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
The Smashing Machine
Bas Rutten
2025
The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacre
Evil Dutch Dekker
2021
Pancrase Hybrid History
Self
2021
The River Thief
Clyde
2016
The Hurt Business
Himself
2016
Kevin Can Wait
Rootger · (1 episode)
2016
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
Henk
2015
Mercy Rule
Coach
2014
Frank Shamrock: Bound by Blood
Himself
2013
Liv and Maddie
Martucci · (1 episode)
2013
Here Comes the Boom
Niko
2012
Punk Payback with Bas Rutten
Himself - Host · (10 episodes)
2011
Zookeeper
Sebastian the Wolf (voice)
2011
Once I Was a Champion
Himself
2011
Sinners and Saints
Dekker
2010
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Drill Instructor
2009
Inside MMA
Self - Host · (148 episodes)
2007
Backlash
Grazer
2006
The Vault
2005
The Eliminator
2004
Bas Rutten's Lethal Street Fighting
Bas Rutten
2003
NJPW The Spiral
2002
The Smashing Machine
Himself
2002
Bas Ruttens MMA Career Complete
Shadow Fury
Kismet (Adult)
2001
UFC 20: Battle For The Gold
Self
1999
UFC 18: Road To The Heavyweight Title
Self
1999
The King of Queens
Niles · (2 episodes)
1998
Pancrase: Truth 7
Himself
1996
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 2
Himself
1995
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 1
1995
Pancrase: Road to the Championship 1
Himself
1994
Pancrase: Pancrash! 1
1994
Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 2
1993
Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 1
1993
Shadow of the Dragon
Kismet
1992
T Bird
Boss the RV