No more applicable place to start than with the bouncer-turned-brawler who not only helped train Mark Kerr in regards to the original Smashing Machine documentary in real life, but did the same thing ...

Bas Rutten is very impressed with how committed The Rock was to playing Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine. Rutten spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about his role in The Smashing ...

UFC legends and "The Smashing Machine' cast members Mark Kerr, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk visit WIRED to answer the 50 most googled questions about UFC. 35,902 people played the daily ...

A Las Cruces native has made a name for himself on the world stage. Mario Flores recently won three championships at the 2025 Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. The ...

Melanie Grace Francis often steps onto the mat with ease, treating each match as if it’s a simple game, often leaving her opponents stunned or speechless. At just 11 years old, this Brazilian ...

Abu Dhabi is preparing to host the 17th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (ADWPJJC), which will take place at the Mubadala Arena from November 12 to 22. This year's edition will ...

Bas Rutten recently opened up about playing himself in The Smashing Machine. For many, it might seem like a surreal experience. However, Rutten said stepping into the role wasn’t too difficult. The ...

Bas Rutten recently spoke about The Smashing Machine and its potential impact on how MMA pioneers are perceived by the public. The film tells the true story of UFC legend Mark Kerr. Kerr’s rise, ...

MANILA, Philippines — A New York-based Filipino doctor captured his third International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) 2025 World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championships crown at the Westgate Las Vegas ...

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino jiu-jitsu artists proved their prowess in international scene, winning three gold medals in the Sports Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (SJJIF) World Jiu Jitsu ...

TRENTON, N.J. — Midtown Jiu Jitsu competitors delivered standout performances at the JJ World League New Jersey event on Saturday, Sept. 13, bringing home gold, silver and hard-earned recognition on ...

Bas Rutten has reflected on his legendary fight career during an interview with Bloody Elbow. The Dutch kickboxer had plenty of rivals during his iconic 33-fight run in the sport of MMA. However, ‘El ...