The Smashing Machine: Mark Kerr's Life Story
The Smashing Machine reveals the powerful journey of Mark Kerr, highlighting his UFC victories and battles with addiction.
Mark Kerr's Accomplishments
- Two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion
- World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner
- PRIDE FC competitor during his MMA career
- In freestyle wrestling, earned gold and silver medals at the World Cup and silver at the Pan American Games
- Four-time ADCC World Champion in submission wrestling
Struggles and Documentary
Despite his successes, Kerr faced a difficult struggle with painkiller addiction during his boxing career. The 2022 documentary The Smashing Machine chronicles his life and challenges.
Film Adaptation
The movie The Smashing Machine, named after the documentary, was produced by A24. Dwayne Johnson stars as Mark Kerr, with Emily Blunt portraying Kerr’s former wife, Dawn Staples. The film was written and directed by Benny Safdie.
“The Smashing Machine is now available to watch at home.”
Other cast members include Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk.
Availability
- The film can be watched at home now
- Pre-orders for Blu-ray and 4K UHD versions are available
Summary
The Smashing Machine tells the unforgettable true story of Mark Kerr, a UFC legend who overcame addiction while achieving greatness in mixed martial arts.