Welcome to Buiten De Kooi (Outside The Cage), the MMA Podcast in The Netherlands. This episode we have a special guest, the Dutch legend, Bas Rutten. Bas talks about jail in Sweden, going to the UFC and a lot more. It's an episode full of hilarious stories, enjoy!
(This episode was recorded on January 15th, 2024)
(00:00) Intro
(02:00) How’s life for Bas at the moment.
(04:30) Bas his career as a chef.
(06:40) Bas his career as a model.
(07:15) Bas his start as a fighter.
(10:45) Demo fight for a contract.
(14:10) Life as a bouncer.
(20:45) Jailtime in Sweden.
(23:15) Pancrase days.
(30:20) Bas his submission game.
(42:10) Celebrating wins.
(45:40) Staying humble.
(50:00) Advice to young fighters.
(55:00) Transition to the UFC!
(58:00) Dealing with a loss.
(01:00:50) Gameplan for fights.
(01:05:42) Dutch style sparring.
(01:10:45) Choosing the right sparring partners.
(01:12:55) O2 Trainer!
(01:33:07) Questions of the viewers!
(01:42:45) Advice from Bas!
Check out Bas his socials:
YT: @OfficialBasRutten
IG: www.instagram.com/basruttenmma
Check out the O2 trainer:
IG: www.instagram.com/O2trainer
www.O2trainer.com
www.O2trainer.eu
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@buitendekooi
IG: www.instagram.com/buitendekooi
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buitendekooi
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