Bas Rutten

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

Backlash
Backlash
The Smashing Machine
The Smashing Machine
The Vault
The Vault
UFC 20: Battle For The Gold
UFC 20: Battle For The Gold
Here Comes the Boom
Here Comes the Boom

Filmography

2025 The Smashing Machine
as Bas Rutten
2021 The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacre
as Evil Dutch Dekker
2021 Pancrase Hybrid History
as Self
2016 The River Thief
as Clyde
2016 The Hurt Business
as Himself
2016 Kevin Can Wait
as Rootger
2015 Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
as Henk
2014 Mercy Rule
as Coach
2013 Frank Shamrock: Bound by Blood
as Himself
2013 Liv and Maddie
as Martucci
2012 Here Comes the Boom
as Niko
2011 Punk Payback with Bas Rutten
as Himself - Host
2011 Zookeeper
as Sebastian the Wolf (voice)
2011 Once I Was a Champion
as Himself
2010 Sinners and Saints
as Dekker
2009 Paul Blart: Mall Cop
as Drill Instructor
2007 Inside MMA
as Self - Host
2006 Backlash
as Grazer
2005 The Vault
as
2004 The Eliminator
as