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Most of the UFC fighters from the early era of 1999 and the early 2000s are now stepping into their older years. But it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that some of them still leave fans awestruck with their incredible fitness and conditioning. Recently, former two-division UFC champ Randy Couture shocked everyone with his ripped physique. Following him, another legend’s condition has left stars like Conor McGregor and Logan Paul stunned. The legendary Bas Rutten shared a video on Instagram two days ago, showing off some sharp shadow boxing combinations. For a moment, fans thought the former heavyweight champ was teasing a comeback against another legendary fighter. But it turned out ‘El Guapo’ was actually promoting his new audio workout series, which is a modern revival of his 2003 classic, Bas Rutten’s Lethal Street Fighting. The new version aims to teach better fighting combinations while improving overall health. In the caption, he wrote, “This course has 32 different audio workouts! You think the old workout was good? This one has about 100 more combos! Here’s how: TheFightingMachine.com. Link in BIO. Footwork, strikes, tips and tricks, stretching routine, warm-up routines—all included.” ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad For the OG Bas Rutten fans who listened to his original DVDs, this brings a strong sense of nostalgia. However, as the Dutch-American champ earned praise for reviving his old self-defense series, fans couldn’t take their eyes off his amazing physique. Looking back, Rutten defeated Kevin Randleman at UFC 20 in 1999 when he was just 34 years old. And now, in 2025, at 60, he still maintains that ripped frame. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad That level of dedication to fitness has caught the attention of the entire UFC world. And this is nothing new. Back in February 2019, Conor McGregor visited and trained at Bas Rutten’s gym, and later wrote and lengthy caption about it in an Instagram post. “Behind us is the original UFC heavyweight belt that Bas won. Becoming the first European MMA fighter to win a UFC title. To this day there have only been 5 European UFC champions. Bas also secured his nations flag Holland, on the new design UFC belt with this win, as Holland was one of the first 8th countries to birth a UFC world champion,” he had written at the time. Rutten’s latest venture has also received a seal of approval from stars like Conor McGregor and Logan Paul, who have reacted to his impressive form. So, without further ado, let’s see what the UFC world had to say. Read Top Stories First From EssentiallySports Click here and check box next to EssentiallySports Conor McGregor, Logan Paul, and the UFC world react to Bas Rutten’s amazing physique After the video started making rounds, ‘The Notorious One,’ who also got a shout-out from Rutten in the latest clip for the post from 2019, reacted to the clip. No lengthy captions this time. Just a subtle like on the post to show that he still appreciated everything Rutten has done and will continue to do. Then came WWE superstar and pro boxer Logan Paul, who wrote, “LOVE this Workout Guap!!!🔥🔥” in the comments section, appreciating Rutten’s new workout series. But they aren’t the only stars who have praised the former champ. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Ex-UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar also wrote, “I remember when I first started training, we would do Bas Tapes!! The best!!” revealing that he’s been one of the earliest followers of Bas Rutten’s workout regime. Following the combat sports stars, fans also chimed in to show their love. One fan wrote, “I had the CDs. Rocked them on the heavy bag. I still hear Bas saying ‘defense’ in my sleep. Defense meaning sprawl.” The user pointed out how ‘El Guapo’s original defense techniques from his 2003 videos still bring back memories of training. Another fan commented on his physique, saying, “Unbelievable that he is 60!!🔥” It’s tough for some young people to maintain this kind of shape, and seeing Rutten doing it at sixty is definitely mind-blowing. The sentiment carried on as another user wrote, “Bas, you’re in crazy condition.” True, because it’s not just about the muscles. Watching the former heavyweight champ crush those workouts without breaking a sweat shows how he’s managed to stay in top shape all these years, which is something that truly deserves respect. Then, another user made a solid comparison, “Looking like Bas Coleman.” Here, the user compared ‘El Guapo’s fitness to another legend, the first UFC heavyweight champion Mark Coleman, who has also maintained an amazing physique and was recently seen at a CarJitsu competition alongside Randy Couture. So, as Bas Rutten and other heavyweight champions continue to take fitness seriously, they’re bound to inspire the next generation of heavyweights to stay fight-ready. That said, do you think the Dutch-American’s workout series will be another massive hit like last time? Let us know in the comments section below.
