I think this could have been an amazing fight. Both guys are excellent stikers who learned the submission game. Neither of them prefered to do much in the realm of takedowns as they prefer to try to win on the feet by KO or TKO but if it does go to the ground they are versed in submissions.
So who takes this fantasy fight?
Is this a serious question?
MMA has evolved at an astronomical rate over the years. Bas was great during the proto-MMA era, but the competition he faced was pathetic by today's standards. Silva's game in all ranges is MUCH more refined than Rutten's ever was.
I know that MMA has evolved since Bas fought, but keep in mind that Bas started fighting MMA at a later age than a lot of guys start now. Let's say Bas started training MMA at a younger age and that he was still in his physical prime. How would this Bas Rutten do against Anderson Silva?
Bas beats Seagal+Anderson.
CDO - Bas would lose and look foolish.
-CDO
I agree 1000% percent. Although Bas has the edge in stupid jokes
Bas vs Seagull is the real question here
Monsters Ball - Bas never had the footwork Anderson has. The Spider would cast a web around Bas and then kick him into Bolivian.
Bas kicks harder than Anderson Silva, That is a fact.
MMA has evolved at an astronomical rate over the years. Bas was great during the proto-MMA era, but the competition he faced was pathetic by today's standards. Silva's game in all ranges is MUCH more refined than Rutten's ever was.
thats what i was gonna say