The Croatian Japanese will star in the MMA legend movie embodied by Dwayne Johnson
Satoshi Ishii (38 years, 25-13-1), a Japanese who received Croatian citizenship, for a long time out of the cage. After leaving the hall Mirka Filipovic He tried his hand in kickboxing, but a severe bacterial spinal disease broke his career and had a long time staying in the hospital for a long time. Still, he has now announced a big return. Not into a cage, but a big movie screen. Ishii acts together with the famous Dwayne « The Rock » Johnson in The Smashing Machine. The Rock in the movie portrays the legendary UFC fighter Brand Kerra (56, 15-11).
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This biographical drama shows the private and professional life of Kerra, who won two UFC tournaments in his first MMA. Numerous injuries he sustained during the fight have led him to dependence on analgesics and narcotics, which made him a further career and life.
The film relies very much on the 2002 documentary, which shows Kerr’s rise in the UFC until his transfer to the Japanese organization Pride. Kerr just fought against the legendary Croatian fighter there Branka Cikatic and beat him. Although he initially recorded success in the Japanese organization, addiction problems re -erupted on the surface and negatively influenced his series of defeats, both in the ring and in private life.
Emily Blunt. Oscar winner, interprets the character Dawn Staplesex -wife Kerra. Ishii in the film embodies Enson Inoueaa fighter who won by the unanimous referee’s decision to Pride Grand Prix in 2000, when he achieved his eleventh victory in a row in his professional career.
On the Instagram profile, Ishii wrote:
« Movie The Smashing Machine He will premiere in cinemas on October 3, 2025. I’m very excited. I can’t wait. «
Although only briefly appears in the trailer, this favorite of the local MMA audience certainly gives an additional reason to watch the movie. Benny Safdie signs directing and script, and China will start showing the movie on October 3 this year. You can see the official announcement of the movie below.
