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Bas Rutten

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Bas Rutten is a world-renowned mixed martial artist who has also made a name for himself outside the ring as an actor, host, and television personality. As an actor Rutten can be seen next summer co-starring in the Kevin James feature film Here Comes the Boom for Columbia Pictures. Rutten previously appeared in Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) and lent his talents to the voice cast of Zookeeper (2011)... See full bio »

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in Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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2012 Here Comes the Boom
Niko
 
2012 Glory World Series MMA & Kickboxing XIV (TV series)
Commentator
– United Glory 15 (2012) … Commentator
 
2011-2012 Punk Payback (TV series)
– Counter Jumper Scream (2012)
– Stealing Chances (2012)
– Mop Versus Stick (2012)
– Multiple Socks (2011)
– Boxing Day (2011)
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2011 Zookeeper
Sebastian the Wolf (voice)
 
2011 Lights Out (TV series)
El Guapo
– Bolo Punch (2011) … El Guapo
 
2010 Sinners and Saints
Dekker
 
2009 Do Not Go See 'The Perfect Sleep' (short)
 
2009 Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Drill Instructor
 
2006 Backlash
Grazer
 
2006 IFL: International Fight League (TV series)
Announcer
 
2005 The Kingdom of Ultimate Power (short)
Vlad Rifka
 
2000-2005 The King of Queens (TV series)
Emil / Niles
– Deconstructing Carrie (2005) … Niles
– Party Favor (2000) … Emil
 
2005/I The Vault
General Matos
 
2004 The Eliminator
Dakota Varley
 
2001 Shadow Fury
Kismet (Adult)
 
2000 Freedom (TV series)
The Bad Guy
– Lonewolf (2000) … The Bad Guy
– Siege (2000)
 
1999 Martial Law (TV series)
Roman Van Reit
– Nitro Man (1999) … Roman Van Reit
 
1992 Shadow of the Dragon
Kismet
 
Show ShowSelf (39 titles)
2012 History of MMA (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2011 Fighters Only Mixed Martial Arts Awards IV (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011 Punk Payback (TV series)
Himself - Host
– All Ages and Sizes (2011) … Himself - Host
– Palm Madness (2011) … Himself - Host
 
2011 Once I Was a Champion (documentary)
Himself
 
2011 New York Mixed Martial Arts (documentary)
 
2011 Icon News (TV series)
Himself - Guest (Former UFC Champion / MMA Fighter)
– Facing Your Fears UFC Style (2011) … Himself - Guest (Former UFC Champion / MMA Fighter)
 
2011 The Biggest Loser (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #11.8 (2011) … Himself
 
2010 Munchie the Agent (TV series)
Himself
– Munchie and Bas (2010) … Himself
 
2010 MMA H.E.A.T. (TV series)
Himself
– The Fight Game (2010) … Himself
 
2010 EA Sports MMA (Video Game)
Himself
 
2007-2010 Inside MMA (TV series)
Himself - Host / Himself
– Frankie Edgar/Mike Swick/Greg Savage (2010)
– Episode dated 28 May 2010 (2010) … Himself - Host
– Randy Couture/Mike Swick/Bobby Lashley (2010)
– Stitch Duran, Josh Gross, Matthew Ross (2009) … Himself
– Episode #3.1 (2009)
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2010 Moosin: God of Martial Arts (TV movie)
Himself - Fight Analyst
 
2009 Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony (Video Game)
Himself (voice)
 
2009 FightZone Presents (TV series)
Himself - Announcer
– Vendetta Fighting Championship: A Night of Vengeance (2009) … Himself - Announcer
 
2009 Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz (TV special)
Himself - Benji Radach's Corner
 
2009 New Found Glory's 'Listen to Your Friends' (short)
Himself
 
2009 Dream. 7: Featherweight GP 2009 First Round (TV movie)
Himself - Fight Commentator
 
2008 Strikeforce: Destruction (TV movie)
Himself - Fight Commentator
 
2008 Ultimate Women Fighters (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
2008 EliteXC Saturday Night Fights (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.3 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Dream. 6: Middleweight GP 2008 Finals (TV movie)
Himself - Fight Analyst
 
2008 Dream. 5: Lightweight GP 2008 Final Round (TV movie)
Himself - Fight Analyst
 
2008 Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson (TV movie)
Himself - Fight Commentator
 
2008 Dream. 4: Middleweight GP 2008 Second Round (TV movie)
Himself - Fight Analyst
 
2008 Fight Science (TV series)
Himself
– Fighting Back (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Dream. 3: Lightweight GP 2008 Second Round (TV movie)
Himself - Fight Analyst
 
2008 Grand Theft Auto IV (Video Game)
Himself (voice)
 
2007 The Modern Warrior (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Human Weapon (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Mixed Martial Arts (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Fight Science (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Extra (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 July 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Countdown to WFA: King of the Streets (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005-2006 The Best Damn Sports Show Period (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 May 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 September 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 19 August 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2006 Ken Shamrock Presents: Valor Fighting - No Holds Barred
Himself
 
2002 NJPW Samurai TV (TV series)
Himself (2002)
 
2002 Modern Warriors (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 The Smashing Machine (documentary)
Himself
 
1999 UFC 20: Battle for the Gold (TV special)
Himself
 
1999 UFC 18: Road to the Heavyweight Title (TV special)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2000 UFC Hits: Volume 2 (video)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

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Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

A true champion is one who sweats from exhaustion when no one is watching See more »

Trivia:

From his 28 wins, he won 12 by KO, 13 by submission and only 3 by decision. See more »

Trademark:

His so called "Finishing move" is a powerful body strike to an opponents liver, which can be felt for a long time afterwards. See more »

Nickname:

El Guapo See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces