Combat sports never sleep. Around the world, people are duking it out for money or personal glory in an organized, hopefully ...

From back-breaking Ugandan mud matches to top U.S. stars moonlighting in foreign lands, 2025 gave us plenty to enjoy in pro-wrestling outside of the WWE and AEW usual.

First announced two years ago, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s biopic on MMA legend Mark Kerr — The Smashing Machine — finally hits theaters this Friday. After seeing a screening of the movie last week, ...

Multiple MMA fighters have crossed over into pro wrestling. When it comes to MMA fighters and champions crossing over into professional wrestling, or vice versa, former UFC Champion Ronda Rousey and ...

Bas Rutten recently shared why he turned down an offer from WWE. The UFC legend is well known for his charismatic personality, a valuable trait in pro wrestling. Rutten, 60, once held the King of ...

Bas Rutten recently spoke about The Smashing Machine and its potential impact on how MMA pioneers are perceived by the public. The film tells the true story of UFC legend Mark Kerr. Kerr’s rise, ...

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 co-starring in ...

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, ...

Bas Rutten is undoubtedly a legend in the world of MMA. The former UFC heavyweight champion changed the game after his professional debut and holds a distinguished place among other veterans. Other ...

This 1997 edition of Black Belt Magazine feature Dutch super fighters Peter Aerts (kickboxing) and Bass Rutten (MMA). Cover by Doug Churchill. Peter Aerts is a legendary Dutch kickboxer. Known for his ...

After years as a professional fighter, Bas Rutten, former UFC champion and King of Pancrase showcases all of his considerable fighting talents stopping robbers, carjackers, pickpockets and other ...

Josh Evanoff is part of TheSportster's Combat Sports team. He has been writing about MMA, Boxing, and professional wrestling since 2017. Along the way, he's interviewed names such as Max Holloway and ...