Overview

• Bas Rutten told Heavy the film shines a light on MMA’s pioneers and the sacrifices of the sport’s early era.
• Former UFC champion Matt Serra called the portrayal authentic after an IMAX screening, and Mark Coleman praised Johnson’s performance.
• Dwayne Johnson said he took a legitimate punch while shooting a key fight scene, describing that he “got my bell rung.”
• Johnson and Emily Blunt introduced a London screening as the movie builds momentum following a Venice premiere with strong critical notices and a Silver Lion for Benny Safdie.
• The film focuses on Kerr’s late‑1990s rise and struggles with addiction, with Emily Blunt as Dawn Staples and appearances by Bas Rutten and Ryan Bader as Mark Coleman.