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.ย
Footage from Johnsonโs 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.
Johnsonโs commitment to authentically portraying Kerrโs story is commendable. Mark Kerr competed during the UFCโs 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 Johnsonโs 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 Johnsonโs training video
The MMA world is buzzing with excitement as footage of Dwayne โThe Rockโ Johnsonโs 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 Johnsonโs training video (via IGN)Fight fans took to social media to express their reactions to Dwayne Johnsonโs 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
โ Muhamer (@MuhamerNuhi) May 5, 2024
Jesus donโt think he ever threw a real punch
โ 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.
โ MMA AL DENTE (@Mmaaldente) May 5, 2024
โSmashing Machineโ was a great documentary about Kerr, highly recommend!
โ CamSimms (@CamSimms8) May 6, 2024
His grappling donโt look bad
โ ๐ชฃBucketsโข๏ธ (@BrendonMcBucket) May 5, 2024
thatโs a large natural fella
โ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟMax (@maxmason0) May 5, 2024
That leg kick tho ๐๐
โ Glue Gun Klancy ๐ซ (@TheGoodGuyMMA) May 5, 2024
Isnโt the Rock literally OLDER than Mark Kerr is right now? While he is going to be playing Mark Kerr circa 1999?
โ MX (@Marko_Von_Max) May 5, 2024
For now, fight fans can simply revel in the spectacle of one of Hollywoodโs 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 โ a true gift to the MMA community.
