| 1. As a child, Mark Kerr dreamed of joining WWF and pretended to be a wrestler. |
| 2. Began practicing wrestling at Bettendorf High School, where UFC champion Pat Miletich was his senior. |
| 3. Won numerous accolades during his collegiate wrestling career and became an All-American in 1992. |
| 4. Initially pursued MMA to support himself financially while transitioning from wrestling. |
| 5. Had a childhood fascination with wrestling that influenced his career choice. |
| 6. Inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame in 2022 for his contributions to martial arts. |
| 7. Trained at the Foxcatcher ranch in Pennsylvania with Olympic rival Kurt Angle in 1996. |
| 8. Lost out on an Olympic team spot to Kurt Angle, who won gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. |
| 9. Struggled with pain medication addiction during his fighting career, using it to maximize longevity and income. |
| 10. Known for his striking and grappling abilities, with former trainer Bas Rutten noting his massive forearms. |
| 11. Earned $20,000 for his Vale Tudo fight in Brazil that cemented his Smashing Machine status. |
| 12. One of the few triple crown champions in ADCC history, having won divisional title, absolute, and superfight championship. |
| 13. Two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion. |
| 14. World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner. |
