Bas Rutten on MMA, Movies & The Ritual of Cigars | The Cigar Standard | Episode 1

Welcome to The Cigar Standard with Nate Janousek. In this episode, Nate is joined in the cigar lounge by MMA legend, UFC Heavyweight Champion, and Hall of Famer Bas Rutten. They light up a vintage 2003 Edición Limitada and dive deep into Bas’s journey into the world of cigars. From how actor Kevin James got him hooked on his first Arturo Fuente Short Story, to his favorite sweet drink pairings like port and amaretto (no whiskey here!), Bas shares his personal cigar ritual. He also opens up about maintaining discipline, the impact of his famous bar-fighting videos on his acting career in "Here Comes the Boom," and why he uses the cigar lounge as a refuge while traveling. If you are a fan of MMA history, vintage cigars, or just looking to learn more about the cigar lifestyle from a legend, this episode has it all. --- What cigar we smoke in this episode: 2003 Edición Limitada Topics discussed in this episode: How Kevin James introduced Bas to his first Arturo Fuente cigar. Why you should never inhale your cigar smoke. The best drink pairings for cigars (Amaretto, Port, and sweet drinks). The transition from UFC and PRIDE to acting and motion capture for Grand Theft Auto. Discipline, workout routines, and using cigars as a reward. -- Make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your favorite cigar and drink pairing! -- VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro and the 2003 Edición Limitada 1:12 - How Kevin James Got Bas Hooked 2:50 - Bas’s Perfect Cigar 4:16 - Why Cigars Slow Time 4:35 - Sweet Drinks, Not Whiskey 4:55 - Discipline and Vices 6:05 - Doctor's Orders and Health 7:08 - Fame and the Cigar Lounge Refuge 10:32 - The Art of Saying "No" 11:40 - Outro and Final Verdict