Bas Rutten had a horrifying experience when his car flew through the air and landed in water.
In his career, the formidable competitor proved himself in abundance, winning the UFC heavyweight title.
However, battling it out with the best in the business isn’t the only scary experience he’s been through.
Showcasing bravery in abundance, Rutten had to save his friend’s life.
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Bas Rutten’s friend suffered a bad injury during a car accident
Bas Rutten was lucky to survive after a horrendous car crash.
In a heroic moment, he went above and beyond to save his friend.
In an interview on the Bertcast, he said: “I had an accident. We weren’t wearing any seat belts.
“We got into a spin on the freeway. It was raining.
“I got launched over the crash barrier. I see my friend flying back and forth in the car. I grab him, put him in my guard.
“We end up upside down in the water. Now, water starts coming in. I don’t know how deep this is.
“My friend is knocked out, so I kick the windows out, pull him up, people started running over. He had his full skull open, we had to go to hospital for surgery.”
Bas Rutten revealed the one fighter he wishes he would’ve faced
In his career, Rutten faced an array of great mixed martial artists.
However, there’s one legend he never had the opportunity to trade blows with inside the cage.
In an interesting interview, Rutten named the rival he wishes he’d have fought.