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Fight: Rutten vs. Kosaka
8 JAN FRI '99 12:00 AM
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Main Info
nickname
El Guapo
TK
Forms
W
W
W
W
W
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W
W
L
D
Nationality
Netherlands 
Japan
Age
(1965-02-24) 60
55 (1970-03-06)
Weight
(102+ kg) 225+ lbs
225+ lbs (102+ kg)
Height
(186 cm) 6′1″
5′11″ (181 cm)
Reach
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Gym
Social Media
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Win-Loss Records
Wins
28
11 KO/TKO - 34%
14 submission - 44%
3 decision - 9%
42
13% - 10 KO/TKO
29% - 22 submission
13% - 10 decision
Losses
4
0 KO/TKO - 0%
3 submission - 9%
1 decision - 3%
33
20% - 15 KO/TKO
12% - 9 submission
11% - 8 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rutten vs. Kosaka
Which event are Tsuyoshi Kosaka and Bas Rutten fighting in?
They are set to face each other in UFC 18: The Road to the Heavyweight Title.
Which organization is hosting the Tsuyoshi Kosaka vs. Bas Rutten?
The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
When is the Tsuyoshi Kosaka vs. Bas Rutten fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on January 8, 1999
At what time does the Tsuyoshi Kosaka vs. Bas Rutten fight start?
The fight is set to start at 24:00 GMT.
Where is the Tsuyoshi Kosaka vs. Bas Rutten fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Pontchartrain Center.
In which weight class are Tsuyoshi Kosaka and Bas Rutten competing?
They are competing in the UFC Heavyweight.
What are the nationalities of Tsuyoshi Kosaka and Bas Rutten?
Tsuyoshi Kosaka represents Japan, and Bas Rutten represents Netherlands.
What type of fight is the Tsuyoshi Kosaka vs. Bas Rutten?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Heavyweight.
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