Bio/Wiki
| Earned Name | The Smashing Machine |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 3" (190 cm) |
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| Weight | 116 Kg (255 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Thomas V. Kerr |
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| Mother | Mary Kerr |
| Siblings | Brother - Michael Kerr |
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| Children | Son - Bryce Kerr (with Dawn Staples) |
Career
| Debut | Mark Kerr began his professional fighting career in MMA at the World Vale Tudo Championship against UFC's Paul Varelans in 1997. | ||||||||
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| Category | Heavyweight (265 lb) | ||||||||
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| Martial Arts Records |
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| Notable MMA Fights |
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| Retirement | Mark Kerr considered himself retired in 2010 while studying pharmacy and later worked at a Toyota dealership. |
Favourites
| Bike Collection | Harley Davidson |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/markkerrtsm/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| As a child, Mark Kerr dreamed of joining WWF and pretended to be a wrestler. | |
| Began practicing wrestling at Bettendorf High School, where UFC champion Pat Miletich was his senior. | |
| Won numerous accolades during his collegiate wrestling career and became an All-American in 1992. | |
| Initially pursued MMA to support himself financially while transitioning from wrestling. | |
| Had a childhood fascination with wrestling that influenced his career choice. | |
| Inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame in 2022 for his contributions to martial arts. |
