Best fights of Bas Rutten
Over 13 years as a professional, Bas Rutten has compiled a 28-4-1 (25) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Bas Rutten KOs Masakatsu Funaki
On September 7, 1996 Bas Rutten defended his Pancrase Openweight title against Masakatsu Funaki. Rutten was 31 years old with a record of 18-4, and Funaki was 27 with a record of 24-5. Rutten stopped Masakatsu Funaki via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Bas Rutten KOs Frank Shamrock
On May 16, 1996 Bas Rutten defended his Pancrase Openweight title against Frank Shamrock. Rutten was 31 years old with a record of 16-4, and Shamrock was 23 with a record of 10-3-1. Rutten stopped Frank Shamrock via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Bas Rutten KOs Tsuyoshi Kosaka
On January 8, 1999 Bas Rutten faced Tsuyoshi Kosaka in a heavyweight bout. Rutten was 33 years old with a record of 25-4-1, and Kosaka was 28 with a record of 15-5-1. Rutten stopped Tsuyoshi Kosaka via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Bas Rutten submits Minoru Suzuki
On September 1, 1995 Bas Rutten fought Minoru Suzuki for the Pancrase Openweight title. Rutten was 30 years old with a record of 11-4, and Suzuki was 27 with a record of 16-5. Rutten submitted Minoru Suzuki via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Crowned the new champion.
5. Bas Rutten submits Manabu Yamada
On October 8, 1996 Bas Rutten faced Manabu Yamada in a middleweight bout. Rutten was 31 years old with a record of 19-4, and Yamada was 27 with a record of 19-12-3. Rutten submitted Manabu Yamada via ankle lock in the 1st round.
6. Bas Rutten KOs Minoru Suzuki
On July 6, 1994 Bas Rutten faced Minoru Suzuki. Rutten was 29 years old with a record of 4-1, and Suzuki was 26 with a record of 7-1. Rutten stopped Minoru Suzuki via KO in the 1st round.
7. Bas Rutten defeats Kiuma Kunioku
On April 27, 1997 Bas Rutten faced Kiuma Kunioku. Rutten was 32 years old with a record of 20-4-1, and Kunioku was 20 with a record of 7-4-2. Rutten won via unanimous decision.
8. Bas Rutten KOs Jason DeLucia
On June 25, 1996 Bas Rutten faced Jason DeLucia. Rutten was 31 years old with a record of 17-4, and DeLucia was 26 with a record of 14-8. Rutten stopped Jason DeLucia via KO in the 1st round.
9. Bas Rutten KOs Kengo Watanabe
On September 14, 1998 Bas Rutten faced Kengo Watanabe. Rutten was 33 years old with a record of 24-4-1, and Watanabe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rutten stopped Kengo Watanabe via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Bas Rutten submits Takaku Fuke
On June 30, 1997 Bas Rutten faced Takaku Fuke. Rutten was 32 years old with a record of 21-4-1, and Fuke was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rutten submitted Takaku Fuke via armbar in the 1st round.