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Mark Kerr

“The Smashing Machine”

MMA · Retired
15-11 (1 NC)RECORD
4KO / TKO WINS
7SUBMISSION WINS
2DECISION WINS

Profile

Full nameNot added yet
NicknameThe Smashing Machine
Date of birth21 Dec 1968
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceToledo, Ohio, United States
Lives inNot added yet
DivisionHeavyweight
TeamTeam Kerr
Height191 cm (6′3″)
ReachNot added yet
StanceNot added yet
Years active1997–2009
StatusRetired
Pro debut19 Jan 1997
Last fightLoss vs Muhammed Lawal, 28 Aug 2009

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Background

American wrestler from Toledo, Ohio, nicknamed 'The Smashing Machine', who won the UFC 14 and UFC 15 heavyweight tournaments and was a top PRIDE heavyweight before injuries and addiction derailed his career. He retired in 2009.

Fight history

27 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocationNotes
LossMuhammed LawalTKO (punches)10:25M-1 Global: Breakthrough28 Aug 2009Kansas City, Kansas, United States
LossJeff MonsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:17Vengeance FC27 Sep 2008Concord, North Carolina, United States
LossRalph KellyTKO (punches)14:11Xp3: The Proving Ground26 Jul 2008Houston, Texas, United States
LossTracy WillisSubmission (guillotine choke)10:45C-3 Fights: Contenders7 Jun 2008Concho, Oklahoma, United States
LossOleg TaktarovSubmission (kneebar)11:55YAMMA Pit Fighting11 Apr 2008Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
WinChuck HuusSubmission (keylock)12:41CCCF: Battle on the Border29 Mar 2008Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
WinSteve GavinSubmission (armlock)11:39WCO: Kerr vs. Gavin7 Nov 2007Hollywood, California, United States
LossMostapha al-TurkTKO (submission to punches)12:29Cage Rage 2010 Feb 2007London, England
LossMike WhiteheadTKO (punches)12:40IFL: World Championship Semifinals2 Nov 2006Portland, Oregon, United States
LossYoshihisa YamamotoKO (slam)10:40PRIDE 271 Feb 2004Osaka, Japan
LossHeath HerringTKO (knees)24:56PRIDE 1529 Jul 2001Saitama, Japan
LossIgor VovchanchynDecision (unanimous)35:00PRIDE 12: Cold Fury23 Dec 2000Saitama, Japan
WinIgor BorisovSubmission (can opener)12:06PRIDE 10: Return of the Warriors27 Aug 2000Tokorozawa, Japan
LossKazuyuki FujitaDecision (unanimous)115:00PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 Finals1 May 2000Tokyo, JapanGrand Prix quarterfinal
WinEnson InoueDecision (majority)115:00PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round30 Jan 2000Tokyo, JapanGrand Prix opening round
No contestIgor VovchanchynNC (illegal knees)24:36PRIDE 712 Sep 1999Yokohama, JapanOriginally a TKO loss; overturned for illegal knees
WinNobuhiko TakadaSubmission (kimura)13:04PRIDE 64 Jul 1999Yokohama, Japan
WinHugo DuarteTKO (retirement)32:32PRIDE 411 Oct 1998Tokyo, Japan
WinPedro OtavioTechnical Submission (kimura)12:13PRIDE 324 Jun 1998Tokyo, Japan
WinBranko CikatićDQ (rope grabbing)12:14PRIDE 215 Mar 1998Yokohama, Japan
WinDwayne CasonSubmission (rear-naked choke)10:53UFC 1517 Oct 1997Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, United StatesWon the UFC 15 Heavyweight Tournament
WinGreg StottKO (knee)10:17UFC 1517 Oct 1997Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, United StatesUFC 15 tournament semifinal
WinDan BobishSubmission (chin to the eye)11:38UFC 1427 Jul 1997Birmingham, Alabama, United StatesWon the UFC 14 Heavyweight Tournament
WinMoti HorensteinTKO (punches)12:22UFC 1427 Jul 1997Birmingham, Alabama, United StatesUFC 14 tournament semifinal
WinFabio GurgelDecision (unanimous)130:00World Vale Tudo Championship 319 Jan 1997São Paulo, BrazilWon the WVC 3 Heavyweight Tournament
WinMestre HulkDQ (crawling out of the ring)12:21World Vale Tudo Championship 319 Jan 1997São Paulo, BrazilWVC 3 tournament semifinal
WinPaul VarelansTKO (knees and punches)12:06World Vale Tudo Championship 319 Jan 1997São Paulo, BrazilWVC 3 tournament quarterfinal