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Bas Rutten was born in Belgium and later became a naturalized American citizen.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten was born in Tilburg, Netherlands, not Belgium. He did, however, become a naturalized American citizen.
As a child, Bas Rutten suffered from severe eczema and asthma, which contributed to him being overweight.
Answer: False
While Bas Rutten did suffer from eczema and severe asthma as a child, these conditions contributed to him being underweight or skinny, not overweight.
Bas Rutten's interest in martial arts was initially sparked by watching a Jean-Claude Van Damme film.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten's interest in martial arts was ignited by watching the Bruce Lee film *Enter the Dragon*, not a Jean-Claude Van Damme movie.
Bas Rutten earned black belts in Taekwondo and Judo during his youth.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten earned black belts in Taekwondo and Kyokushin Karate, not Judo.
In which city and country was Bas Rutten born?
Answer: Tilburg, Netherlands
Bas Rutten was born in Tilburg, Netherlands.
At what age did Bas Rutten begin training in Taekwondo, a discipline in which he eventually earned a black belt?
Answer: Taekwondo
Bas Rutten began training in Taekwondo at age 14, eventually earning a black belt in the discipline.
Bas Rutten competed in 16 kickboxing matches, winning 14 of them by submission.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten competed in 16 kickboxing matches, winning 14, but all of these wins were by knockout, not submission.
Bas Rutten won the European Muay Thai title against Frank Lobman in his final kickboxing match.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten lost to Frank Lobman for the European Muay Thai title in his kickboxing career; it was not a victory, nor necessarily his absolute final match.
During a kickboxing match against Rene Rooze, Rutten bit Rooze's ear in retaliation.
Answer: False
It was Rene Rooze who bit Bas Rutten's ear during the match; Rutten's retaliation was a knee to the groin.
Bas Rutten had 14 wins in kickboxing, all by knockout, with 13 occurring in the first round.
Answer: True
Bas Rutten's kickboxing career featured 14 wins, all by knockout, and an impressive 13 of those first-round finishes.
Bas Rutten competed in 16 kickboxing matches. How many of these did he win by knockout?
Answer: 16 matches, 14 wins by knockout
Bas Rutten competed in 16 kickboxing matches, winning 14 of them, all by knockout.
What notable incident occurred during Bas Rutten's kickboxing match against Rene Rooze?
Answer: Rooze bit Rutten's ear, leading to a brawl.
During the kickboxing match, Rene Rooze bit Bas Rutten's ear, which led to a brawl after Rutten retaliated.
Pancrase was an organization that allowed closed-fisted strikes to the face but prohibited leg kicks.
Answer: False
Pancrase prohibited closed-fisted strikes to the face, focusing on open-hand strikes, grappling, and submissions.
In his Pancrase debut, Bas Rutten won by submission after 48 seconds, hospitalizing his opponent.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten won his Pancrase debut by knockout in 48 seconds with strikes, not by submission, though the opponent was hospitalized.
Bas Rutten's first loss in Pancrase was against Ken Shamrock, who submitted him with an armbar.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten's first loss in Pancrase was against Masakatsu Funaki via toehold, not against Ken Shamrock.
Bas Rutten defeated Minoru Suzuki by decision after a grueling three-round fight.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten defeated Minoru Suzuki by knockout with a knee strike, not by decision.
Bas Rutten held the King of Pancrase Openweight Championship, defending it twice.
Answer: True
Bas Rutten was indeed the King of Pancrase Openweight Champion, successfully defending his title on two occasions.
Bas Rutten's record in Pancrase was 21 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, including an unbeaten streak of 19 fights.
Answer: True
Bas Rutten compiled a significant record in Pancrase: 21 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, notably featuring an unbeaten streak of 19 bouts.
Bas Rutten's third fight against Frank Shamrock resulted in a TKO victory for Shamrock due to a doctor stoppage.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten defeated Frank Shamrock by TKO due to a doctor stoppage in their third fight, unifying the Pancrase titles.
Which individual initially scouted Bas Rutten and invited him to train at the Fighting Network RINGS Holland dojo?
Answer: Chris Dolman
Chris Dolman was instrumental in scouting Bas Rutten and inviting him to train at the Fighting Network RINGS Holland dojo.
How did Bas Rutten secure victory in his Pancrase debut against Ryushi Yanagisawa?
Answer: By knockout with palm and knee strikes
Bas Rutten won his Pancrase debut against Ryushi Yanagisawa by knockout using palm and knee strikes.
Who inflicted Bas Rutten's first submission loss in Pancrase, and by what submission technique?
Answer: Masakatsu Funaki with a toehold
Masakatsu Funaki was the opponent who first submitted Bas Rutten in Pancrase, using a toehold.
What was the outcome of Bas Rutten's 1994 match against Minoru Suzuki?
Answer: Rutten won by knockout with a knee strike
Bas Rutten defeated Minoru Suzuki by knockout with a knee strike in their 1994 encounter.
What championship title did Bas Rutten hold within the Pancrase organization?
Answer: King of Pancrase Openweight Championship
Bas Rutten held the prestigious King of Pancrase Openweight Championship title.
Bas Rutten was discovered for MMA by Dana White and invited to train at the UFC dojo.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten was scouted by Chris Dolman for RINGS Holland and later chosen by Pancrase founders. Dana White's involvement came much later in his career.
Bas Rutten won his first fight against Ken Shamrock at UFC 20 via unanimous decision to become UFC Heavyweight Champion.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten won the UFC Heavyweight Championship against Ken Shamrock at UFC 20, but it was via a split decision, not unanimous.
Bas Rutten vacated his UFC Heavyweight Championship to attempt to become the first person to hold UFC titles in two weight classes.
Answer: True
Rutten vacated his UFC Heavyweight Championship with the explicit goal of becoming the first fighter to hold titles in two different weight classes.
Bas Rutten retired from MMA in 1999 due to a severe ankle injury sustained in training.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten retired in 1999 due to multiple severe injuries, including a blown-out knee, torn biceps, and neck injury, not an ankle injury.
Bas Rutten holds a perfect 3-0 record in his UFC career and never lost a fight in the organization.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten's UFC record was 2-0; he was undefeated in the organization.
At which UFC event did Bas Rutten win the Heavyweight Championship against Ken Shamrock?
Answer: UFC 20
Bas Rutten secured the UFC Heavyweight Championship against Ken Shamrock at UFC 20.
What was the primary reason Bas Rutten vacated his UFC Heavyweight Championship?
Answer: To attempt to win a title in a second weight class.
Bas Rutten vacated his UFC Heavyweight Championship with the ambition of becoming the first fighter to hold titles in two different weight classes.
Which of the following was NOT cited as a serious injury contributing to Bas Rutten's retirement from MMA?
Answer: Torn ACL
Bas Rutten's retirement was attributed to a blown-out knee, torn biceps, and neck injury; a torn ACL was not listed among these specific reasons.
What was Bas Rutten's official record during his tenure in the UFC?
Answer: 2-0
Bas Rutten maintained an undefeated record of 2 wins and 0 losses during his time in the UFC.
What was the primary point of controversy surrounding Bas Rutten's UFC Heavyweight Championship victory over Kevin Randleman?
Answer: Judges awarded Rutten a split decision win that many disagreed with.
The controversy arose from the judges' split decision, with many believing Kevin Randleman should have won, highlighting the subjective nature of judging criteria at the time.
Bas Rutten is credited with popularizing the spinning back kick as a signature MMA tactic.
Answer: False
While Rutten was known for his striking, he is more famously credited with popularizing the liver shot, not the spinning back kick.
Rutten's experience as a bouncer led him to favor closed-fist punches to protect his hands.
Answer: False
Rutten's bouncer experience led him to favor open-hand strikes and forearms to protect his hands, rather than closed-fist punches.
Bas Rutten's striking style was primarily influenced by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling.
Answer: False
Rutten's striking style was primarily influenced by Muay Thai, Karate, and Taekwondo, not Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling.
Bas Rutten's fighting style is described as primarily defensive, focusing on counter-attacks.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten's fighting style is characterized as aggressive and well-rounded, rather than primarily defensive.
What specific fighting tactic is Bas Rutten most famously credited with popularizing in mixed martial arts?
Answer: The liver shot
Bas Rutten is widely recognized for popularizing the liver shot as a devastating offensive tactic in MMA.
How did Bas Rutten's background as a bouncer influence his fighting technique?
Answer: He used palm strikes and forearms to protect his hands.
His experience as a bouncer led Rutten to adopt palm strikes and forearms to preserve his hands, a technique that proved effective in his fighting career.
Which martial arts disciplines were primary influences on Bas Rutten's striking style?
Answer: Muay Thai, Karate, and Taekwondo
Bas Rutten's striking style drew significant influence from the Dutch school of Muay Thai, Karate, and Taekwondo, characterized by its aggressive yet technical execution.
Bas Rutten's final MMA fight was a loss via submission in May 2006 against Ruben Villareal.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten's final MMA fight in May 2006 against Ruben Villareal was a victory via technical knockout due to leg kicks, not a loss.
After his Pancrase career, Bas Rutten competed in professional wrestling promotions like WWE and TNA.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten competed in Japanese professional wrestling promotions like Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye and Battlarts, not WWE or TNA.
Bas Rutten provided motion capture for the main character in *Grand Theft Auto IV* and had a TV cameo.
Answer: True
Bas Rutten contributed to *Grand Theft Auto IV* by providing motion capture for fighting moves and making a TV cameo.
Bas Rutten served as the main host of the TV show *Inside MMA* from 2007 to 2016.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten was the co-host, not the main host, of the TV show *Inside MMA* from 2007 to 2016.
The "Rutten Jump" was Bas Rutten's signature move used to finish fights.
Answer: False
The 'Rutten Jump' was Bas Rutten's distinctive victory celebration, involving jumping splits, not a fighting move.
Bas Rutten currently works as a commentator for Karate Combat and was appointed its Chairman in June 2023.
Answer: True
Bas Rutten holds dual roles with Karate Combat as a commentator and, since June 2023, as its Chairman.
Bas Rutten holds instructor certifications in Taekwondo, Judo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten holds instructor certifications in MTBN Thai Boxing, MMA, and Krav Maga, not Taekwondo, Judo, or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Bas Rutten coached Mark Kerr in the HBO documentary *The Smashing Machine*.
Answer: True
Bas Rutten played a coaching role for Mark Kerr during the production of the HBO documentary *The Smashing Machine*.
In the movie *Here Comes the Boom*, Bas Rutten played the protagonist Scott.
Answer: False
In *Here Comes the Boom*, Bas Rutten portrayed the character Niko, not the protagonist Scott.
How did Bas Rutten secure victory in his final professional MMA fight in May 2006?
Answer: By technical knockout due to leg kicks
Bas Rutten concluded his MMA career with a victory via technical knockout resulting from leg kicks in May 2006.
Bas Rutten participated in which Japanese professional wrestling promotions?
Answer: Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye and Battlarts
Bas Rutten competed in Japanese professional wrestling promotions including Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye and Battlarts, as well as NJPW.
What contributions did Bas Rutten make to the video game *Grand Theft Auto IV*?
Answer: He provided motion capture for fighting moves and had a TV cameo.
Bas Rutten provided motion capture for the fighting mechanics and made a cameo appearance in *Grand Theft Auto IV*.
For how many years did Bas Rutten serve as a co-host of the television program *Inside MMA*?
Answer: 9 years (2007-2016)
Bas Rutten co-hosted *Inside MMA* for a period of nine years, from 2007 to 2016.
What is the significance of the "Rutten Jump"?
Answer: A victory celebration involving jumping splits.
The 'Rutten Jump' was Bas Rutten's distinctive victory celebration, involving performing a jumping split on each side of the ring.
What are Bas Rutten's current roles within the Karate Combat (KC) organization?
Answer: Commentator and Chairman
Bas Rutten currently serves as both a commentator and the Chairman for Karate Combat.
Bas Rutten holds instructor certifications in which martial arts disciplines?
Answer: MTBN Thai Boxing, MMA, Krav Maga
Bas Rutten holds instructor certifications in MTBN Thai Boxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), and Krav Maga.
What role did Bas Rutten fulfill in the HBO documentary *The Smashing Machine*?
Answer: He coached Mark Kerr.
Bas Rutten served as a coach for Mark Kerr within the context of the HBO documentary *The Smashing Machine*.
Bas Rutten's full birth name is Sebastian Rutten.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten's actual birth name is Sebastiaan Rutten.
Bas Rutten's nickname, El Guapo, translates to "The Ugly One" in Spanish.
Answer: False
The nickname 'El Guapo' translates from Spanish to "The Handsome One", not "The Ugly One".
Bas Rutten was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in the "Modern Era" wing in 2015.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2015, but in the "Pioneers" wing, not the "Modern Era" wing.
Bas Rutten's professional MMA record is 33 matches, with 28 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw.
Answer: True
Bas Rutten's comprehensive professional MMA record stands at 33 bouts, comprising 28 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw.
Bas Rutten achieved 14 submission wins and 3 decision wins in his MMA career.
Answer: True
Bas Rutten's MMA career included 14 submission victories and 3 victories by decision.
Bas Rutten had 0 knockout losses and 0 decision losses in his MMA career.
Answer: False
Bas Rutten had 0 knockout losses, but he did incur 1 decision loss in his MMA career.
Bas Rutten's height is listed as 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) and his weight as 205 lb (93 kg).
Answer: True
Bas Rutten's official listed measurements are 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) in height and 205 lb (93 kg) in weight.
What is Bas Rutten's complete birth name?
Answer: Sebastiaan Rutten
Bas Rutten's full birth name is Sebastiaan Rutten.
What is the Spanish translation of Bas Rutten's nickname, "El Guapo"?
Answer: The Handsome One
The nickname 'El Guapo' translates from Spanish to 'The Handsome One'.
In which specific wing of the UFC Hall of Fame was Bas Rutten inducted in 2015?
Answer: Pioneers Wing
Bas Rutten was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2015, specifically into the 'Pioneers' wing.
What is Bas Rutten's complete professional mixed martial arts record?
Answer: 28 wins, 4 losses, 1 draw
Bas Rutten's professional MMA record comprises 28 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw across 33 bouts.
How many submission victories did Bas Rutten accumulate during his MMA career?
Answer: 14
Bas Rutten achieved 14 submission victories throughout his professional MMA career.
According to his official infobox, what are Bas Rutten's listed height and weight?
Answer: 6'1" (1.85m), 205 lbs (93 kg)
Bas Rutten's listed physical measurements are 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters) in height and 205 pounds (93 kilograms) in weight.