When the fight was on the feet, Rutten battered his rival with palm strikes and knees to leave him a bloody mess. Ultimately, he knocked Funaki out with a massive knee after a 17-minute fight for the ...

Bas Rutten recently shared why he turned down an offer from WWE. The UFC legend is known for his charismatic personality, a valuable trait ...

Bas Rutten recently spoke about 'The Smashing Machine' and its potential impact on how MMA pioneers are perceived by the public.

At the time, Pancrase was a proto-Mixed Martial Arts organization formed by Japanese pro wrestlers Masakatsu Funaki and Minoru Suzuki. Both Funaki and Suzuki were more than just entertainers, they ...

Bas Rutten, a former UFC heavyweight champion and a three-time King of Pancrase, will be inducted this July into the UFC Hall of Fame, promotion officials announced Friday. The UFC announced the ...

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After years as a professional fighter, Bas Rutten, former UFC champion and King of Pancrase showcases all of his considerable fighting talents stopping robbers, carjackers, pickpockets and other ...

It’s not easy to out-charisma Kevin James, who has made a career of playing nice, non-threatening guys who manage to get the girl and save the day. But in “Here Comes the Boom,” Bas Rutten steals the ...