UFC 18: Bas Rutten vs Tsuyoshi Kohsaka | January 8, 1999

Arguably the most prolific fighter in the Japanese MMA organization Pancrase’s history, Bas ’El Guapo’ Rutten made his Octagon debut in a main event heavyweight bout against Tsuyoshi Kosaka, who was coming off a huge UFC win over Pete Williams. Access classic UFC events on UFC FIGHT PASS! Sign Up Now: Experience UFC live, 200 Live Events, the World’s Largest Combat Sports Library, Originals, Podcasts and more with UFC FIGHT PASS, the digital subscription service of the UFC. Sign Up Now: Subscribe to get all the latest UFC content: Connect with UFC FIGHT PASS on Social: 🔵 Twitter: 🔵 Facebook: 🔴 Instagram: 🔴 TikTok: @ufcfightpass #ufc #ufcfightpass