Bas Rutten
Actor
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.
As Director
Filmography
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
as Drill Instructor 2009
Zookeeper
as Sebastian the Wolf (voice) 2011
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
as Henk 2015
Here Comes the Boom
as Niko 2012
The Smashing Machine
as Bas Rutten 2025
Sinners and Saints
as Dekker 2010
The Hurt Business
as Himself 2016
The Smashing Machine
as Self 2002
The Manson Brothers: Midnight Zombie Massacre
as Evil Dutch Dekker 2021
Shadow Fury
as Kismet (Adult) 2001
The River Thief
as Clyde 2016
Mercy Rule
as Coach 2014
Once I Was a Champion
as Himself 2011
The Eliminator
2004
UFC 18: Road To The Heavyweight Title
as Self 1999
UFC 20: Battle For The Gold
as Self 1999
Backlash
as Grazer 2006