Heavyweight· Retired

Bas Rutten

Netherlands

Pro record

28-4-1

Age: 58
Height: —
Reach: —
Stance: Orthodox
Team: Elite MMA Gym
Born: Netherlands
UFC debut: Jan 8, 1999

Profile

Bas Rutten is 2–0 in the UFC since 1999. 1 of those 2 wins came inside the distance. Currently on a 2-fight winning streak. Last fight: beat Kevin Randleman by split decision (May 6, 1999).

UFC by the numbers

UFC record: 2–0; since 1999
Finish rate: 50%; 1 of 2 wins
1st-round finishes: 0
Elite wins: 0; vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
Longest win streak: 2
Current streak: W2; wins in a row
Octagon time: 20:15; avg 10:08 per fight
Opposition: 1574; avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)

Best wins

Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.

TK
Tsuyoshi Kohsaka
KO/TKO, R2 · UFC 18: The Road to the Heavyweight Title · Jan 7, 1999
1588opp. Elo
Kevin Randleman
split decision, R3 · UFC 20: Battle for the Gold · May 6, 1999
1560opp. Elo

Career stats (UFC)

Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.

Striking

Strikes landed / min5.59

UFC avg 3.35 · better than average

Strikes absorbed / min2.06

UFC avg 3.95 · better than average

Striking accuracy61%

UFC avg 45% · better than average

Striking defense79%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Knockdowns / 15 min4.41

UFC avg 0.43 · better than average

Grappling

Takedowns / 15 min0.00

UFC avg 1.52 · below average

Takedown accuracy0%

UFC avg 15% · below average

Takedown defense0%

UFC avg 52% · below average

Submission attempts / 15 min0.00

UFC avg 0.58 · below average

Where the strikes land

Head 58%Body 21%Legs 21%

Where the strikes are thrown

Standing 89%Clinch 11%Ground 0%

Average fight time: 3:24

Fight history (2)

Res	Opponent	Method	Event
W	Kevin RandlemanRecord after: 2-0	split decisionRound 3 · 3:00	UFC 20: Battle for the GoldMay 6, 1999
W	TKTsuyoshi KohsakaRecord after: 1-0	KO/TKORound 2 · 2:15	UFC 18: The Road to the Heavyweight TitleJan 7, 1999