Bas Rutten is one of the pioneers who helped build mixed martial arts into a global industry. He takes particular joy when watching modern fighters display those same old-school, relentless qualities he once championed in the cage. That's why next Saturday’s UFC 256 card resonates so strongly with him. Only 21 days after his last title defense, UFC Flyweight Champion Deiveson Figueiredo is back in the main event in a bout against Brandon Moreno, who also emerged victorious three weeks ago at UFC 255.
“It’s actually going to be good for both fighters,” Rutten said. “Neither of them is injured, so why not fight again right away?