Dwayne Johnson is no stranger to intense physical transformations for his acting roles. His latest training regimen has taken things to a whole new level. The Hollywood superstar has been pushing his body to the limit in preparation for his upcoming biopic on the life of legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr.
Footage from Johnson’s training sessions has been making the rounds on social media. In one clip, the former WWE champion can be seen striking with a seasoned MMA coach. Another video captured him relentlessly grappling. He is also mastering the technical aspects of MMA for this role.
Johnson’s commitment to authentically portraying Kerr’s story is commendable. Mark Kerr competed during the UFC’s early days. This was when fighters were required to fight two times in one night. Kerr was famous for finishing his opponents rapidly and was a sensational wrestler. He however struggled with an addiction to painkillers. He openly talked about how it impacted his career since retiring from MMA.
This would be Dwayne Johnson’s first movie where he actually trained in MMA. Maybe this experience will inspire Johnson to take martial arts to the next level. Nevertheless, he continues to redefine what it means to be an action star in the 21st century.
Fight fans reacted to Dwayne Johnson’s training video
The MMA world is buzzing with excitement as footage of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s intense MMA training. This is for his upcoming Mark Kerr biopic. The video clips have sparked a frenzy among fans. This has set off several reactions from fight fans.
Fight fans reacted to Dwayne Johnson’s training video (via IGN)Fight fans took to social media to express their reactions to Dwayne Johnson’s training video. Some fight fans thought that this was great given his upcoming role as an MMA fighter. Others felt like the technique used by Johnson was atrocious. Some others believed that he was the perfect candidate for portraying Kerr. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
That low kick was atrocious
— Muhamer (@MuhamerNuhi) May 5, 2024
Jesus don’t think he ever threw a real punch
— Badd (@Badd_Attitude_) May 6, 2024
He really does remind me of Kerr when he’s fighting, whether he’s throwing strikes or just bouncing . I’ve rewatched a bunch of Kerr’s fights recently, and I’m sure The Rock has, as well.
— MMA AL DENTE (@Mmaaldente) May 5, 2024
“Smashing Machine” was a great documentary about Kerr, highly recommend!
— CamSimms (@CamSimms8) May 6, 2024
His grappling don’t look bad
— 🪣Buckets™️ (@BrendonMcBucket) May 5, 2024
that’s a large natural fella
— 🏴Max (@maxmason0) May 5, 2024
That leg kick tho 😂😂
— Glue Gun Klancy 🔫 (@TheGoodGuyMMA) May 5, 2024
Isn’t the Rock literally OLDER than Mark Kerr is right now? While he is going to be playing Mark Kerr circa 1999?
— MX (@Marko_Von_Max) May 5, 2024
For now, fight fans can simply revel in the spectacle of one of Hollywood’s biggest stars immersing himself in the gritty world of MMA. He is pushing his body to its limits in pursuit of the perfect performance. And if nothing else, the footage has provided endless entertainment and fodder for speculation and humor – a true gift to the MMA community.
