Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The first time Kerr watched the film, Safdie showed him an unfinished cut, curious to see if he was on the right path. Kerr ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A24 ; Zuffa LLC via Getty Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr in 'The Smashing Machine' (2025) ; Mark Kerr after winning the heavyweight ...

“Once you turn that invisible line, there’s no going back,” said UFC legend Mark Kerr, speaking to Sports Illustrated about his addiction. Fans knew him as ‘The Smashing Machine.’ Kerr captured two ...

Warning: This post contains spoilers for The Smashing Machine!Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine tells the true story of UFC legend Mark Kerr, who is often credited with popularizing MMA fighting ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mark Kerr was a mixed martial arts newcomer in 1997, but already had the look of a superstar. After ...

At the very end of The Smashing Machine, the audience gets to see the real Mark Kerr. In the preceding 115 minutes (give or take), Kerr is portrayed by Dwayne Johnson as we follow the former UFC ...

Benny Safdie wrote and directed the A24 feature that also stars Emily Blunt in the story of Kerr's path as a UFC Hall of Famer. By Ryan Gajewski Senior Entertainment Reporter “The last scene was ...

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson completely transformed into fighter Mark Kerr for the biographical sports drama The Smashing Machine. Johnson committed to the role so much, he sat in the makeup chair for ...

Ken Shamrock recently spoke about The Smashing Machine, and its portrayal of Mark Kerr’s career and emotional struggle with addiction. The film stars Dwayne Johnson and focuses on Kerr’s career from ...

This article contains spoilers for The Smashing Machine. The Smashing Machine's most important critic is the man who inspired it all. And legendary mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr tells ...

Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr in 'The Smashing Machine' (2025) ; Mark Kerr after winning the heavyweight tournament during the UFC 14 on July 27, 1997 in Birmingham, Alabama. Dwayne Johnson and Emily ...