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

The King of Queens

Niles

Liv and Maddie

Martucci

Kevin Can Wait

Rootger

Here Comes the Boom

Niko

Zookeeper

Sebastian the Wolf (voice)

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

Henk

Paul Blart: Mall Cop

Drill Instructor

Filmography

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

Year	TV Show	Role
2016	Kevin Can Wait	Rootger
2013	Liv and Maddie	Martucci
2011	Punk Payback with Bas Rutten	Himself - Host
2007	Inside MMA	Self - Host
1998	The King of Queens	Niles