Trivia

Considered one of the top 5 greatest fighters in mixed-martial art's history.

From his 28 wins, he won 12 by KO, 13 by submission and only 3 by decision.

Had a 28-4-1 mixed martial arts record and retired without losing for the last four years of his career. He had intended to vacate the UFC Heavyweight championship to compete in the under 200 lbs class, but injuries kept him from competing again after his Heavyweight championship win over Kevin Randleman at UFC 20.

Won 14 straight Muay-Thai boxing matches by knockout before suffering his first defeat.

Has a 5th Degree Blackbelt in Kyokushin Karate and a 2nd Degree Blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do.

Didn't lose a fight in his last 22 matches.

Former Undefeated UFC Heavyweight Champion. He won the belt by defeating Kevin Randleman by decision at UFC 20.

Fought in Japan, the USA and in Europe.

Has defeated MMA champions Minoru Suzuki, Maurice Smith, Frank Shamrock, Guy Mezger, Masakatsu Funaki, Tsuyoshi Kohsaka, and Kevin Randleman.

Former Dutch Muay-Thai Champion

Former 3 time Undefeated King of Pancrase

Inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2018.

Began his mixed martial art's career on September 21, 1993 by knocking out Ryushi Yanagisawa in Japan.

Was nicknamed El Guapo after Alfonso Arau's character in John Landis' Three Amigos.

Worked as a ringside commentator for PRIDE Fighting Championships in Japan and the International Fight League (IFL). He is now working for HDNet as co host of Inside MMA.

Commentating for Pride FC and acting in films (June 2005)

Was a Professional Wrestler.