal by Athletic Commissions nowadays. It was a different time back then.
@jeffreypalton74
2 жыл бұрын
@@madgavin7568 no shi*
@madgavin7568
2 жыл бұрын
@@jeffreypalton74 Worth pointing out.
@amarillavenegasriera2234
2 жыл бұрын
That's why he had a stroke recently. You body can endure just so much.
@joshwolf5377
Жыл бұрын
He also beat Randleman by Guillotine in their rematch
He was a monster..big respect.
@user-sb1pl1ln6b
2 жыл бұрын
Kevin is Real
@heresthethingyouguys
2 жыл бұрын
Mad hespect
@seans5631
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to steroid
@amarillavenegasriera2234
2 жыл бұрын
Yes he was a monster indeed. And Randleman wasn't bad either.
@matktm
2 жыл бұрын
アゴにもらっちゃったからね
Mauro going ballistic is epic!! He knew he was witnessing MMA history, only people who followed Pride FC religiously can understand what kind of upset this was at that time. I love Mauro's passion, here he allowed himself to be completely in the moment, Heath actually starts laughing while Mauro goes on and on. Randleman then goes on to give an epic speech! Love it!!
@candidequixote6026
Жыл бұрын
Lol this was the pro wrestling version of mma.
@theodorerobert6774
Жыл бұрын
KEVIN RANDLEMAN HAS KNOCKED OUT… *MIRKO* … *CRO COP* !!!!!!!
@YellowPlagueProductions
Жыл бұрын
I think Heath was laughing cus he was salty Crocop finished him with a liverkick and was happy to see Crocop lose.
@TheMundusvultdecipi
Жыл бұрын
@@YellowPlagueProductions I remember that Finnish! Heath was a strong guy but Mirko with his crazy upper-body strength almost manhandled him. You coul see the time delayed effect of that brutal liverkick. First Heath froze then his legs gave in and Crocop finished him.
@lesnarbuiltthepyramids3788
Жыл бұрын
@@YellowPlagueProductions no he probably just thought it was hilarious that dude was freaking out lol it is funny but I do understand the magnitude
Rip Kevin Randleman dude was an athletic specimen back in the day
@ChriStayChiefin
2 жыл бұрын
he jumped so high he knocked himself out on the way down before a fight 😂 man is a legend
@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChriStayChiefin when did that happen?
@jonbonesmahomes7472
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu Really?
@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu
2 жыл бұрын
@@jonbonesmahomes7472 I don't know. I was asking the guy who said it
@Hour882Die
2 жыл бұрын
He was on some good vitamin S.
When Cro Cop wakes up with 8 guys surrounding him 😂
@TheAntManChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Because he got absolutely near death destroyed 🤣
Rest in Power Kevin Randleman you are sorely missed 🙏Redefining ground and pound with that one!
@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm
2 жыл бұрын
STEROIDS !
@vondamelanin906
Жыл бұрын
@@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm and you still can’t say rip, just admit that you are racist already.
@tariklukavica11
Жыл бұрын
Mirko cro cop je najjači ba
@Delta-gx4fm
Жыл бұрын
He was on massive doses of steroids.
@passementdejambe3126
10 ай бұрын
@@Delta-gx4fmtrue , looks more like a bodybuilder than a fighter
Rip Kevin legend you’ll be missed
@stanwilson7040
2 жыл бұрын
No he won't...This steroids bloated junkie Kevin Randleman took so many drugs all of his organs shut down and died during a McDonald's job interview..
@dylon537
2 жыл бұрын
Did he die of steroid use?
@stanwilson7040
2 жыл бұрын
@@dylon537 He died of major organs failure after years of extreme steroids and PED abuse
@vondamelanin906
Жыл бұрын
@@saccount-z3 how? He had a sickness
@ingaleerus5068
Жыл бұрын
@@yoohooligan6080 ...that wouldn't have been exacerbated if it wasnt for steroids. You juice advocates don't want to accept that steroids are not safe. Ever hear of bodybuilders pneumonia? Coincidence, I suppose.
RIP Kevin you will be remembered. You fought in the golden age of the greatest generation of fighters in MMA and proved to be a great character and a old classic warrior. I hope new generation of fighters take a page out of your book.
@jeremylamovsky3669
9 ай бұрын
Greatest generation of fighters? Not only is that not true, it's not even possible with how much the sports evolved. However the first generation of fighters will always be special because they were like movie characters. Bizarre people participating in a crazy, bizarre new sport. Guys like Randleman, Coleman, Tank Abott, Ruten, both Shamrocks, Gracie, Fedor and crocop etc. Like superhero's or GI Joe characters. American wrestlers and brawlers, Brazilian BJJ fighters, Japanese shoot wrestlers
@ComboMuster
9 ай бұрын
@@jeremylamovsky3669 You cannot compare that golden generation with today's not by far. They had different rules, were more aggressive, tougher and more skillful. Today the biggest names are defensive counter punchers who are running around in circles looking for an opportunity. That is very boring and bordering cowardice. UFC rules encourages that kind of behavior: you cannot kick your opponent while he is on the ground yet he can up-kick flailing his legs around, you cannot punch your opponent on the back of his head etc just to mention a few.
@thaistomp
5 ай бұрын
@@ComboMuster Well said brother. Today's mma scene is nothing compared to how it was in the 2000's.
Pride Elimination 2004 was epic. The fights were one of a kind.
Kevin is massively underrated
@hakunamatata-w3873
10 ай бұрын
I think so too
*RIP Mauro Ranallo's mind. His reaction says it all. Legends.*
@MiketheNerdRanger
2 жыл бұрын
I never get tired of hearing him lose his shit over the KO 😂
@madgavin7568
2 жыл бұрын
Mauro Ranallo is one of the best MMA commentators period. A mixture of knowledge, tongue in cheek humour and pure passion always made his calls a joy to listen to. Even though he's not as good as he once was, the passion he has for the sport is still there.
@Darwin327
2 жыл бұрын
Get this man a throat lozenge, he's about to lose his voice
@NinjaDildoShow
2 жыл бұрын
@@MiketheNerdRanger same! I don't care about other's reactions to things, but his is gold.
@NinjaDildoShow
2 жыл бұрын
@@madgavin7568 I couldn't agree more.
Жалко ушёл Кевин очень рано...... Светлая память тебе- ГЛАДИАТОР!!!!
@lokits3468
Жыл бұрын
накачался таблетками и ушел
@user-eb6er7kl3o
Жыл бұрын
@@lokits3468 он заразился устойчивым к антибиотикам видом бактерий MRSA, (резистентный золотистый стафилококк), долго лечился, несколько операций прошёл, потому что эти бактерии разъедали ткани. В итоге умер от пневмонии от тех же устойчивых к антибиотикам бактерий
@MaryPoppins-tu1ms
Жыл бұрын
@@user-eb6er7kl3o Ужас.
Pride was something else. I wish there was a way we could bring it back
@madaxwayne
2 жыл бұрын
just allow soccer kicks and that would be wonderful
@IsNull0rEmpty
2 жыл бұрын
Rizin is its reincarnation
@madaxwayne
2 жыл бұрын
@@IsNull0rEmpty does rizin have the same ruleset
@IsNull0rEmpty
2 жыл бұрын
@@madaxwayne both ONE and Rizin allow soccer kicks
@raz_nick4048
2 жыл бұрын
@@madaxwayne I have watched RIZIN for 2 years now it’s exactly like PRIDE FC but elbows are allowed
Upset wise on the feet this was like Khalil Rountree vs Gokhan Saki but x10. Rip Champ.
RIP the legend Kevin.
RIP. Biggest upset in the history of mma, at the time. Matt Serra and Michael bisping had great upsets but this is the first one that was truly shocking to me as a kid
@thrashingjustin
2 жыл бұрын
And this is was when people should underrate kicking vs wrestling
Im a crocop fan but Ive got to give it to randleman that guy is a beast. Man maxed out the agility stat lol. So quick
@hakunamatata-w3873
9 ай бұрын
And also on the power stat. I've never seen anymore so powerful in my life.
Randleman was a brutal monster in his prime if he got you down....
@trustinrain8801
2 жыл бұрын
he was on FUCKING roids
@kneeguh8464
2 жыл бұрын
@@trustinrain8801 so was everyone else back then
@luckycharm5757
2 жыл бұрын
He'll be average in today's mma scene
@KG-ii2yx
2 жыл бұрын
@@trustinrain8801 your hero cry cop was on enough roids too
@seans5631
2 жыл бұрын
@@KG-ii2yx not as bad as mr. Roidman. He was on so much roids he ended up dying young. Karmas a bitch
Rip. Legit dude, even paid for my McDonald's in Tampa when I met him absolute gem 💎
Sheesh I felt that hit through my screen 😳
Beautifully set up and executed. He circled out to avoid the power leg then drew him into the corner for a false takedown, then got him in the center of the ring to fake a takedown and throw the definging blow. High level fight IQ tp defeat a striker at his owm game, especially the legendary mirko cro cop
@ZealKingdom
2 жыл бұрын
It was a brilliant punch. Set it up perfectly.
Rendelman was a great, spectacular fighter. He is forever in our memory.
Randlemans team definitely knew with a few takedowns attempts Mirko would throw that kick. Crazy how fast Kevin was with that left hook. It’s the ones you don’t see coming. Beautiful
Kevin..legend
Yeah this was brutal
RIP kevin randleman, he was a monster indeed.
That Iceman training ❄️🎯💰 RIP
One of the biggest upsets in MMA history
You won't know it from this video cause they didnt play the whole thing but he delivered probably one of the greatest post fight speeches like .....ever really You'll get the feels hearing it. "For you I'll go to HELL AND HEAVEN AND BACK!!! I fight for you guys." -Kevin Randleman I had actually searched the video up like a few weeks ago or something but it was no longer up. UFC uploaded it a year or so ago but I guess they eventually took it down. That was the first time i heard it I think. I think I was looking it up just to hear it again
@madgavin7568
2 жыл бұрын
Kevin Randleman was such a likeable guy. The fact he died young is so sad.
@YaBoiJabook
Жыл бұрын
It's on youtube. Just go to Kevin Randleman induction montage video into the UFC Hall of fame. They play the entire post speech at the end. It's on the official UFC youtube page
Randlemen was literally monstrous man on the street he'd do anyone man what a beast
They both have such talent as fighters,Legends!
Чудеса, как. Император одержал победу над таким мастером после такого броска, не удивляюсь что после такого Фёдора признали киборгом!!! Хотя думаю последствия этого сказываются. Императору. Фёдору успехов всегда!!!
that punch was art.
Cro Cop ended up fighting nearly once a month after this ko. I think he fought three weeks later against Hiromitsu Kanehara. He would submit Randleman in seconds in the rematch on New Year Eve.
@RickGrimes__
2 жыл бұрын
He also trained day after the match
Back when real men used steroids☺️
@madaxwayne
2 жыл бұрын
Allowed to as well
RIP Kevin Randleman.
For someone from a striking background cro cop always naturally had a good takedown defense.
Kevin Randleman was awesome. He was one of my favorite fighters back when he fought.
Kevin was a legend amongst legens man, pride of the 90’s and early 2000’s was different. RIP
@thaistomp
5 ай бұрын
The golden era of fighting no doubt.
When you look up explosive in the dictionary Kevin Randlenan pops up. Heavyweight size but moves like a Welterweight. Fastest big guy ever.
Wow I didn't expect that.
We love You Kevin R.I.P. WARRIOR 👌💪👊🔥
ufc fighters always outclassed Pride fighters.
One of the best. RIP
Respect to Randleman from France.
The SPEED of that counter was amazing.
Wow, what an absolute beast of a man😳
Look how happy Chuck Liddell is seeing Kevin win, we truly lost one of the monsters of MMA
I love how he used the take downs to psyche him into moving his head into position for the punch absolutely beautiful fighting
1:15 great transition with the hands to strikes.
Cro Cop: I'm a slow starter. Randalman: Deal.
This fight was the 1st fight in MMA that a high level Wrestler beat a high level Striker with STRIKING.... LEGENDARY FIGHT.
@moto-fl3rd
2 жыл бұрын
It's the fear of the take down that leaves the striker with their hands down and exposed for the wrestler to strike. It served Khabib well.
the referee did a good job by stopping the fight immediately when Mirko was unconscious, otherwise we would have had a funeral for Mirko the next day.
Rest in piece and power dear Kevin! Unforgettable
Rip I loved watching him - absolute beast and always like he is on springs so explosive My favourite fight was when he fought Fedor and slammed him on his head. The lead up to that body lock was pure beast mode
He set that up, what a performance. That left hook was perfectly planted.
Kevin Roidleman was one of my favorites
He hits hard , his ground and pound with forearms was vicious
Rip Kevin
RIP Kevin
*Right leg hospital* 🏥 *Left leg cemetery* 🪦
Красиво он его уработал.Покойся с миром.🙏
@maryjane-jq1cw
Жыл бұрын
Нахимиченый Кевин. Вполне логично ушёл пораньше
Randleman slam against Fedor was spectacular; the man had some insane explosive power.
Randleman might as well have worn a sign saying "I'm roiding my ass off"... Ridiculous...
KEVIN RANDLEMAN GRANDE LUTADOR, PENA QUE MORREU CEDO...
@leandroalmeida9502
Жыл бұрын
Bomba...
That was the cleanest landed hook I have ever seen in MMA and lead one at that with twist of the hand as he connected. You dont see these very often because timing has to be flawless.
@Th0ughtZ_
Жыл бұрын
Definitely. The technique was flawless.
This Kevin guy surely is natural
@ThisHandleWasTheOnly1Available
Жыл бұрын
No one at Pride was.
@professorpauls7362
Жыл бұрын
🤏🥒💉💊🤡
2 legends. Great KO by Randleman. RIP
Rest in Peace Mr Randleman!
That knock out was truely legendary! RIP Kevin Randleman.
@thaistomp
5 ай бұрын
He hit CroCop with the hand of God. Lol.
Did Kevin Randleman knock out Mirko Cro Cop ? 🤣 I think Mauro said it 10 times
FOREVER REMEMBER YOU KEVIN RANDLEMAN RIP YOU WAS GREAT FIGHTER ON THE MMA👍💪💪💪⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Love Gomi’s reaction from the second row.
I remember Kevin in high school. He was always muscular. Sandusky Ohio in the house
He was so strong, Mirco evev didn't understand what's happening 💪💪💪
What a great call and amazing upset
We needed those commentator camera 😂😂
To have a win over PRIME CRO COP is really special
One of my favorite clips ever in life, RIP The Monster
that left hook's angle was dope. very nicely setup by his previous takedown attempt. that hook was a hybrid between a hook and an overahand.
Kevin was soooo strong
He got punded so hard his head bounces off the canvas... Scary.
Huge Man, huge HEART! LEGEND! RIP
Кевин борец, такого уважаемого ударника вырубил! Уважение старои школе! Лучшие! Красавцы оба и уважение спортцменам!!!
That was absolutely brutal
Cro cop: water we dune hair?
This is the most perfect game plan I have ever seen
Rest in Peace Kevin Randleman
Greatest play by play call in MMA history.
@TheRedGlint4427
Жыл бұрын
Anik's call of Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 2 is the best.
@brettcagle538
Жыл бұрын
@@TheRedGlint4427 it’s really not he just screamed OH after saying he’s not cut from that cloth… not even in the same stratosphere, Mauro gave a complete thesis of one of the most unprecedented KO’s in history with full raw emotion.
@TheRedGlint4427
Жыл бұрын
@@brettcagle538 I disagree. The emotion in his "NO WAY!!" was as intense as it gets. Not to mention thousands of people said that exact same thing at the exact same time. That in combination with how the fight was going and the stakes it had made it better.
@brettcagle538
Жыл бұрын
@@TheRedGlint4427 I don’t wanna shit on anik I love him Mauro just comes off as more of a fan… Anik Is a former boxing guy, Mauro was on the ground floor of our sport thirty something years old calling the greatest fights ever. Anik literally said something everyone could say, only Mauro can make the call u just heard in this fight.
I’m speechless!
Prajjddd, you are killing me Braveheart.
Hold on. I didn't hear good. The comentarist sayed: randleman knock mirko crocop out? Lol