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 Check out Nikko for the best fightgear! https://www.nikko.nl Check out Beast Mode Nutrition for the best supplements! https://www.bmnutrition.nl

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