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TonyToneTone · 12-14-2008, 10:33 PM

Tony: I get SO many questions from men about relationship advice. As you are Bas “El Guapo” Rutten (El Guapo means the handsome in Spanish), what would you recommend to our male readers so that they can have success with women?

Rutten: Make sure you are funny, can be serious, then if you can kick some ass on top of that you are set. They need to feel secure and they want to have also fun. If you don’t have these qualities then I hope you have a whole lot of money, because that works too, it’s a different kind of “security”, not because you kick ass, but financially. The problem with that is that you will never know if they like you for YOU or for your money. But if they sign a prenup, I say they love you. That bullshit they say “Oh, if you really love me then you wouldn’t let me sign a prenup”, is nuts, I say, “If YOU really love me then you sign a prenup because then I have the 100% truth that you are not after my money. If they don’t, my advice? Do NOT marry them.

By the way, I met my wife when I had a 400 sf apartment (the bed was in the kitchen) and ZERO money, so I know why she is with me, and why is she with me? Because I am funny, can be serious and kick some ass! Hahaha, this is too funny! And ANOTHER thing, El Guapo in Argentina means the guy with “Big balls”, is that cool or what? Good looking guys who are boring are only good for a night, the same as guys use the “cute dumb ones”, if you can’t have a decent conversation with them, it gets boring really fast, not a problem for a short amount of time, but not the “I wanna marry you type”.

funchy · 12-18-2008, 08:58 PM

I would not date him. Sorry, ToneToneTone.

A guy who puts "kicking ass" in his top three date selling points is someone who values violence a little too much for my tastes. Maybe I am a weirdo, but I am also turned off by a guy who immediately starts worrying about women taking a guy's money.

He says that his name translating to Balls is cool. Can his girlfriend call him cute pet names such as Teabag, CoinPurse, or Mr Nuggets? I don't know what El Guapo looks like. I found this pic online, and I hope it is close:

fitx3 · 12-18-2008, 11:15 PM

I'd date him!

OMG this guy is not only a bad butt, but he's hilarious! I like MMA fighters.

Dan.Linehan · 12-18-2008, 11:19 PM

Aw, Bas Rutten's not violent at all...

TonyToneTone · 12-19-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by funchy

I would not date him. Sorry, ToneToneTone.

A guy who puts "kicking ass" in his top three date selling points is someone who values violence a little too much for my tastes. Maybe I am a weirdo, but I am also turned off by a guy who immediately starts worrying about women taking a guy's money.

He says that his name translating to Balls is cool. Can his girlfriend call him cute pet names such as Teabag, CoinPurse, or Mr Nuggets? I don't know what El Guapo looks like. I found this pic online, and I hope it is close:

It's okay funchy, you don't have to date him

This is actually a better picture of El Guapo

Bassito is just trying to make the point that you should be able to stand up for your woman. Women find that attractive.

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OMG this guy is not only a bad butt, but he's hilarious!

Thanks fitx3!

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Aw, Bas Rutten's not violent at all...

We laughed so hard when that video came out. It took on a life of its own. It was originally a present from Bas to his fans that bought an early version of some books he use to sell.

fitx3 · 12-19-2008, 03:44 PM

Thanks for sharing that with us Tony! I agree completely, I'd feel TOTALLY safe with this person at my side. Something I find priceless.

How did you become good friends with this guy anyway?

funchy · 12-19-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyToneTone

Bassito is just trying to make the point that you should be able to stand up for your woman. Women find that attractive.

Thanks for reply, ToneToneTone.

I am a woman, but I don't find it attractive. Why can't the woman stand up for herself?

TonyToneTone · 12-19-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by funchy

Thanks for reply, ToneToneTone.

I am a woman, but I don't find it attractive. Why can't the woman stand up for herself?

You're welcome funchy munchy.

They definitely can stand up for themselves. With that said though, I do think most women find it attractive if their man can stand up for them too. It also shows the woman that the man is confident in himself and maybe a primordial level it shows he can protect her.

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Thanks for sharing that with us Tony! I agree completely, I'd feel TOTALLY safe with this person at my side. Something I find priceless. How did you become good friends with this guy anyway?

Haha. I feel TOTALLY safe when Bas is around too

I'm really into kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and called the gym Bas was at to see if he would train me. He said he was no longer training people and asked me what I did (which was doing clothing for people), he said he needed some t-shirts done, I did them, and then started doing the rest of his products; dvds, shirts, posters, etc. Everything did really well and we've been friends since. This was about 5 years ago.

fitx3 · 12-19-2008, 11:21 PM

That's so cool! It must be a good time being friends with that guy. I too am a kickboxer. I actually now workout at the gym where Tito Ortiz and Rampage trains at. I've been training in Muay Thai for about a year now. Will you be watching the Mir vs Nog fight?

TonyToneTone · 12-22-2008, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by fitx3

That's so cool! It must be a good time being friends with that guy. I too am a kickboxer. I actually now workout at the gym where Tito Ortiz and Rampage trains at. I've been training in Muay Thai for about a year now. Will you be watching the Mir vs Nog fight?

Yeah it was ALWAYS a blast.

I most likely will. I just moved to a different state so I have to see which of my friends are into that. Will you?

fitx3 · 12-22-2008, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyToneTone

Yeah it was ALWAYS a blast.

I most likely will. I just moved to a different state so I have to see which of my friends are into that. Will you?

Yup! Absolutely. I'm having the fight at my house with a few friends over so it's a party.

You're welcome to come over, just BYOB!

I like Mir but there is a cockiness about him that I'm trying to get over, but then again it's rare for a cage fighter not be. I love Nogueirra's heart so I think I'm pulling for him. It's a good card so it should be a good show!

TonyToneTone · 12-22-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fitx3

Yup! Absolutely. I'm having the fight at my house with a few friends over so it's a party.

You're welcome to come over, just BYOB!

I like Mir but there is a cockiness about him that I'm trying to get over, but then again it's rare for a cage fighter not be. I love Nogueirra's heart so I think I'm pulling for him. It's a good card so it should be a good show!

If I was in the area I would definitely come by andI would bring some really good beer!

If Nog is in shape, he is going to crush Mir. I just don't see how Mir can win. As for Evans/Griffin, I have no idea who is going to win that one. I hope I get to see this card.

fitx3 · 12-24-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyToneTone

If I was in the area I would definitely come by andI would bring some really good beer!

If Nog is in shape, he is going to crush Mir. I just don't see how Mir can win. As for Evans/Griffin, I have no idea who is going to win that one. I hope I get to see this card.

I can guarantee you that Nog will be in shape but if he's going to beat Mir, it will be because of his skills. Remember how Mir got the best of Brock Lesnar not too long ago? That's because he was still green and I'm not talking about with the environment!

I know you are living in a new area now so may you have a Merry Christmas in your new surroundings! I'll be checking in again here after the 27th (fight night). I hope you'll get to watch the fights too!

fitx3 · 12-28-2008, 05:27 PM

Hi Tony,
Did you get to see the fights? I couldn't believe it. All my fighters LOST and no one kept their belts it seems. Mir deserved to win though. He's was so calm and in control the whole time but Nog didn't do much. Now it will be a rematch between Lesnar and Mir!

Unlike most women, I LOVE this sport.

TonyToneTone · 12-30-2008, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by fitx3

Hi Tony,
Did you get to see the fights? I couldn't believe it. All my fighters LOST and no one kept their belts it seems. Mir deserved to win though. He's was so calm and in control the whole time but Nog didn't do much. Now it will be a rematch between Lesnar and Mir!

Unlike most women, I LOVE this sport.

Hey fitx3, I did see the fights. Prior to the Nog/Mir fight I kept thinking "I bet you Nog is going to get knocked out" but then would put it out of my head as Nog never gets KOd and Mir is usually not in shape. But man! Mir looked great. Great speed, in shape, conditioning and so relaxed.

I'm looking forward to the rematch. I'm also sad about Nog losing as he is one of my favorite fighters. Did he say anything in the post fight interview?

brandongilbert · 12-31-2008, 02:35 AM

i think his advice is pretty spot on.

12-14-2008, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
TonyToneTone Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 843	Former UFC Heavyweight Champ Bas Rutten on Success with Women Tony: I get SO many questions from men about relationship advice. As you are Bas “El Guapo” Rutten (El Guapo means the handsome in Spanish), what would you recommend to our male readers so that they can have success with women? Rutten: Make sure you are funny, can be serious, then if you can kick some ass on top of that you are set. They need to feel secure and they want to have also fun. If you don’t have these qualities then I hope you have a whole lot of money, because that works too, it’s a different kind of “security”, not because you kick ass, but financially. The problem with that is that you will never know if they like you for YOU or for your money. But if they sign a prenup, I say they love you. That bullshit they say “Oh, if you really love me then you wouldn’t let me sign a prenup”, is nuts, I say, “If YOU really love me then you sign a prenup because then I have the 100% truth that you are not after my money. If they don’t, my advice? Do NOT marry them. By the way, I met my wife when I had a 400 sf apartment (the bed was in the kitchen) and ZERO money, so I know why she is with me, and why is she with me? Because I am funny, can be serious and kick some ass! Hahaha, this is too funny! And ANOTHER thing, El Guapo in Argentina means the guy with “Big balls”, is that cool or what? Good looking guys who are boring are only good for a night, the same as guys use the “cute dumb ones”, if you can’t have a decent conversation with them, it gets boring really fast, not a problem for a short amount of time, but not the “I wanna marry you type”. __________________ www.TonyTellsAll.com (Under Construction) The greatest blog in the world!

12-18-2008, 11:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
fitx3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 178	I'd date him! OMG this guy is not only a bad butt, but he's hilarious! I like MMA fighters. Last edited by fitx3; 12-18-2008 at 11:23 PM.

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12-18-2008, 08:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
funchy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: east coast, USA Posts: 1,414	I would not date him. Sorry, ToneToneTone. A guy who puts "kicking ass" in his top three date selling points is someone who values violence a little too much for my tastes. Maybe I am a weirdo, but I am also turned off by a guy who immediately starts worrying about women taking a guy's money. He says that his name translating to Balls is cool. Can his girlfriend call him cute pet names such as Teabag, CoinPurse, or Mr Nuggets? I don't know what El Guapo looks like. I found this pic online, and I hope it is close:

12-19-2008, 03:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
fitx3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 178	Thanks for sharing that with us Tony! I agree completely, I'd feel TOTALLY safe with this person at my side. Something I find priceless. How did you become good friends with this guy anyway?

12-19-2008, 11:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
fitx3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 178	That's so cool! It must be a good time being friends with that guy. I too am a kickboxer. I actually now workout at the gym where Tito Ortiz and Rampage trains at. I've been training in Muay Thai for about a year now. Will you be watching the Mir vs Nog fight?

12-28-2008, 05:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
fitx3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 178	Hi Tony, Did you get to see the fights? I couldn't believe it. All my fighters LOST and no one kept their belts it seems. Mir deserved to win though. He's was so calm and in control the whole time but Nog didn't do much. Now it will be a rematch between Lesnar and Mir! Unlike most women, I LOVE this sport.

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