Bas Rutten MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
Credit: UFC/Zuffa LLC
BAS RUTTEN
“El Guapo”
NETHERLANDS • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D
28-4-1
(T)KO
11-0
SUB
14-3
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Netherlands
WT CLASS
Heavyweight
HT / WT
6′ 1″, 214 lbs
BIRTHDATE
02/24/1965 (61)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
—
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Eindhoven, Holland
NICKNAME
“El Guapo”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Bas Rutten Record
WINS28
KO/TKO
11
SUB
14
DECISION
3
LOSSES4
KO/TKO
0
SUB
3
DECISION
1
DRAWS1
DR
1
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 33 professional bouts (28-4-1).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Ruben Villareal
United States
United States
WFA 4: King of the Streets
Jul / 22 / 2006
KO/TKO (Leg Kicks)
Rnd 1 (3:24)
Jul / 22 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME3:24
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Return from Retirement Superfight • Rutten vs. Villareal
Superfight Feature
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Ruben Villareal
Fight Location Los Angeles, California, United States (The Forum)
Los Angeles, California, United States (The Forum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup214 lbs vs 245 lbs
Ruben Villareal Record at Bout (Opponent)10-7-3
Bas Rutten Record at Bout27-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning to the cage at age 41 after seven years away, Rutten decimated “Warpath” Villareal with punishing, uninterrupted low kicks to force the referee stoppage at 3:24 of round one.
WIN
Kevin Randleman
United States
United States
UFC 20: Battle for the Gold
May / 07 / 1999
Decision – Split
Rnd 1 (21:00)
May / 07 / 1999
ROUND1
TIME21:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship • Rutten vs. Randleman
Captured Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Kevin Randleman
Fight Location Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Boutwell Auditorium)
Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Boutwell Auditorium)Duration1 x 15 min (+ overtime)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 215 lbs
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout (Opponent)7-2-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout26-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
For the vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship, Rutten survived Randleman’s relentless takedowns and top control, opening severe cuts on Randleman’s face with elbows from guard and out-striking him in overtime to earn a split decision world title victory.
WIN
Tsuyoshi Kohsaka
Japan
Japan
UFC 18: Road to the Heavyweight Title
Jan / 08 / 1999
KO/TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (14:15)
Jan / 08 / 1999
ROUND1
TIME14:15
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Octagon Debut Title Eliminator • Rutten vs. Kohsaka
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Tsuyoshi Kohsaka
Fight Location New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (Pontchartrain Center)
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (Pontchartrain Center)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 215 lbs
Tsuyoshi Kohsaka Record at Bout (Opponent)17-7-1
Bas Rutten Record at Bout25-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his official UFC debut, Rutten weathered 14 minutes of grueling ground control from TK Kohsaka before breaking free and landing a brutal right hand and follow-up strikes for a TKO at 14:15.
WIN
Kengo Watanabe
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: 1998 Anniversary Show
Sep / 14 / 1998
KO/TKO (Strikes)
Rnd 1 (2:58)
Sep / 14 / 1998
ROUND1
TIME2:58
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase 1998 Anniversary Co-Main • Rutten vs. Watanabe
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Kengo Watanabe
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Budokan)
Tokyo, Japan (Budokan)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 210 lbs
Kengo Watanabe Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout24-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten completely overwhelmed Watanabe on the feet, delivering crisp palm strikes and knees to prompt the stoppage in under three minutes.
WIN
Keiichiro Yamamiya
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: Alive 11
Dec / 20 / 1997
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (4:58)
Dec / 20 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME4:58
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Alive 11 Main Card • Rutten vs. Yamamiya
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Keiichiro Yamamiya
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)
Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 195 lbs
Keiichiro Yamamiya Record at Bout (Opponent)11-7-2
Bas Rutten Record at Bout23-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten quickly took Yamamiya down, bypassed guard, and locked in a clean rear-naked choke to force a submission tap at 4:58 of the opening round.
WIN
Osami Shibuya
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: 1997 Anniversary Show
Sep / 06 / 1997
Submission (Body Crunch)
Rnd 1 (3:15)
Sep / 06 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME3:15
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase 1997 Anniversary Feature • Rutten vs. Shibuya 2
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Osami Shibuya
Fight Location Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 195 lbs
Osami Shibuya Record at Bout (Opponent)11-14-4
Bas Rutten Record at Bout22-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten caught Shibuya in a rare inverted spinal body crunch lock, eliciting an immediate tapout at 3:15 of the opening round to decisively settle their previous draw.
WIN
Takaku Fuke
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: Alive 7
Jun / 30 / 1997
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (4:28)
Jun / 30 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME4:28
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Alive 7 Trilogy Bout • Rutten vs. Fuke 3
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Takaku Fuke
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)
Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 190 lbs
Takaku Fuke Record at Bout (Opponent)14-16-1
Bas Rutten Record at Bout21-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$18,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Completing a 3-0 sweep in their head-to-head series, Rutten defended Fuke’s takedown, controlled top position, and locked up an armbar at 4:28 of round one.
WIN
Kiuma Kunioku
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: Alive 4
Apr / 27 / 1997
Decision – Points (1-0)
Rnd 1 (15:00)
Apr / 27 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME15:00
METHODDecision
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Alive 4 Feature • Rutten vs. Kunioku
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Kiuma Kunioku
Fight Location Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 180 lbs
Kiuma Kunioku Record at Bout (Opponent)7-4-2
Bas Rutten Record at Bout20-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$18,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten controlled the cage perimeter and utilized superior striking defense, forcing a crucial lost point on Kunioku to take a 1-0 points decision victory.
DRAW
Osami Shibuya
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: Alive 3
Mar / 22 / 1997
Draw – Decision (Majority)
Rnd 1 (15:00)
Mar / 22 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME15:00
METHODDraw
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Alive 3 Feature • Rutten vs. Shibuya 1
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Osami Shibuya
Fight Location Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 195 lbs
Osami Shibuya Record at Bout (Opponent)9-11-3
Bas Rutten Record at Bout20-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$18,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A closely fought 15-minute contest where Shibuya tested Rutten’s grappling and leg lock defense, resulting in an official majority draw on the scorecards.
WIN
Manabu Yamada
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: Truth 7
Oct / 08 / 1996
Submission (Toe Hold)
Rnd 1 (0:54)
Oct / 08 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME0:54
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Truth 7 Feature • Rutten vs. Yamada 2
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Manabu Yamada
Fight Location Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 195 lbs
Manabu Yamada Record at Bout (Opponent)19-11-3
Bas Rutten Record at Bout19-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$18,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten attacked Yamada’s lower body right off the opening exchange, securing a toe hold submission in just 54 seconds.
WIN
Masakatsu Funaki
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: 1996 Anniversary Show
Sep / 07 / 1996
KO/TKO (Knees)
Rnd 1 (17:05)
Sep / 07 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME17:05
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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King of Pancrase Championship • Rutten vs. Funaki 2
Defended World Title
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Masakatsu Funaki
Fight Location Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)Duration1 x 20 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout (Opponent)25-5-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout18-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A legendary 17-minute war. Rutten survived intense submission attacks from Pancrase co-founder Funaki before turning the tide on the feet, breaking Funaki’s cheekbone and nose with unanswered knees and palm strikes to score an unforgettable TKO stoppage.
WIN
Jason DeLucia
United States
United States
Pancrase: Truth 6
Jun / 25 / 1996
KO/TKO (Body Shot)
Rnd 1 (8:48)
Jun / 25 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME8:48
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Truth 6 Feature • Rutten vs. DeLucia 3
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Jason DeLucia
Fight Location Fukuoka, Japan (Fukuoka Kokusai Center)
Fukuoka, Japan (Fukuoka Kokusai Center)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 195 lbs
Jason DeLucia Record at Bout (Opponent)14-6-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout17-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$18,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten delivered one of the most famous liver shots in combat sports history, blasting DeLucia with a devastating right punch to the liver that caused a ruptured liver and ended the bout at 8:48.
WIN
Frank Shamrock
United States
United States
Pancrase: Truth 5
May / 16 / 1996
TKO (Cut)
Rnd 1 (11:11)
May / 16 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME11:11
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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King of Pancrase Championship • Rutten vs. Shamrock 3
Defended World Title
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Frank Shamrock
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)
Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)Duration1 x 20 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 195 lbs
Frank Shamrock Record at Bout (Opponent)10-3-1
Bas Rutten Record at Bout16-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Deciding their trilogy, Rutten defended his title with vicious palm strikes that opened a bad cut on Shamrock’s face, forcing a doctor stoppage at 11:11 to take the series 2-1.
WIN
Katsuomi Inagaki
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: Truth 4
Apr / 08 / 1996
KO/TKO (Knees)
Rnd 1 (14:07)
Apr / 08 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME14:07
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Truth 4 Feature • Rutten vs. Inagaki
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Katsuomi Inagaki
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)
Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 195 lbs
Katsuomi Inagaki Record at Bout (Opponent)8-14-1
Bas Rutten Record at Bout15-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$18,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten controlled the clinch warfare, using knees to the midsection and body to break down Inagaki for a knockout victory at 14:07.
WIN
Guy Mezger
United States
United States
Pancrase: Truth 2
Mar / 02 / 1996
Submission (Ankle Lock)
Rnd 1 (19:36)
Mar / 02 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME19:36
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Truth 2 Feature • Rutten vs. Mezger
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Guy Mezger
Fight Location Kobe, Hyogo, Japan (Kobe Fashion Mart)
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan (Kobe Fashion Mart)Duration1 x 20 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 200 lbs
Guy Mezger Record at Bout (Opponent)14-4-1
Bas Rutten Record at Bout14-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$18,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a nearly 20-minute classic war between two elite kickboxers, Rutten demonstrated his mastery of leg locks by securing an ankle lock on Mezger at 19:36.
WIN
Ryushi Yanagisawa
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 7
Dec / 14 / 1995
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (27:35)
Dec / 14 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME27:35
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Eyes of Beast 7 Feature • Rutten vs. Yanagisawa 2
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Ryushi Yanagisawa
Fight Location Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Nakajima Sports Center)
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Nakajima Sports Center)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 210 lbs
Ryushi Yanagisawa Record at Bout (Opponent)6-5-1
Bas Rutten Record at Bout13-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$18,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In an exhausting 27-minute marathon rematch, Rutten proved his elite conditioning and grappling development, securing a rear-naked choke at 27:35.
WIN
Maurice Smith
United States
United States
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 6
Dec / 04 / 1995
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (4:34)
Dec / 04 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME4:34
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Eyes of Beast 6 Rematch • Rutten vs. Smith 2
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Maurice Smith
Fight Location Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 215 lbs
Maurice Smith Record at Bout (Opponent)2-2-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout12-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$18,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten took future UFC heavyweight champion Maurice Smith down to the mat, smoothly advanced position, and secured a rear-naked choke at 4:34 of the opening round.
WIN
Minoru Suzuki
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: 1995 Anniversary Show
Sep / 01 / 1995
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Rnd 1 (15:35)
Sep / 01 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME15:35
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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King of Pancrase Championship • Rutten vs. Suzuki 2
Captured King of Pancrase Title
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Minoru Suzuki
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)
Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)Duration1 x 20 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 195 lbs
Minoru Suzuki Record at Bout (Opponent)16-4-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout11-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten captured the King of Pancrase Openweight Championship by pulling off an incredible comeback against Pancrase co-founder Minoru Suzuki, locking up a guillotine choke to claim the world title at 15:35.
WIN
Frank Shamrock
United States
United States
Pancrase: 1995 Neo-Blood Tournament Round 2
Jul / 23 / 1995
Decision – Split
Rnd 1 (15:00)
Jul / 23 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME15:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Neo-Blood Tournament Special Rematch • Rutten vs. Shamrock 2
Featured Rematch
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Frank Shamrock
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)
Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 195 lbs
Frank Shamrock Record at Bout (Opponent)5-2-1
Bas Rutten Record at Bout10-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$18,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten avenged his previous loss to Shamrock, using punishing palm strikes and effective submission defense over 15 tense minutes to capture a split decision win.
WIN
Jason DeLucia
United States
United States
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 5
Jun / 13 / 1995
Submission (Toe Hold)
Rnd 1 (1:32)
Jun / 13 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME1:32
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Eyes of Beast 5 • Rutten vs. DeLucia 2
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Jason DeLucia
Fight Location Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Nakajima Sports Center)
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Nakajima Sports Center)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 195 lbs
Jason DeLucia Record at Bout (Opponent)9-4-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout9-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$15,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten quickly grounded DeLucia and attacked his right ankle, locking in a toe hold to force the tap in just 92 seconds.
WIN
Maurice Smith
United States
United States
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 4
May / 13 / 1995
Submission (Kneebar)
Rnd 1 (2:10)
May / 13 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME2:10
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Striker vs. Striker Clash • Rutten vs. Smith 1
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Maurice Smith
Fight Location Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 215 lbs
Maurice Smith Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout8-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$15,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten caught world champion kickboxer Smith on the canvas, attacking the leg to lock in a kneebar and forcing the tapout at 2:10 of round one.
WIN
Takaku Fuke
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 3
Apr / 08 / 1995
Submission (Heel Hook)
Rnd 1 (1:52)
Apr / 08 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME1:52
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Eyes of Beast 3 • Rutten vs. Fuke 2
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Takaku Fuke
Fight Location Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 190 lbs
Takaku Fuke Record at Bout (Opponent)8-12-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout7-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$12,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten quickly took control of the scrambles and locked up a tight heel hook to extract the submission tap at 1:52 of round one.
LOSS
Ken Shamrock
United States
United States
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 2
Mar / 10 / 1995
Submission (Kneebar)
Rnd 1 (1:01)
Mar / 10 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME1:01
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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King of Pancrase Championship • Shamrock vs. Rutten 2
Challenger for World Title
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Ken Shamrock
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)
Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 215 lbs
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout (Opponent)16-3-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout6-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Challenging for the King of Pancrase championship, Rutten was caught in an early leg attack by Shamrock, who secured a kneebar to retain the title at 1:01.
WIN
Manabu Yamada
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 1
Jan / 26 / 1995
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:05)
Jan / 26 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME1:05
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Eyes of Beast 1 Feature • Rutten vs. Yamada 1
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Manabu Yamada
Fight Location Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 195 lbs
Manabu Yamada Record at Bout (Opponent)14-6-2
Bas Rutten Record at Bout6-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$12,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten caught tournament finalist Yamada on the mat and locked up an arm-triangle choke, forcing the submission tapout in just 65 seconds.
LOSS
Frank Shamrock
United States
United States
Pancrase: King of Pancrase Tournament Round 2
Dec / 16 / 1994
Decision – Majority
Rnd 1 (10:00)
Dec / 16 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME10:00
METHODDecision – Majority
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 King of Pancrase Tournament Quarterfinal • Rutten vs. Shamrock 1
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Frank Shamrock
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)Duration1 x 10 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 195 lbs
Frank Shamrock Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout5-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$10,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the opening chapter of their iconic rivalry, Shamrock used effective ground grappling and positional control over 10 minutes to edge Rutten via majority decision.
WIN
Jason DeLucia
United States
United States
Pancrase: King of Pancrase Tournament Opening Round
Dec / 16 / 1994
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:43)
Dec / 16 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME1:43
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 King of Pancrase Tournament Round 1 • Rutten vs. DeLucia 1
Tournament Opening Round
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Jason DeLucia
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)Duration1 x 10 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 195 lbs
Jason DeLucia Record at Bout (Opponent)5-2-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout4-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$10,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten caught DeLucia in a guillotine choke early in the opening tournament bout, securing the tapout at 1:43.
LOSS
Ken Shamrock
United States
United States
Pancrase: Road to the Championship 5
Oct / 15 / 1994
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (16:42)
Oct / 15 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME16:42
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Road to the Championship 5 Main Event • Rutten vs. Shamrock 1
Main Event
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Ken Shamrock
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)Duration1 x 20 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 215 lbs
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout (Opponent)10-2-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout4-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$15,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A grueling 16-minute war between two of Pancrase’s top stars. Shamrock eventually took Rutten’s back during a scramble and secured a rear-naked choke at 16:42.
LOSS
Minoru Suzuki
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: Road to the Championship 3
Jul / 06 / 1994
Submission (Knee to the Body)
Rnd 1 (3:43)
Jul / 06 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME3:43
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Road to the Championship 3 Main Event • Rutten vs. Suzuki 1
Main Event
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Minoru Suzuki
Fight Location Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan (Amagasaki Memorial Park Gymnasium)
Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan (Amagasaki Memorial Park Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 195 lbs
Minoru Suzuki Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout4-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$12,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Suzuki caught Rutten with a punishing knee to the body and liver, forcing Rutten to submit at 3:43 of round one.
WIN
Kazuo Takahashi
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: Road to the Championship 3
Jul / 06 / 1994
TKO (Broken Leg)
Rnd 1 (1:37)
Jul / 06 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME1:37
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Road to the Championship 3 Feature • Rutten vs. Takahashi
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Kazuo Takahashi
Fight Location Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan (Amagasaki Memorial Park Gymnasium)
Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan (Amagasaki Memorial Park Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 200 lbs
Kazuo Takahashi Record at Bout (Opponent)3-3-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout3-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$10,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten delivered a thunderous low kick that caused a broken leg injury to Takahashi, forcing the referee to halt the bout at 1:37 of round one.
WIN
Vernon White
United States
United States
Pancrase: Road to the Championship 2
Apr / 21 / 1994
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:16)
Apr / 21 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME1:16
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Road to the Championship 2 Feature • Rutten vs. White
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Vernon White
Fight Location Osaka, Japan (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
Osaka, Japan (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Vernon White Record at Bout (Opponent)2-2-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout2-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$8,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten caught Lion’s Den competitor White in a standing guillotine choke, dragging him to the canvas and securing the submission tap at 1:16.
LOSS
Masakatsu Funaki
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: Road to the Championship 2
Apr / 21 / 1994
Submission (Toe Hold)
Rnd 1 (2:58)
Apr / 21 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME2:58
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Road to the Championship 2 Main Event • Rutten vs. Funaki 1
Main Event
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Masakatsu Funaki
Fight Location Osaka, Japan (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
Osaka, Japan (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout2-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$10,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki quickly took the fight to the canvas, locking in a toe hold to hand Rutten the first defeat of his professional career at 2:58.
WIN
Takaku Fuke
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 2
Oct / 14 / 1993
KO/TKO (Knee to the Body)
Rnd 1 (2:03)
Oct / 14 / 1993
ROUND1
TIME2:03
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Hybrid Wrestlers 2 • Rutten vs. Fuke 1
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Takaku Fuke
Fight Location Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Nagoya Civic Assembly Hall)
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Nagoya Civic Assembly Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 190 lbs
Takaku Fuke Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Bas Rutten Record at Bout1-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$8,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rutten displayed his signature liver attack, landing a crushing knee to the midsection that dropped Fuke for a knockout at 2:03 of the first round.
WIN
Ryushi Yanagisawa
Japan
Japan
Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 1
Sep / 21 / 1993
KO/TKO (Palm Strike)
Rnd 1 (0:43)
Sep / 21 / 1993
ROUND1
TIME0:43
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Rutten vs. Yanagisawa 1
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupBas Rutten vs Ryushi Yanagisawa
Fight Location Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 210 lbs
Ryushi Yanagisawa Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Bas Rutten Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bas Rutten made an electrifying professional MMA debut at Pancrase’s historic inaugural show, blasting Japanese heavyweight Yanagisawa with an explosive open-palm strike to score a knockout in just 43 seconds.
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