Bas Rutten

Bas “El Guapo” Rutten is the Dutch kickboxer and liver-shot specialist who was a three-time King of Pancrase and won the UFC heavyweight title by beating Kevin Randleman at UFC 20 in 1999. He retired unbeaten in his last 22 fights.

He then became a famous commentator for Pride, coached in the IFL, and appeared in films and TV. He entered the UFC Hall of Fame in 2015. CagePotato covered his stories, his self-defence videos and his commentary.

Bas Rutten fact file
Full nameSebastiaan Rutten
NicknameEl Guapo
Date of birth
Place of birthTilburg, Netherlands
Organisations fought in
  • UFC
  • Pancrase
  • WFA
Accolades
  • UFC Heavyweight Champion (1999)
  • King of Pancrase Openweight Champion
  • UFC Hall of Fame (2015)

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