Bas Rutten losses
Over 13 years as a professional, Bas Rutten has compiled a 28-4-1 (25) record, including five title fights. He has four losses against three different opponents, one of them in a title fight.
4. Bas Rutten loses to Ken Shamrock in their 2nd fight via KO
On March 10, 1995 Bas Rutten fought Ken Shamrock for the Pancrase Openweight title. It was their second meeting. Rutten was 30 years old with a record of 7-3, and Shamrock was 31 with a record of 16-3. Rutten was coming off a win and Shamrock was on a 8-fight winning streak. Shamrock submitted Rutten via kneebar in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
3. Bas Rutten loses to Frank Shamrock via majority decision
On December 16, 1994 Bas Rutten faced Frank Shamrock. Rutten was 29 years old with a record of 6-2, and Shamrock was 22 with a record of 0-0. Rutten was coming off a win. Rutten lost via majority decision.
2. Bas Rutten loses to Ken Shamrock via KO
On July 26, 1994 Bas Rutten faced Ken Shamrock. Rutten was 29 years old with a record of 5-1, and Shamrock was 30 with a record of 7-2. Rutten was on a 3-fight winning streak and Shamrock was on a 2-fight winning streak. Shamrock submitted Rutten via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
1. Bas Rutten loses to Masakatsu Funaki via KO
On January 19, 1994 Bas Rutten faced Masakatsu Funaki. Rutten was 28 years old with a record of 2-0, and Funaki was 24 with a record of 3-1. Rutten was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Funaki was on a 3-fight winning streak. Funaki submitted Rutten via toe hold in the 1st round.