Born and bred in Maroubra, Sydney, Richie Vas is the epitome of a true warrior! Together with his best buddy and fellow opponent Mark Mathews, Vas continues to face one of the most dangerous waves in the world, Red Bulls Cape Fear!

Starring in a Fuel TV reality/documentary series “The Crew”, Vas and Mathews take us on their journey as they strive to be the best, exposing Vas’s strong sportsmanship and extreme courage!

When Richie is not fighting the big waves, he is committed to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Originally a hobby to keep fit during surfing, MMA has become Richie’s number one passion, becoming a dangerous UFC contender.