Benny Safdie set out to create “The Smashing Machine,” and he made a decision that would define the film’s authenticity. Rather than have actors rehearse and perform choreographed training sequences, ...

One of the most feared MMA fighters of all time says he was always confident he could beat any opponent. While the sport has produced countless legends, some stand out as the fiercest competitors to ...

Bas Rutten has a good working relationship with Kevin James. The MMA star has been featured in several of Kevin James’ projects over the years, including The King of Queens, Kevin Can Wait on TV, and ...

MMA legend Bas Rutten has opened up about his experience working on The Smashing Machine movie with Dwayne Johnson. As we know, Bas Rutten is an icon in the world of mixed martial arts. He ...

Bas Rutten is very impressed with how committed The Rock was to playing Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine. Rutten spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about his role in The Smashing ...

Bas Rutten (far left) appears as himself in “The Smashing Machine.” | 📷: Eric Charbonneau/A24/Getty Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson by all accounts poured himself into playing Mark Kerr, the two-time ...

UFC legends and "The Smashing Machine' cast members Mark Kerr, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk visit WIRED to answer the 50 most googled questions about UFC.

The Smashing Machine (2025) Film Review from the 50th Annual Toronto International Film Festival, a movie directed and written by Benny Safdie, and starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Lyndsey Gavin, ...

First announced two years ago, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s biopic on MMA legend Mark Kerr — The Smashing Machine — finally hits theaters this Friday. After seeing a screening of the movie last week, ...

Adam Barnard is a writer and photographer from West Chester, PA. Adam brings wrestling knowledge to TheSportster. Adam's previous bylines include ScreenRant, Sports Illustrated, Live for Live Music, ...

Rutten dove into why he turned it down. Former mixed martial artist and pro wrestler Bas Rutten was interviewed by Heavy Sports. A portion of the chat was centered around pro wrestling. Rutten ...

Bas Rutten recently opened up about playing himself in The Smashing Machine. For many, it might seem like a surreal experience. However, Rutten said stepping into the role wasn’t too difficult. The ...