The Smashing Machine
Definition
A nickname bestowed upon American mixed martial artist Mark Kerr for his relentless and devastating ground-and-pound style that turned fights into demolition derbies.
The title of a 2025 biographical sports drama film directed by Benny Safdie, starring Dwayne Johnson as Kerr, exploring his triumphs, addictions, and the brutal underbelly of MMA glory.
Examples
Mark Kerr lived up to 'The Smashing Machine' billing by turning his foes into abstract art on the canvas.
Dwayne Johnson as The Smashing Machine? That's like casting a boulder to play a wrecking ball—pure genius.
After The Smashing Machine hit theaters, gym memberships spiked as couch potatoes dreamed of Kerr-level crushes.
They should've named the sequel 'The Smashing Machine 2: Electric Boogaloo' for Kerr's comeback attempts.