Bas Answers Fan's Street Fighting Question

Bas responds to a fans question about street fighting and gives a demonstration.
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As a professional fighter, one of his favorite tactics was the liver shot (both punch and kick), and he popularized its use in MMA.Rutten is known for his charisma and has capitalized on his celebrity status since retiring from fighting in 1999. He workes as a color commentator in MMA organization WSOF, and every Friday at IMMA at AX.tv , he has appeared in numerous television shows, movies, and video games. He also coaches MMA and has authored several instructional materials.
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[@aztecawarrior454]

I really hope Bas gets his knees fixed. I kills me that he has to be in pain 24/7. He's my goddamn hero!

[@spider_flop]

It's the age innit, I don't u can do anything about that.

[@_trismegistus]

@@spider_flop A trip to Panama for legit stem cell therapy would probably help.

[@joeydube420]

He's happy af thats all you have to remember

[@sylverg5323]

"Judo" chops to the chest work really well as long as you have 150lb weight advantage and your opponent is a toddler.

[@Waagghhboy]

Sylver G lmfao

[@metalema6]

I noticed that hammerfists are really effective against toddlers!

[@Yelzabub]

Or if you're Austin Powers

[@joeydube420]

@@metalema6 lmao

[@rickmaldoo4205]

I believe that's the death massage, you'll go limp and relaxed

[@brucecharlie8613]

I love how Bas doesn't wear any of the mma bullshit clothing - just jogging bottoms and a top, awesome

[@lom3ardo]

That's how a man with nothing to prove does it. Not like the little boys that want everybody looking at them. "The most dangerous person in a room is the quiet one you don't notice."

[@DeathEgg666]

It's like those guys you see with the tapout shirts on an you can just see they watch mma drinking beer giving constructive criticism lol

[@NicoMATKD]

bass quiet? bass unnoticed? Boss its the tipe of guy who scream and laugh like a mad man, full of energy and good vibes.

[@giorgosandrigiannakis1375]

Why have a uniform when you have THE BELT?

[@bignoseharry6561]

@@NicoMATKD He meant he doesn't go shooting his mouth off. Come on buddy

[@vermanshane]

This was so great to watch, Bas must be an amazing teacher. Comes with so many years of experience I guess.

[@johnnyjames5948]

He's outstanding. Took a private lesson with him 14 years ago when he used to train with Beverly Hills Jiu Jitsu. He's an outstanding fighter/martial artist

[@bignoseharry6561]

@@johnnyjames5948 It would appear that he enjoys his abilities and is so eager to teach. He's not a bully. Quite the role model for young men to emulate.

[@andygarcia9443]

2 kinds of people People that love BAS Rutten and liars

[@lom3ardo]

That's why I HATE when I hear the "Chuck Noris is so bad, he can" bullshit. Chuck Noris was a "good" fighter in his time and in movies. Guys like Bas are GREAT fighters in real life.

[@Youremyproblem]

The Chuck Norris stuff is just a joke dude... Nobody truly believes Chuck Norris is some all time great fighter.

[@JdMetal]

Ahhhh tq.....so many idiots doesn't really understand Chuck NOrris memes...

[@douglasfreckman8190]

If you can see Chuck,he can see you.If you can't see Chuck, you're probably seconds away from a certain death.

[@kuroryudairyu4567]

Hahahaha totally agree Brother

[@Puppyplay1]

If there was ever someone perfect for their own reality series, it is Bas! I could watch him for hours, 50% badass and 50% comedian, what's not to love!

[@geemail369]

Yea, but *this* _comedian's_ "cracking" jokes will leave you in tears and _he's_ gonna be the only one laughing! 🥳

[@flystraight7994]

@Le Typ Underrated comment

[@joeydube420]

@@geemail369 nice one

[@themeaningoflife38]

Bas is a legend! And maybe the best coach also. Definately the best instructional DVDs ever. His "Big DVDs of Combat" are the best.

[@DexterHaven]

Nerve damage is a bitch on muscle. I had surgery on my right hand and something happened to my palm nerve. Now the muscle on my right palm, which was huge before, is shrunk to half its size. I think that's why Bas's right arm looks smaller now - nerve damage in the neck. His right arm used to be huge.

[@samskillington401]

+Dexter Haven Yeah he explains this in a joe rogan podcast

[@bignoseharry6561]

And noticed how much it depletes his abilities.(Sarcasm)

[@boliussa]

There was an amazing guy on the early UFC website that showed the fundamental moves ofJiu Jitsu. His name was Marc Laimon (of the Matt Serra incident). Marc Leimon was the cleatest teacher I ever saw in Jiu Jitsu.. He said that Bas Rutten schooled him completely in Jiu Jitsu.. and Bas has a photographic memory for moves. Marc defeated a Gracie at Jiu Jitsu. Shows what a remarkable genius Bas is.

[@jasontyson3658]

Just use the dangada dangada dang, works every time

[@juiceman7649]

Trap and Roll 1:10 is a bread and butter move that everyone should know first sweep I learned in bjj really effective, only problem is you end up in your opponents guard but street fighters don't have guard so you'll be sweet.

[@scotttansino5012]

Continued appreciation , Bas!!!

[@Robstafarian]

If anyone doubts how skilled Bas was before his injuries caught up to him, then videos like this show just how well his brain still functions.

[@chazinger3513]

Would watch Bas change a tire--amazing charisma and fighting knowledge. Bas is the gold standard in MMA!!!

[@78a67h]

Somebody said that you could watch Charles Bronson in his day make an omelette, and that would be good acting. I guess it's the same with Bas.

[@CaryChilton]

Bas' knowledge on mechanics is INSANE!

[@jonathonharbeck7287]

makes me feel smarter just by watching ha

[@socalseth]

Bas has such a thirst for improvement and learning. I can only imagine if his career wouldn't have been cut short what he would have accomplished.

[@fotoPrzygoda]

Bas Bas Bas !!! Great video

[@Iam_eam]

Amazing Bas !!

[@evrettej]

He makes it look so easy

[@blazecarr]

THANK YOU BAS !

[@kuroryudairyu4567]

The perfect leaving LEGEND. I love you

[@queunlimited4779]

Haven't done any grappling training. Mostly evasion and escape techniques , best way to get out is to not get in and it's REALLY worked for me, but this really looks like FUN and got me feeling I should invest as a hobby ...for the "Toolbox".

[@Pankraton]

Bas is the Best

[@DexterHaven]

I'd spell it "beast," but either way.

[@Nautilus1972]

Just like classes on How to Think, they should have a 'Bas' class in schools.

[@afonsodeportugal]

This is gold, Bas, gold!!!

[@sebastianhaslinger9439]

hope your knees are fine again right now. Thanx for the demo.

[@erikcarlson8930]

Boss you're the best I learned so much from you you're awesome

[@jupedaveauditor301]

You are a gem bas!

[@sedell97]

Amazing as always Bas! Can you show us some livershot setups?

[@bignoseharry6561]

Ones out there. He loads up is left looking like a hook to the head or to the Torso. He explains the load up is right where his elbow is in a position that can go either way so as his opponent can't tell what's coming head or liver shot. Now go search for it. Hahaha

[@OrganicGonzalez]

like#376 Bas Rutten Knows. El Guapo Knows.

[@averageasian5462]

A street fighting DVD ? The guy who sent it must be Napoleon Dynamite's brother or something lol.

[@shutemdwn]

Bas Rutten= The Dutch Chuck Norris.

[@MAl-xz7lc]

NAAA... Dutch Bruce Lee 👈 🙏

[@mtrotter325]

would love to have trained with him.

[@rockzilla5150]

Great video.

[@thehermanli]

Bas reminds me of my "crazy uncle" that had the craziest stories.

[@NoName-wi4od]

judo chops to the chest.

[@DexterHaven]

That was Ronda's plan for a Nunes mount.

[@lotharluder2743]

Best Instruktions. From a man who knows by experience. Take it from the magic Bus and learn to get away.

[@6789uiop]

So many times in his Pancrase fights I was writhing around trying to 'make' him do this stuff. *Especially the absent sprawl.* OMG it drove me crazy! He's so great yet was missing the very basics early on??? WTF? aaaargh! LOL :)

[@gavinfisher2959]

Thank you so much thank you

[@dmitryvolkov8508]

Very nice!

[@ivanovsd]

LEGEND!

[@Karen-vf8no]

Bas rules!

[@Azatdawn]

This is a great video. What always baffles me is... I'm not a good grappler and I see mistakes like that in "street fighting" instructionals all the time... this is very basic grappling. Why would someone think he can teach you how to defend your life on the ground if he can't even get entry level grappling right.

[@lylesuperfoot]

Bas. Is awesome a true champion and martial artist he's skills are awesome and scary lol

[@gingercore69]

Loved it! I like when people say "pff, i would do a spin kick under arm uppercut wizzard karate trick and break 5 breaks over his heart to make it explode" or shit like that... There are only 2 things that work on the street... Real martial arts or a handgun... Anyone who thinks he can beat bas with a taichi magic ki blast or whatever is delusional xD

[@nunyabizness690]

What about a hammer or a knife or a screwdriver or a brick or biting or running away or a plank of wood or a stick or a sword or a rifle or a machinegun or a grenade or pushing your opponent into the road or a kick in the balls or a big dog or a chain or millions of other options

[@gingercore69]

@@nunyabizness690 you got me, a rifle would also work

[@MixedMartialHelp]

Great stuff Bas, nothing worse than poor self defence. If it's a dvd then someone is making money from putting people in potentially dangerous positions!!!

[@Cas_anova]

Mixed Martial Help well, the first part of a self defence dvd (in my oppinion) should always start with "if you cant avoid the fight/confrontation.. then here are some options" I mean, i dont know the dvd he's reffering to, but I doubt that the guy was telling to try it on the street whenever you have the option to do so. avoiding is the best defence.

[@MixedMartialHelp]

CaSdeStrontPomper Of course you want to avoid a fight where possible, but in the real world it isn't always possible. The point here is showing what wouldn't work, and why.

[@Cas_anova]

Mixed Martial Help true, I understand that. but eventhough the dvd sucks D, he's still not putting people in dangerous positions. neither is bas rutten. he has great dvd's but he's not putting anyone in any situation. a dvd can't do that.

[@Cas_anova]

as far as I am concerned, pretty much all the streetfights that I have seen could've been avoided by.. just being confident. not taking offence to words. but oh well. all I need to know is that I know that.

[@Cas_anova]

Aaron there will always be delusional stupid people, if you sell dvds or not. I don't know about muggings, doesn't happen where I live. If I'd be getting mugged often I'd watch my bodylanguage and how I come across. Like I said, most self defence dvds tell you "if you can't avoid it, here are some options" or something similar... so I don't know how that would make anyone feel invincible.. but I dont care about ppl like that very much. should they sell self defence dvds combined with an common sense explanation dvd?

[@DeathEgg666]

Very similar to Captain Chris lol

[@denykristanto46]

bass you're rhe best

[@adahbombdon1512]

Man I love Bas but a lot of these moves look like they're bangin lol

[@mutton_man]

What fight was he referring to?

[@vatoflaco9677]

3:18 is some real shit it's basically like when you brige out during wrestling when ppl are on you ,with that swinging your arm across , good way to get ppl off you ,

[@youspriz1]

awesome

[@stevebb2915]

Love bas but the video he is critiquing is over 20 years old. It was pretty effective stuff pre BJJ when no one had a clue about ground fighting, but times change. It's like watching a video of jack Johnson and comparing it to mike Tyson if that makes sense

[@ditchweed2275]

Bas The Crippler Ruten

[@dzigimk]

Bas this might be random but may you do some cooking vids, like cook some of your favorite meals :)

[@TonyNaemi]

Bas is actually a really good cook! I'm going to email him now to do this.

[@kuroryudairyu4567]

*living

[@Nautilus1972]

2.24 Who the fuck is going to grab you like that in a fight? You'd bite their ear/nose off.

[@RealDarkFilm]

1:10 why didn't mcgregor do that against Diaz

[@allstarlord9110]

But what if the other guy has a friends who comes and just kicks in the head?That is my only concern about ground fighting in the street.

[@FunnyAsSin]

Let me inject something here. Is there no damn escape from the arm bar? This move is thousands of years old already and what you can't escape from it? What if you practiced hyper extended your arms or something so you'd be real flexible? Like Dhalism from Street Fighter?

[@samskillington401]

+FunnyAsSin Simple physics is the reason you can't increase flexibility. The elbow joint can only go so far before it, or the arm itself, breaks.

[@FunnyAsSin]

for someone that it isnt use to having their arm bend so far is what i mean. what if you stretched and stretched and increase the flexibility of your arm?

[@samskillington401]

Bone isn't flexible like a tendon. It just breaks after a certain point. Its the joint at the elbow that prevents it from being bent back.

[@FunnyAsSin]

so there is no escape from an arm bar?

[@samskillington401]

There are several types of escape but none that involve hyperextending your arm. Once somebody has an arm bar properly sunk in its almost impossible to get out.

[@34672rr]

some of that stuff works with untrained fighters on the street. I won most of my street fights with just a shoddy single leg takedown I learned from watching (not actually doing it) a small amount of wrestling in high school, even though I hit like a girl.

[@mattgrosskop8438]

Great moves and mechanics but what if someone 3 times bigger and stronger than you is on top of you?

[@yousaidwhaaaattt8631]

you are fooked.

[@yousaidwhaaaattt8631]

And how tiny are you that someone could be 3 times bigger than you?!

[@bignoseharry6561]

Hey Bas it's good that you're working with Gumby otherwise you'd be breaking some poor guy's arms off.

[@tonyharrisson6823]

What if it’s Austin Powers.... he’ll judo chop anyone. Bas 👍🏻👌🏻💪🏻😎

[@Nautilus1972]

Bas' RNC is way better than the Gracie way.

[@lom3ardo]

I don't know what video this bullshit is on, but PLEASE don't ever try to learn how to "street fight" from a video. It will never work. After many years of street fighting, I can tell you this. If you want to be able to defend yourself on an everyday level (on the street) study Wing Chun and get on the wrestling team in school asap and stick with it until you graduate High school. If you're out of school already look for a BJJ gym Thay are all over the place. I live in NY and had a lot of fights growing up. If you're young and in school or have young kids in school, get them into Wing Chun, JKD, and BJJ if you can. You will NEVER have to worry about defending you and your family when out and you'll never have to worry about your kids getting jumped or bullied in school or walking home. Nothing makes anybody invincible, but knowing Wing Chun and JKD is damn close to it.

[@dutchmountainsnake5379]

Poor guy

[@nandezification]

Bas was a street-fighter? Wish all these MMA and BJJ places would practice outside in the parking lots, test out to see if their techniques work on concrete and pavement. Save on dojo rent.

[@jquest43]

God you are an IDIOT!

[@yyyboy]

I agree with most of this video but I would never do an arm bar in street fight. It leaves your head and throat open to attacks.

[@pottwal402]

how dare somebody say there is better street fight vid than yours.. -.-

[@DexterHaven]

Steven Segal don't want none of this.

[@Alonsomenam]

Bas = Boss El Guapo it's an encyclopedia of MMA

[@weekandchanell]

Ммм,обнимашки:D

[@chrissteele8800]

Hey guys wAlso sometimes I share this, the Bible says that GOD loves us so much that he sent his son JESUS CHRIST to this earth and HE lived a perfect sinless life.And JESUS went to a cross and gave HIS life for us.And rose again in 3 days and who ever will receive JESUS AS THEIR SAVIOR AND ASK HIM TO COME INTO THEIR HEART AND FORGIVE THEIR SINS,HE WILL TAKE YOU TO HEAVEN.

[@itshappeningla4t86]

3 dislike vs 1k

[@NeonBlazeMusic]

BJJ 101 :)

[@leejou2]

You could end most of these situations in a second by instantly jabbig the eyes out. finish.

[@EmoEmu]

Inferior techniques getting exposed. Nice work.