It’s a 2002 HBO documentary that follows Kerr, a dominant heavyweight in early mixed martial arts, particularly in the UFC and PRIDE. The film shows both his rise as a fighter and his struggles outside the cage — dealing with painkiller addiction, relationship turmoil, and the pressure of competition.
The title comes from Kerr’s nickname, The Smashing Machine, because of his powerful and overwhelming wrestling-based fighting style.
Interestingly, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been developing a feature film adaptation of The Smashing Machine, where he’s set to play Mark Kerr.
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