Past speaker

Bas Rutten

UFC Hall of Famer and Catholic speaker

Bas Rutten is a Dutch-American UFC Hall of Famer, former UFC Heavyweight Champion, and three-time King of Pancrase World Champion. Known for his dynamic striking and submission expertise, Rutten retired undefeated in his last 22 bouts, had an 87% finishing rate and holds, to this day, the highest striking accuracy ever recorded, 70.6%. He became one of MMA’s most influential pioneers.

Beyond the cage, he trains America’s elite Special Forces and has appeared in numerous Hollywood films. He co-starred with Kevin James in the comedy “Here Comes the Boom”, and recently with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt in “The Smashing Machine”. He has been on TV shows and video games, combining action-star presence with real-world combat credibility. He’s also the inventor of the O2Trainer, a breathing device used by fitness enthusiasts, athletes and people with pulmonary problems. A passionate Catholic speaker, Rutten proudly shares his faith and life story to inspire others toward strength, humility, and purpose.