Bas Rutten / Biography

Bas Rutten is one of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) most respected and feared fighters of All time. He is a devastating stand up striker and has made a name of himself as the "King of Pancrase" and UFC heavyweight champion. He was born in Eindhoven, Holland and as a child had asthma and a skin condition which made him an easy target for local bullies. He had a life altering experiance in France 1976 when he and his brother snuck into a movie screening of Bruce Lee's "Enter the Dragon". He then decided to devote himself to the martial arts and very quickly learned the advantages to the physical discipline. He's broken many noses, in and out of the compitition ring. He also worked as a bouncer for a few years before his Pancrase career thrust him into the limelight. He also has three girls Rachele, Sabine and Bianca.