Bas Rutten vs Kimo is Official in the WFA

Bas "El Guapo" Rutten (27-4-1) will return to MMA action in the WFA, facing the legendary Hawaiian Kimo Leopoldo (9-5-1). Bas is 41 years old and hasn't fought since 1999 when he beat Kevin Randleman for the UFC heavyweight title. Kimo last fought in July of 2005 in a submission loss to Ikuhisa Minowa and is 38 years old.

Both guys are older, but still very dangerous fighters. Kimo is an absolute monster who has faced many legends (Shamrock, Royce, Sakuraba, TK, Dan Severn, ect). Bas was a Pancrase legend with many titles and faced Ken & Frank Shamrock, TK, Maurice Smith, and Guy Mezger. Bas is a legend who had to retire early due to an injury in training. Many consider Rutten one of the best MMA fighters of all time and have wondered for years how he could do today. The difference between this fight and the Miletich/Gracie, is both of these fighters were achieved legendary status in MMA, and fought at a much higher level.

Another reason this fight is interesting, is this all came about when Kimo and Bas got into an argument at a photo shoot. Angered words were exchanged and Kimo left the shoot early. Bas then requested someone get him into a ring, or cage, for a fight.

This July 22nd show called, "King Of The Streets," will also feature the Matt Lindland/Quinton Jackson fight. Other participants will include Ivan Salavarry vs Art Santore, Ricco Rodriguez vs Kevin Waterman, Ryoto Michida vs Tiger White, and possibly Jason Miller, Rob McCullough, Kit Cope, and Tiki. The WFA's return show is shaping up to be a real good event. More official fights will be announced soon.-MMA Mafia