Bas Rutten - The Most Brutal Kickboxer in Pancrase 

Love it my friend, thank you very much, looks great!! Godspeed!

Damn those first couple minutes make him the OG Liver King.

"You can buy muscles, but you can't buy cajones". My favorite Bas quote.

I boxed for a season in the military. It still blows my mind someone can be so tuned in that they’re timing their hits with your exhale.

Big respect to those old school Japanese fighters. Those dudes never quit, no matter what. Like you said, doomed or not, a fight was a fight to the finish.

The last fight. How the crowd was celebrating the courage of the fighter that lost along with the winner. That is honorable fight culture. I really liked seeing that.

I've had the honor of designing for Bas in recent years. His FB cover, RU-vid channel art and his Big DVD's of Combat are all my work and I can tell you that working with him and his wife has always been a good experience. He might have a (well deserved) reputation for his fighting skills but, they're also really nice people and very easy to work with. Truly an honor to have been recommended and chosen to handle his branding.

Bas Rutten is a hall of famer, a champion and still has his brain intact with no signs of CTE. Every time I see him I think of Colin Ferrel as bowlseye

He was a little before my time, I never knew what an absolute legend he was or that there were even fights like this. This video was the first I've ever seen of Bas and im amazed.

Respected him as a fighter . After his retirement , I watched him in interviews. A nice , humble, funny guy . - So now I respect him as a man.

Bas Rutten is a legend! Nice to have a trip down memory lane on some of his best fights

I remember watching Bas fight from early on, the man is one of the best fighters I've ever seen. Technical, powerful, fast and a true old school warrior when it comes to honour in the ring.

Bas Rutten is recognized everywhere. Rutten delivered unforgettable fighting performances.

Bas is an absolute legend, it's pretty amazing that a lot of these fighters were able to get up after so many devastating blows. Just shows how tough as nails the old school fighters had to be to even stand a chance in the ring.

I watched Bas throughout his career. He never backed down or gave up. He was relentless even when totally gassed, and always found a way to dig a bit deeper as was shown in the final fight shown here. Bas had the most wicked liver kicks and palm strikes of any fighter before or since imho.

@BasRutten... I sure miss you on Axis TV when you use to cover all the fights .. Your legend and true gentlemen sir. I saw you in Los Angeles once in the early 2000's and I'm handicap ♿️ and you stood by the door to allow me to enter the Hotel. It was a heavy door and I was greatful. I thanked you and you simply did a hiya sound and gave me two thumbs 👍🏽 up. We didn't have phone cameras back then but I have the memory in my head forever. Truly a wonderful guy. Take care and in your famous words GODSPEED .. For me I just say God Bless brother 🙏🏼 take care and yes this video was Bloody Fantastic and you were truly an awesome fighter Bas ✌🏽

27:09 "Just listen to the audience..." **rock music continues to play**

The only guy on RU-vid that has free, useful fighting techniques on his channel and also happens to be one of the best MMA fighters of all time. I love introducing guys double my age to Bas that never even heard of him which is crazy to even think of. Those liver shots are absolutely the most devastating blows. Really shows you how body shots are just as effective as head shots.

I remember seeing him on a compilation VHS from blockbuster as a kid...have watched MMA ever since...I wonder how many fans of MMA that's true for..my bet its alot...he deserves more praise than he gets for this!

27:10 "..just listen to the audience." We can't hear the audience because of the soundtrack you added. Great job.

I’ve never seen another like Bas. His kicks and knees were so vicious and I give a lot of respect to anyone who had the guts to stand in the ring with him. Great compilation. 👍

Here's what I see. A true professional fighter. Trained, strong, durable, and very very intelligent. More importantly though, he is composed. He allows his intellect to drive the use of his physical gifts rather than emotion. There's no rage, no loss of composure when he finds himself in a more vulnerable position. Though the emotions are obviously present, his mind controls them.

An unbelievable warrior. Honestly, his skills are only out matched by his heart. You sir are class act. thank you for giving the people an example of how to never give up, how to dig through any weakness and turn it into a strength. your truly the goat. now take care of yourself and live well.

Great vid. Thank so much for posting...... Bas Rutten, never ever forgotten....!!!

One of my nephews trained in one of Bas Rutten's mma gyms a few years back. I got to meet him once. I can't say he was humble but he was very cool. Very confident. I could feel that I was in the presence of a champion, for sure.

Didn’t realize how good Bas was at jujitsu. Had heard his palm heal strikes were like hammer blows, and his kicks and knees striking was like being hit by a car. He has to be one of if not the best fighters in history.

Great video, really shows off the skills of such a excellent fighter. Ty!

Great video, editing was spot on! Thanks!!

When I think of Bas, I see him as a pioneer and probably one of the first true martial artist, he came in and kicked butt, they figured him out, exploited his weakness to where he was able to actually morph his game and entered a whole new realm of MMA, the ground game. He was scary to face standing and was a monster in the clinch, and now was a monster on the ground.

He was the first mma fighter I invested in as a fan. One if the greatest ever and a pioneer. I remember when he released that video about how to win a bar fight too. Absolutely hilarious but lethal too. I messaged him around that time on an email and he replied to me as cool and polite as you could get. Great guy.

Hell yea!!🎉 Bas is a legend! Thanks for the video

That was just an awesome video and display of what REAL fighting is. I never really followed Bas Rutten but after watching this he without a doubt was probably the best and most viscous fighter of his time. LOVED IT thanks for sharing.

One of the most respectful and humble fighters. When he made mistakes he owned up to them but he always worked to better himself. Always caring about not going to far with his opponents always checking to see if they were OK. Hands down when of my top 3 fighters of all time.

Man has incredible combat IQ and is such an impressive technical fighter. His physicality doesn't hurt, but his sheer intelligence makes him one of the best there is.

Love watching this warrior execute his craft with lethal precision and a full heart. Bravo Sir for your discipline and career.

bas was without a doubt the toughest fighter ever to enter the ring. my all time favorite. we miss his show.

Bas is the OG MMA Goat & still one of the baddest dudes walking earth💪🏼

I have seen this guy promoting karate combat. My initial impression was that he was a good mma kind of ufc fighter. This is beyond that. I didnt even think this combat sport excisted, let alone that he was a champion of one of the most brutal sport with guys that seems to eat nails for breakfast

When someone is born to do a sport /martial arts or what ever it is in life ,BasRutten is truly a man and a machine who was truly born to fight in he’s technique of unstoppable devastation to he’s a victims .respect always to you all .🙏🏼

You have earned the respect of many! Your skill in your profession is inspirational. You define the statement: Winners don't quit, and quitters don't win! Thank you for showing your entertaining style and tenacity.

I think it's even most impressive when despite the fame the guy stays humble and down to earth. Total respect.

This is why I love RU-vid, It's the best place to go and see people excel at what they do. I have never heard of Bas Rutten but really enjoyed watching this video of a man who was the best at what he did. Awe inspiring!

This was the best fighting matches I have ever seen in my life. Honor to all fighters who even enter such a brutal ring. This is true cqc combat. Loved it. These fighters have great skill and physical control over their martial art and pain threshold. Awesome stuff.

Best fighter I saw in my life! He fights like a leopard, always with full power, ready to kill! Thanks for filming it!

Bas really was great. Nobody should ever forget his ring accomplishments as an MMA legend!

That last fight was brutal! Much respect to both fighters...they both possessed an indomitable will

Dude, the metal soundtrack towards the end with Funaki was badass! Awesome video!

you had me glued king

The respect I have for this man, can't be put into words🙏 He's my favorite fighter, a true pioneer, but beyond that he's just one hell of a dude.

My dad had me watching Rutten as long as I can remember. He was a extremely well rounded fighter. For the people who haven't see a lot of his stuff, do yourself a favor and look into him. We'll worth it.

Incredible fighter, great content. Keep it coming man!

That was intense. I love the commentary too. Just a good half hour of my time. Thanks

Most people who know something about the history of mixed martial arts know that Bad was beaten several times early in his career by people with jujitsu experience. People who could go for the neck or an arm lock or an ankle or knee continued to beat him for a while until he decided to figure out how to do it himself. Then he became so much deadlier.

met him in ventura ca. he is a class act, a real gentleman. the world needs more people like him.

Bas has always been amazing! This is a fitting tribute to his tenacious skills and commitment. Thank you for the chance to see this,

You have introduced me to one of the greatest mixed fighters of all time. I am so honored to have been able to witness a fighter such as the Great BAS RUTTEN! AVE BAS RUTTEN!

I wasn't an mma fan at the time. To be honest, the first time I saw BasRutten was in the movie Boom. I loved his character in the movie, then I saw him on Joe Rogan and realized, this guy is a legend. Did a deep dive on his career and I'm now a huge fan. What a monster! Now I'm a big fan of mma.

One of the best displays of fighting, endurance and counter strikes I have seen in a long time.

Thanks for seeing this again MASTER Bas at work

Incredible video!!!!!!! Thank you

I have never heard of Pancrase but I agree with the narrator that this was an elite, top tier fighting organization! Holy shit those liver shots were BRUTAL!! Totally underused technique in today's UFC and others.

Rutten is constantly observing, thinking and testing defenses.Adapting to his opponent and striking with precision. His distractions are legendary. His fights and instruction are 🔥 🔥 🔥.

Thanks for the content

Really enjoyed this video. Thanks

Bas... one of the greatest. people forget about the days before UFC and other similar MMA organizations. I talk about Marco Ruas and Vanderlei who fought in underground circuits before this sport went mainstream like it is today. Hats off to you El Guapo Mr. Rutten. true warrior.

He was a great fighter, accurately and brutally transferring his strikes with a strong enduring will to win.

Wow! This man is a tank, amazing athlete. 👏

Great video and I thank you for that. Not only is he a bad ass I could listen to him talk about just about any subject

a tough fighter. but in real life a nice guy, as far as i know. you never read or hear a bad word about this guy.

“Oldshool is the best school”

Love this guy, his kick, pancrase, submittion are deadly as hell!! what an elite and badass warriors, True Legend 💪🏻🙌🙌

I distinctly remember buying the only Pancrase PPV we ever got here in America. I was ALL about it, obsessed with shoot fighting from the initial UFC events & just young enough that the nearly 15 minute introductory video explaining all of the rules of Pancrase wasn't annoying, but intriguing. I VHS taped that single PPV & watched it over & over again, waiting for the next event to be offered & never seeing one

Great collection of Bas fights. The man is a world class legend! Narration was perfect. Frank Shamrock, also a class act, made for a hell of a mix. Excellant work here. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Bas you were incredible! One of the greatest sportsman that ever lived. Any long time fight fan knows who you are and what you brought to the sport. We appreciate all you've done and wish you all the best.

Topnotch video as always ... there ain't no other like Bas! Can someone post the complete metal tracks playlist that starts after the 5 minute mark? Insane metal tunes ... great for martial arts and weight training!! 👊💪

Not just a Champion but a humble and well respected man!!

Bas Rutten, the king of ring ! Never done better ! A bear's strength, a grandmaster's mind and a true warrior. My idol for over 35 years

13:41 The look on homeboys face… holy crap you can tell this was a pain he’s never felt before. My man saw heaven for a couple seconds there

Fantastic ! Finally, I understand. Thank you.

One of the most feared and respected fighters of all time.

Literally one of the most dangerous men to ever walk this earth. Great guy!

good matches man. the guy had a solid technique with nice combinations

Excellent video and commentary!!!!

Huge respect for Bas Ruten (and the guys he fought) and Pancrase. Some of your best work. Thank you.

One of my top 5 favorite fighters of all time. Bas was born a 1,000 years after he was supposed to. I see Bas on a battlefield somewhere swinging a giant axe with a bear skin cape. Savage.

love Bas. great video and good tunes. At the end end i think i was listening more to the music than the commentary

Good show man. Got me to subscribe.👍

Crazy I never heard of this man till now, and Brutal is an accurate discription of his attacks. The respect they show during those fights is great to see. The Japanese fighters have amazing will to keep going no matter what, seriously impressive.

I just kind of stumbled upon this video and I honestly I never knew this much about Bas, but man he was a beast! I always wondered why he was so revered in the MMA world.

Wonderful video, thank you so much 🎉l

And Brian Urlacher asked Bas if he wanted to “take this outside” lmao

I am almost more amazed by the courage of those who faced him than by his incredible effectiveness and power.

I usually root for the underdog but here I didn't want Bas Rutten's win streak to end. What a lengend

Great video! Rutten is a legend

Thanks man. Awesome

Love looking back at the Pancrase organization.

Fantastic video compilation. Bas is a warrior with integrity, respect for his opponents and does not look for excuses/shortcuts. One of the best of all time.

Outstanding and true will of attrition. Awesome commentary ! Thumbs up !!

Outstanding narration! Respect to all the fighters.

One of the OGs, one of the greatest..... He is the reason I started my training.... He is freaking awesome and lethal.... :-)