The Return of "El Guapo"

Bas Rutten, after seven years out of competition, and at 41 years young, wins his comeback fight.

For those of us creeping up in our 30's, that's what we call "inspiring".

Via Sherdog: Jackson Wins at the Wire; Rutten Enjoys Return:

"Standing across from him was Ruben Villarreal, a last-minute replacement for Kimo Leopoldo after the Hawaiian tested positive for steroids during a pre-fight examination conducted by the California State Athletic Commission

Rutten was able to score at will.



He opened with crisp right hands that connected to the chin of his game foe, though they appeared to have little influence in the outcome of the fight. Rather, it was leg kicks that led to an early night for Rutten.

...Three solid low kicks forced Villareal into a limp, and a fourth, albeit it glancing, dropped “Warpath” to the canvas, where he remained until referee Josh Rosenthal waved off the contest."