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After The Smashing Machine, 5 UFC Fighters I'd Love To See Get Biopics

More MMA biopics, Hollywood, please and thank you.

Cinemablend

I Can't Get Enough Of This Clip Of Emily Blunt Roasting People Who've Been Saying The Rock Is Skinny Now

Blunt brings the heat.

Cinemablend

10 Photos Of Jon Jones: UFC Career Highs, Net Worth, Family Life, And What He Says About His Brother Arthur's Death

Jon Jones has dominated the UFC for years, but tragedy has struck with the sudden death of his brother Arthur Jones at 39. Here's a look at Jon's career highs, net worth, family life, and what his silence says in the wake of Arthur's passing.

International Business Times UK

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From cage to screen: The Smashing Machine and Mark Kerr’s second act with The Rock

Once MMA’s fiercest heavyweight, Kerr spiralled into addiction. Two decades after The Smashing Machine, The Rock has revived his story for film

The Guardian - US

Mark Kerr Went To Set While The Rock Was Playing Him, But It Was His Son's Reaction To The Smashing Machine That Stuck With Him: 'He's Almost Like Whispering'

Sounds like this will be a powerful movie-going experience.

Cinemablend

Dwayne Johnson Gives The Performance Of A Lifetime In The Year's Most Surprising Sports Movie

Dwayne Johnson creates spellbinding intimacy in Benny Safdie’s sports drama.

Inverse

The Smashing Machine star Emily Blunt talks Dwayne Johnson's transformation in the hard-hitting MMA biopic: "I'd been waiting for my friend to get the chance to disappear"

Exclusive: After Jungle Cruise, Emily Blunt teases a very different collaboration with Dwayne Johnson in The Smashing Machine

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Dwayne Johnson Discusses How He Gained Over 30 Pounds for 'The Smashing Machine'

Johnson portrays former MMA fighter Mark Kerr in the movie.

Sports Illustrated

What Pushed Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to Transform Into Mark Kerr for ‘The Smashing Machine’

The Rock packed on the pounds to portray college wrestler turned MMA fighter Mark Kerr in the deeply personal film he says “turned into more than a movie.”

Sports Illustrated

The Rock's Biggest Gamble Yet: 'The Smashing Machine' Could Finally Bring Dwayne Johnson His First Oscar

Dwayne Johnson transforms into MMA legend Mark Kerr in 'The Smashing Machine', a gritty biopic generating Oscar buzz. Could this be The Rock's first Academy Award?

International Business Times UK

Paul Hughes: ‘I’m carrying the torch for Irish MMA – and a Nurmagomedov is trying to take away my dreams’

INTERVIEW: Hughes, one of MMA’s hottest properties, speaks to Will Castle about what it means to fly the Irish flag ahead of the biggest rematch in the sport – and why his rivalry with Usman Nurmagomedov has nothing to do with Khabib vs McGregor

The Independent UK

Oleksandr Usyk could be serious about MMA fight with Jake Paul

After Jake Paul said he wanted to fight Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed heavyweight champion has suggested he might be serious about battling The Problem Child in an MMA match.

BANG Premier

Wanderlei Silva in Shocking Brawl With Popo: MMA Legend Left Out Cold After Chaos in the Ring

Wanderlei Silva vs Popó descended into a shocking brawl in São Paulo, with the UFC Hall of Famer disqualified before being knocked out cold.

International Business Times UK

The incredible truth behind Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's new role: The real story behind The Smashing Machine

The man behind Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt’s telling of the rise, fall and redemption of MMA pioneer Mark Kerr .

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The Independent UK

Welsh UFC star Oban Elliott to channel Hulk Hogan as he plays the villain in Perth

Exclusive interview: Elliott reveals how he will look to handle the hostile Aussie crowd as he returns to UFC action this weekend

The Independent UK

Dwayne Johnson faces his fears in 'The Smashing Machine'

Dwayne Johnson faces his fears in “The Smashing Machine,” a drama about MMA fighter Mark Kerr

The Independent UK

Dwayne Johnson dove deep for ‘The Smashing Machine,' with a little push from friends

Dwayne Johnson faces his fears in “The Smashing Machine,” a drama about MMA fighter Mark Kerr

The Guardian - US

Shakespeare, vampires and MMA: where does this year’s Oscar race stand?

As the fall festivals come to a close, the awards season is slowly taking shape but without a substantial amount of sure things, questions remain

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‘Jaws Dropped’: The Smashing Machine’s Emily Blunt Recalls Dwayne Johnson’s Wild Physical Transformation

I can't wait to see this movie.

The Independent UK

Terence Crawford brutally responds to Ilia Topuria callout

Boxing’s pound-for-pound champion Crawford had no truck for UFC star Topuria’s claims

Barchart

Donald Trump Jr. Just Supercharged This Penny Stock. Should You Buy Shares Here?

Mixed Martial Arts is a penny stock that has gained momentum this week following the announcement that Donald Trump Jr. has joined as a strategic advisor. Is MMA stock a good buy right now?

Latin Times

Best Bitcoin Betting Sites - Top 10 Crypto Sportsbooks Ranked by Experts

Explore and discover the best Bitcoin betting sites. With our guide, you will be able to enhance your gambling experience at the best Bitcoin betting sites!

The Independent UK

Ronda Rousey spurns Trump’s White House UFC event

Retired MMA fighter and UFC champion previously endorsed Democratic socialist Bernie Sanders during the 2016 presidential race

Euronews

Former martial arts star Conor McGregor unveils business link with Trump Jr as he plots comeback

While McGregor seems intent on reviving his sporting career, he also hasn't given up on his pledge to run for the presidency of Ireland, and has gathered some celebrity endorsements along the way.

Benzinga

MMA Stock Soars As Donald Trump Jr. Joins As Strategic Advisor

Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited (NYSE:MMA) saw its stock rise on Tuesday, with trading volume soaring to 27.68 million shares—far surpassing the usual 697.91 thousand. The boost came after the company announced the appointment of Donald Trump Jr. as a strategic advisor.

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