Bas Rutten: About Life & Jail
In 1998, while on holiday in Sweden, Bas Rutten was involved in a confrontation with a number of door staff at the trendy Spy Bar in Stockholm. By all accounts, UFC Heavyweight Champion and a three time King of Pancrase world champion was attacked by a group of local bouncers hell bent on having something to prove. The confrontation ended with a number of the attackers hospitalised and Bas Rutten jailed. This is Bas’ account of that evening: he talks about the events as they unfolded, his reactions, and the consequences of his decisions. Was the fight worth it? Could he have...
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There is no denying the fact that Dan Gable is one of the most recognisable names in collegiate and freestyle wrestling history. He did not invent the sport but he has re-defined how men should go about doing it. As such, he has left a monumental imprint on the sport of wrestling and became the man that others strive to be. As an athlete, he is famous for having only lost one match in his entire Iowa State University career. His combined collegiate record stands at 182-1 and includes 117 consecutive wins, 2 NCAA and 3 All-American titles. He has won gold at the 1972 Olympic Games in...
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