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Sebastiaan Rutten, more commonly known as Bas Rutten, and also known as El Guapo, is a retired Dutch-American mixed martial artist and kickboxer. Born February 24, 1965 in Tilburg, Netherlands, Rutten began his martial arts career as a Thai boxer where he eventually became the number two ranked boxer in Holland. Eventually Rutten transitioned to mixed martial arts, fighting all of his fights in Pancrase and then making the switch to the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 1999. Rutten's accomplishments include being the fourth UFC Heavyweight Champion, a three time King of Pancrase world champion, and for having finished his career on a twenty-two fight unbeaten streak (21 wins, 1 draw). Rutten has beaten many other MMA champions over the course of his career, including wins over UFC champions Frank Shamrock, Kevin Randleman, Guy Mezger and Maurice Smith, and wins over King of Pancrase world champions Masakatsu Funaki and Minoru Suzuki. He is currently the co-host of Inside MMA on HDNet.

As a fighter, one of his favourite tactics was the liver shot (both punch and kick), and he popularized its use in MMA. Rutten is known for his charisma and has capitalized on his celebrity since retiring from fighting in 1999. He has worked as a colour commentator in several MMA organizations, including PRIDE Fighting Championships, and has appeared in numerous television shows, movies, and video games. He also coaches MMA and has authored several instructional materials. Read more...

 

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