Mark Kerr
“The Smashing Machine”

“The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr” is a documentary that provides a candid and often raw portrayal of Mark Kerr’s life, both inside and outside the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). Directed by John Hyams and released in 2002, the film explores Kerr’s journey through the highs of victory and the lows of personal struggles.

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What The Critics Say

This documentary will change your perspective on MMA…

The Best Of His Generation

Remembering “The Smashing Machine”

“It’s probably not an exaggeration to say that there may be no more important or influential work of MMA-related filmmaking than John Hyams’ 2002 documentary “The Smashing Machine.” Before “The Ultimate Fighter” was even a glimmer in Dana White’s eye, Hyams’ intimate portrait of the rise and fall of Mark Kerr introduced a whole generation of viewers to the brutal realities of life in an unforgiving sport.”

The AthleticBen Fowlkes, The Athletic

The Smashing Machine

“…documentary had a near devastating effect on me as an MMA fan. Even though I’d generally rooted for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters over wrestlers (back when that kind of thing seemed to matter), I had been in awe of Mark Kerr and really expected him to be a dominant force in MMA for years to come.”

Bloody ElbowJake Rossen, The Bloody Elbow

The Real Deal…

“I was surprised with how much I enjoyed The Smashing Machine. The documentary was expertly shot and edited, the footage raw and brutal (even before you factor in the actual fight scenes), and the subject matter realistically and compellingly presented.”

DVD TalkMatthew Millheiser, DVD Talk