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Dwayne Johnson to star in film about MMA legend Mark Kerr

Dwayne Johnson is in New York for UFC 244 festivities, as the popular actor and former pro-wrestler is set to award the “BMF” title belt to the winner of Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal on Saturday night.

“The Rock” also made an announcement during a UFC 244 press conference, that he is set to produce and star in a biopic about MMA pioneer Mark Kerr.

“I’m proud to say that myself and Seven Bucks Productions are going to make a film about the life of one of your founding fathers, the pioneering founding fathers, ‘The Smashing Machine’ Mark Kerr,” Johnson announced.