Early life
Mark Kerr was born in Toledo, Ohio to Tom and Mary Kerr. His father was Irish, and his mother was See more

While training as an amateur wrestler, Kerr became interested in mixed martial arts as a way to earn money. He, his long-time friend and training partner Mark Coleman and Tom Erikson were initially scouted by Richard Hamilton, who had managed Ultimate Fighting … See more

In 2002, HBO aired a documentary titled The Smashing Machine, directed by John Hyams, which dealt with the life and career of Mark Kerr. The program chronicles Kerr's … See more

Collegiate wrestling
• National Collegiate Athletic Association
• Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association
Freestyle wrestling
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Kerr was very successful at the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships. At the 1999 tournament, he won the +99 kg division by defeating Carlos Barreto, Josh Barnett, Chris Haseman, and Sean Alvarez. Kerr returned for the … See more

Kerr is an avid powerlifter, reportedly able to bench press 425 lb (192.5 kg) and squat 550 lb (250 kg).
As of 2010, Kerr … See more

• Mark Kerr at UFC
• The Smashing Machine (2002) at IMDb
• Professional MMA record for Mark Kerr from Sherdog See more