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