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Mark Kerr dominated MMA as the Smashing Machine. His addiction nearly took everything away.

Dwayne Johnson portrays the pioneering prize fighter in ‘The Smashing Machine’ biopic now streaming on HBO Max.

Dwayne Johnson jumped from creative cliff to play UFC's Mark Kerr

Dwayne Johnson is used to his movies making big bags, but he had to be OK setting that goal aside for "The Smashing Machine." ...

‘Smashing Machine’ bags Oscar nomination for UFC movie — but ‘The Rock’ snubbed for Best Actor

Dwayne Johnson was not one of the best actors of 2025, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Sorry, ...

Dwayne Johnson: Early Kerr meeting planted seed for movie role

In "The Smashing Machine," for which Johnson was nominated for a Golden Globe award, he played pioneering UFC fighter Kerr to ...
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UFC 5 Update 1.031 Adds Charles Johnson

The first fighter drop of 2026 for UFC 5 has been rolled out by Electronic Arts (EA), and it will show up as UFC 5 update ...
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Watching 'The Smashing Machine' feels like going 12 rounds

There's a reason this movie wasn't in theaters long enough to spit at, writes Mary Cox.

Dwayne Johnson Takes a Bold Leap: Portraying UFC's Mark Kerr in 'The Smashing Machine'

Dwayne Johnson's filmography is filled with blockbuster hits, including franchises like "Fast & Furious," "Jumanji," and Disney's "Moana." Yet, his portrayal of Mark Kerr represents a departure from ...