The Smashing Machine: Mark Kerr's Life Story
The Smashing Machine tells the powerful story of Mark Kerr, highlighting his UFC victories alongside his battles with addiction.
Mark Kerr's MMA Achievements
- Two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion
- Winner of the World Vale Tudo Championship tournament
- PRIDE FC competitor
- Gold and silver medals in freestyle wrestling at the World Cup
- Silver medalist at the Pan American Games
- Four-time ADCC World Champion in submission wrestling
Personal Struggles
Kerr faced significant challenges, including a painful addiction to painkillers during his boxing career.
The Documentary and Film Adaptation
The 2022 documentary, The Smashing Machine, explores Kerr's life journey in depth.
The film adaptation shares the documentary’s title and stars Dwayne Johnson, who plays Mark Kerr. Benny Safdie wrote and directed the movie, which also features Emily Blunt as Kerr’s former wife, Dawn Staples.
"This story follows the legendary mixed martial arts (MMA) and UFC fighter Mark Kerr. During his peak era in the UFC, MMA fighter Mark Kerr struggled with addiction, winning, and love. It is the unforgettable true story of a UFC legend."
Cast and Crew
- Dwayne Johnson
- Emily Blunt
- Ryan Bader
- Bas Rutten
- Oleksandr Usyk
- Written and directed by Benny Safdie
Availability
The Smashing Machine film is now available for home viewing. It can be pre-ordered on Blu-ray and 4K UHD.
Author's summary: The Smashing Machine reveals Mark Kerr’s exceptional MMA achievements and his painful battle with addiction, brought to life in both a documentary and a feature film starring Dwayne Johnson.