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Bas Rutten

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Feb 24, 1965 (61 years old)

Place of Birth

Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

Biography

Sebastian "Bas" Rutten is a Dutch–American actor, retired mixed martial artist, kickboxer and professional wrestler. He was a UFC Heavyweight Champion, a three-time King of Pancrase world champion, and finished his career on a 22 fight unbeaten streak (21 wins, 1 draw). From 2007 to 2016, Rutten was the co-host of Inside MMA on AXS TV. Rutten became a naturalized American citizen receiving citizenship in the late 1990s.

Known For

Acting
2025The Smashing MachineBas Rutten
2025T BirdBoss the RV
2021The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie MassacreEvil Dutch Dekker
2021Pancrase Hybrid HistorySelf
2016The Hurt BusinessHimself
2016The River ThiefClyde
2016Kevin Can WaitRootger
2015Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2Henk
2014Mercy RuleCoach
2013Frank Shamrock: Bound by BloodHimself
2013Liv and MaddieMartucci
2012Here Comes the BoomNiko
2011ZookeeperSebastian the Wolf (voice)
2011Once I Was a ChampionHimself
2011Punk Payback with Bas RuttenHimself - Host
2010Sinners and SaintsDekker
2009Paul Blart: Mall CopDrill Instructor
2007Inside MMASelf - Host
2006BacklashGrazer
2005The VaultGeneral Matos
2004The Eliminator
2003Bas Rutten's Lethal Street FightingBas Rutten
2002The Smashing MachineSelf
2002NJPW The Spiral
2001Shadow FuryKismet (Adult)
1999UFC 18: Road To The Heavyweight TitleSelf
1999UFC 20: Battle For The GoldSelf
1998The King of QueensNiles
1998Martial LawRoman Van Reit
1996Pancrase: Truth 7Himself
1995Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 2Himself
1995Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 1
1994Pancrase: Pancrash! 1
1994Pancrase: Road to the Championship 1Himself
1993Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 1
1993Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 2
1992Shadow of the DragonKismet
-Bas Ruttens MMA Career Complete
Directing
2003Bas Rutten's Lethal Street FightingDirector