FUEL TV launches "Punk Payback" with MMA legend Bas Rutten

FUEL TV continues its exploration of the mixed martial arts segment this fall with the launch of a new 10-episode series, "Punk Payback," starring Bas Rutten.

The former UFC champ and King of Pancrase will be the star of the series, which debuts on the cable channel on Nov. 2.

Described as a "comedic, street-fighting survival series," the half-hour episodes promise to showcase "combat moves that can help viewers avoid being 'punked' on the street."

"Bas Rutten is one of the most charismatic characters I've ever met, and he can fill up a TV screen all by himself," FUEL TV executive George Greenberg stated. "We're happy to bring him to FUEL TV with this exciting and fun show that mixes humor into educational survival situations. If a punk starts it, rest assured, Bas will finish it every time."

The current co-host of HDNet's "Inside MMA" news program, Rutten has produced several instructional series focused on self-defense and hand-to-hand combat. He's also been featured in numerous TV and film roles.

In "Punk Payback," series producers Brentwood Communications International, Inc. (BCII), promise Rutten will use "real surveillance footage of frightening events such as people getting carjacked or held up in a convenience store" and then reenact the scenarios and offer "tips on how to get out of these tenuous situations."

"You won't see a show like this anywhere else on television," BCII CEO Bud Brutsman stated. "Bas addresses some serious topics in this fast-paced series. But he'll have fun with the situations, as well."

Launched in 2003 and currently available in more than 30 million U.S. homes, FUEL TV is a part of FOX Sports Media Group. The channel also features highlights from MMA promotions Shark Fights and Legend Fighting Championship, as well as additional combat-sports-related programming such as "Bruce Lee Lives!" "Ellismania" and various Toughman contests.

[youtube]

This show is so dumb.