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.
Filmography
T Bird
2025
as Boss the RV
The Smashing Machine
2025
as Bas Rutten
The Furry Fortune
2023
as Bas Rutten
The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacre
2021
as Evil Dutch Dekker
- No poster
Pancrase Hybrid History
2021
as Self
The River Thief
2016
as Clyde
The Hurt Business
2016
as Himself
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
2015
as Henk
Mercy Rule
2014
as Coach
- No poster
Frank Shamrock: Bound by Blood
2013
as Himself
Here Comes the Boom
2012
as Niko
Zookeeper
2011
as Sebastian the Wolf (voice)
Once I Was a Champion
2011
as Himself
Sinners and Saints
2010
as Dekker
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
2009
as Drill Instructor
Backlash
2006
as Grazer
The Vault
2005
as General Matos
The Eliminator
2004
Bas Rutten's Lethal Street Fighting
2003
as Bas Rutten
- No poster
NJPW The Spiral
2002
The Smashing Machine
2002
as Self
Shadow Fury
2001
as Kismet (Adult)
UFC 20: Battle For The Gold
1999
as Self
UFC 18: Road To The Heavyweight Title
1999
as Self