FOX NFL Sunday’s Jay Glazer jokingly called out Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson after sharing a video of him “punching” UFC legend Mark Kerr in the head during a sparring session. Glazer humorously urged The Rock to follow the “red carpet sparring tradition” before the premiere of The Smashing Machine. What did Glazer say next, and how is he supporting his friend Kerr? Find out now! 👇👇

FOX NFL’s Jay Glazer Calls on Dwayne Johnson to Spar with Mark Kerr Before Movie Premiere

FOX NFL Sunday’s Jay Glazer is known for his playful personality and tight-knit friendships, and this weekend he hilariously called on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to give UFC legend Mark Kerr a sparring session on the red carpet ahead of his new biographical movie, The Smashing Machine.

The movie, which is set to release on October 3, will see The Rock portraying Kerr, whose career and personal struggles—including his battle with opioid addiction—are chronicled in the film. Kerr, who was once a dominant force in the UFC, earned the nickname “The Smashing Machine” after making waves in his first MMA tournament, and now his life story is making its way to the big screen.

Glazer and Kerr’s Sparring Session

On Saturday, Glazer posted a humorous video of him and Kerr following a workout, where the two appeared to be sparring as part of Kerr’s preparation for the movie’s premiere. In the video, Glazer jokingly addressed The Rock directly, saying, “Hey @therock please tell this fool @tsmkerr that everyone spars on red carpets. It’s common practice. I keep trying to tell him. Don’t worry though I’m doing my part as a friend. Thanks for punching me in the head. Hahahahaha #TheSmashingMachine @a24 #MarkKerr #og.”

As Kerr sarcastically thanked Glazer for “punching him in the head,” Glazer couldn’t help but laugh. The video continued with Glazer joking about how The Rock had apparently mandated sparring sessions at movie premieres. “Trying to get my boy back into shape here for The Smashing Machine,” Glazer said, “Although he’s like, ‘I don’t need to spar first.’ I’m like, ‘Yes you do, Dwayne says you gotta spar every red carpet, like 15 rounds.’”

Glazer’s Ongoing Support for Kerr

This isn’t the first time Glazer has shared a lighthearted moment with Kerr on social media. Back in December, Glazer posted another humorous video where he shaved Kerr’s head for his birthday. Glazer joked that Kerr had been sporting a “George Costanza haircut” for too long, leading to a much-needed “hair intervention.” The birthday video was shared with the caption, “Friend of the year over here… giving my brother @tsmkerr Mark Kerr the best birthday gift EVER!!”

Glazer continued, “Mark’s life is about to change as my baby niece @therock is playing Mark in a movie about his life, The Smashing Machine.” Glazer has been supportive throughout Kerr’s journey, calling him “one of the baddest men who ever walked this planet” and a “loyal friend.”

The Smashing Machine and Mark Kerr’s Legacy

Mark Kerr, a UFC Hall of Famer, earned a reputation in the early UFC days for his dominance in the heavyweight tournaments. With victories in UFC 14 and UFC 15, he was one of the sport’s early stars. Now, thanks to The Rock’s involvement, Kerr’s life is being brought to the big screen, and the attention surrounding the film is bringing Kerr’s story back into the spotlight.

For Glazer, Kerr is more than just a friend; he’s also a training partner and a source of inspiration. With The Smashing Machine set to hit theaters this fall, Glazer continues to show his unwavering support for Kerr as the film chronicles his remarkable life and career.

Glazer’s Role on FOX NFL Sunday

As for Glazer’s own career, he’s gearing up for another season on the FOX NFL Sunday panel. However, he might be hoping to avoid any “watch yourself” comments from his colleague and NFL legend Michael Strahan, as he did last year, keeping his playful and bold personality in check as the new football season approaches.