Fighter details| Name | Bas Rutten (Men) |
| Nickname | El Guapo |
| Date of birth | Feb 24, 1965 (61 years old) |
| Weight class | Light Heavyweight |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioBas “El Guapo” Rutten – General Profile
Bas Rutten is a legendary Dutch mixed martial artist and former UFC Heavyweight Champion. Known for his striking precision, devastating liver shots, and charismatic personality, he is a true pioneer of the sport and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame for his contributions.
MMA Career
Rutten began his combat sports journey in kickboxing and Kyokushin karate before transitioning to professional MMA, where he achieved tremendous success in the Japanese Pancrase organization. He eventually joined the UFC in 1999, claiming the Heavyweight Championship at UFC 20 and leaving an enduring legacy in both MMA and martial arts commentary.
Fighting Style
Rutten’s fighting style was distinguished by his elite striking—especially his trademark body and liver shots—combined with proficient submissions and innovative techniques developed in the hybrid-rules era of Pancrase. His blend of stand-up violence and ground control made him one of the most complete athletes of his time.
Fights
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| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
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| Kevin Randleman |
UFC 20: Battle for the Gold |
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| Tsuyoshi Kosaka |
UFC 18: The Road to the Heavyweight Title |
KO/TKO Punches · R2 · 2:15 |
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Khamzat Chimaev Borz | 15-1 |
| Jared Gordon Flash | 21-9 |
| Waldo Cortes-Acosta Salsa Boy | 17-3 |
| Grant Dawson KGD | 24-3 |
| Joel Alvarez El Fenomeno | 23-4 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem The Demolition Man | 47-19 |
| Cheick Kongo | 31-12 |
| Dan Hardy The Outlaw | 25-10 |
| Gustavo Machado Ximu | 23-10 |
| Rich Hale Rare Breed | 23-7 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Mateusz Gamrot Gamer | 26-4 |
| Wagner da Conceicao Martins Zuluzinho | 12-12 |
| Gabriel Gonzaga Napao | 17-12 |
| Artem Lobov The Russian Hammer | 13-15 |
| Kevin Randleman The Monster | 17-16 |
| Vitor Belfort The Phenom | 26-14 |
| Joanna Jedrzejczyk | 16-5 |
| Fares Ziam Smile Killer | 18-4 |
| Youssef Zalal The Moroccan Devil | 18-6 |
| Alexander Volkov Drago | 40-11 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Anthony Smith Lionheart | 38-22 |
| Glover Teixeira | 33-9 |
| Jiri Prochazka BJP | 32-6 |
| Jan Blachowicz | 29-11 |
| Mauricio Rua Shogun | 27-14 |
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