Bas Rutten
Inside MMA (2008)
Season 6
Inside MMA on Mark Cuban's HDNet television network combines the strengths of the best news and sports programs on television to go deeper into the world of mixed martial arts than any other show can. A combination of talk, highlights, analysis and in-depth reporting allow the show to cover the fighting world from every angle. Since its inception in 2007, “Inside MMA” has pioneered mixed martial arts coverage and is credited with helping one of the fastest growing sports in the world continue it’s massive growth and gain mainstream acceptance. Award winning sports reporter, Kenny Rice, co-hosts with former UFC heavyweight champion and King of Pancrase, Bas Rutten, as they welcome the biggest personalities in MMA. The humor and enthusiasm of Rutten and his years of experience as a premiere fighter and coach compliment Rice and his hard-nosed journalistic style that doesn’t shy from the many controversies that surround the sport.
Released Feb. 8, 2008
Episode 60 min
None+
Genres: News
Keywords: imdb.non-fiction, imdb.mixed-martial-arts, imdb.cage-fighting
Network: AXS TV
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S6E1 - Episode 601
Kenny Rice, Bas Rutten, and Ron Kruck take a look back at MMA's biggest stories, fighters and controversies in 2011 and look ahead to 2012.
Jan. 2, 2012, midnight
S6E2 - Episode 602
UFC light heavyweight Quinton "Rampage" Jackson & heavyweight Cheick Kongo join Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten on the panel to discuss their upcoming fights at UFC 144 in Japan. Also, actor and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt Johnny Strong helps preview UFC 142. Reporter Ron Kruck breaks down all the championship divisions in the UFC.
Jan. 9, 2012, midnight
S6E3 - Episode 603
Jan. 16, 2012, midnight
S6E4 - Episode 604
On the eve of the biggest fight in his career, Michael Bisping comes in studio to talk with Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten about taking on the brash Chael Sonnen. Mark Munoz joins the panel to discuss the injury that forced him out of the fight against Sonnen. Also in studio, Mike Pierce will talk about his upcoming fight against Josh Koscheck. Ron Kruck profiles the making of an MMA powerhouse with UFC light heavyweight Rashad Evans.
Jan. 23, 2012, midnight
S6E5 - Episode 605
Former UFC light heavyweight champ Forrest Griffin joins TV and film star Laura Prepon (That 70s Show) on the panel with hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to preview UFC 143. Ron Kruck reports on the Gracie family's efforts to empower women.
Jan. 30, 2012, midnight
S6E6 - Episode 606
Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion Miesha Tate and UFC heavyweight Pat Barry join Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to discuss the biggest women's MMA fight in years, Tate vs Ronda Rousey. Ron Kruck recaps UFC 143 and the interim welterweight championship bout between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit from Las Vegas.
Feb. 6, 2012, midnight
S6E7 - Episode 607
UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to break down his title defense at UFC 144 against Ben Henderson. UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes and Mark Miller join the panel in studio. Ron Kruck catches up with former UFC heavyweight champion Kevin Randleman.
Feb. 13, 2012, midnight
S6E8 - Episode 608
UFC lightweight Clay Guida and Strikeforce lightweight Josh Thomson help Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten break down the UFC lightweight title bout between Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson at UFC 144 and Ron Kruck looks back at the UFC's history in Japan.
Feb. 20, 2012, midnight
S6E9 - Episode 609
Former WEC champion Urijah Faber joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to discuss his title shot against UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz. Also, Ronda Rousey and KJ Noons talk about their upcoming Strikeforce fights just days before they enter the cage. Ron Kruck reports on the inspirational story of Joe Ellenberger's return to MMA.
Feb. 27, 2012, midnight
S6E10 - Episode 610
UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson brings the belt to Inside MMA and discusses who is deserving of the next title shot. UFC and PRIDE fighter Gary Goodridge joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to discuss Goodridge's recent diagnosis of pugilistic dementia. Dr. Vernon Williams, medical director at the Kerlan-Jobe Center for Sports Neurology also gives input on the neurological impact of MMA. Ron Kruck reports from Strikeforce's latest card in Columbus, OH.
March 5, 2012, midnight
S6E11 - Episode 611
Interim UFC welterweight champion Carlos Condit joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten in studio to talk about his shot at champion Georges St-Pierre. UFC light heavyweight Ryan Bader and UFC flyweight Ian McCall also join the panel. Plus, Ron Kruck reports from Bellator Fighting Championships' season opening event in Hammond, Indiana.
March 12, 2012, midnight
S6E12 - Episode 612
March 26, 2012, midnight
S6E13 - Episode 613
Undefeated XFC lightweight Nick Newell joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to tell his incredible story of overcoming a handicap at birth to become an MMA phenom. Ron Kruck talks exclusively to Dana White about the state of the UFC heavyweight division.
April 2, 2012, midnight
S6E14 - Episode 614
Strikeforce heavyweight Josh Barnett joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten in the studio to discuss his long-awaited tournament final match against Daniel Cormier. UFC commentator Joe Rogan also joins the panel to help preview UFC's busy month of fights. Ron Kruck goes inside the lives of chef and author Anthony Bourdain and his wife Ottavia, a brazilian jiu-jitsu practioner.
April 9, 2012, midnight
S6E15 - Episode 615
Phil Davis, Anthony Johnson, Igor Gracie, Eddie Alvarez and Cris "Cyborg" Justino join Kenny and Bas. Ron catches up with Brendan Schaub.
April 16, 2012, midnight
S6E16 - Episode 616
Former pro wrestling champion Diamond Dallas Page, UFC light heavyweight Stephan Bonnar, and Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler join Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten in studio to talk about the similarities and differences between pro wrestling and MMA. Ron Kruck reports from UFC 145 in Atlanta, where Jon Jones takes on Rashad Evans for the light heavyweight title.
April 23, 2012, midnight
S6E17 - Episode 617
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten in studio to discuss the end of his UFC career and the controversy surrounding his recent online videos. Also on the panel, UFC welterweight Mike Pyle and President of Maximum Fighting Championship, Mark Pavelich, to help preview the upcoming UFC and MFC cards. Ron Kruck has the latest on Alistair Overeem.
April 30, 2012, midnight
S6E18 - Episode 618
Former WEC champion Jamie Varner joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten in studio to talk about his return to the UFC later this month. "Castle" star Jon Huertas discusses his military background and training in MMA. Ron Kruck reports on the UFC's latest fight card from New Jersey.
May 7, 2012, midnight
S6E19 - Episode 619
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to talk about his UFC 146 bout against Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva and his path back to the title. Also on the show, a pair of undefeated rising stars of MMA, Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey and Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Finalist Daniel Cormier. Ron Kruck talks to the biggest names in MMA in a special Mother's Day report.
May 14, 2012, midnight
S6E20 - Episode 620
May 21, 2012, midnight
S6E21 - Episode 621
Kenny Rice & Bas Rutten recap UFC 146 & Titan 22. Also, Ron Kruck's exclusive interview with Dana White, Mike Pierce in studio, Roy Nelson and this season's TUF finalists from Vegas.
May 28, 2012, midnight
S6E22 - Episode 622
Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten go on the road to Jackson's MMA in Albuquerqueto talk to the gym's world famous founder and head trainer, Greg Jackson and his fight team. Brian Stann talks about his upcoming fight with Hector Lombard and Clay Guida discusses his June 22nd matchup against Gray Maynard. Ron Kruck reports on Ricardo Almeida's move from UFC fighter to MMA judge.
June 4, 2012, midnight
S6E23 - Episode 623
We take a look at the results of the third UFC on FX card. UFC flyweight tournament finalist Joseph Benavidez joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten in studio. Fresh off his win, Demetrious Johnson joins us from Seattle to talk about his victory over Ian McCall. We take a closer look at the use of testosterone replacement therapy in MMA with the help of Keith Kizer and Randy Couture. Also, we preview the upcoming Titan FC card and Ron Kruck catches up with Ryan Bader and Ben Henderson.
June 11, 2012, midnight
S6E24 - Episode 624
UFC middleweight Michael Bisping joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten for an update on his knee surgery. Rich Franklin goes 1-on-1 with Ron Kruck on the eve of his rematch against Wanderlei Silva at UFC 147. And we preview one of the busiest weeks on the MMA calendar with XFC promoter John Prisco.
June 18, 2012, midnight
S6E25 - Episode 625
UFC bantamweight Urijah Faber joins Kenny Rice in studio to preview his upcoming interim title bout against the dangerous Renan Barao. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua sits down for an exclusive interview with Bas Rutten and Ron Kruck reports on Fedor Emelianenko's latest fight in St. Petersburg, Russia.
June 25, 2012, midnight
S6E26 - Episode 626
NCAA wrestling champion Darrion Caldwell talks about his new career in MMA. Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten preview UFC's biggest card of the summer headlined by Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen. Ron Kruck reports on Tito Ortiz as he prepares for the final fight in his hall of fame career.
July 2, 2012, midnight
S6E27 - Episode 627
UFC middleweight contender Mark Munoz and Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold join Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten just days before their respective fights. Also, Ron Kruck talks with UFC President Dana White at UFC 148 in Las Vegas
July 9, 2012, midnight
S6E42 - Episode 642
Oct. 15, 2012, midnight
S6E43 - Episode 643
Oct. 22, 2012, midnight
S6E44 - Episode 644
Oct. 29, 2012, midnight
S6E45 - Episode 645
Nov. 5, 2012, midnight
S6E46 - Episode 646
Nov. 12, 2012, midnight
S6E47 - Episode 647
Nov. 19, 2012, midnight
S6E48 - Episode 648
Nov. 26, 2012, midnight
S6E49 - Episode 649
Dec. 3, 2012, midnight
S6E50 - Episode 650
Dec. 10, 2012, midnight
S6E51 - Episode 651
Dec. 17, 2012, midnight
S6E52 - Episode 652
Dec. 24, 2012, midnight
S6E53 - Episode 653
Dec. 31, 2012, midnight
Network: AXS TV
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: Feb. 8, 2008
Last Air Date: Feb. 19, 2016, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: NR
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