Mark Kerr – Movie Trailer

Explore the remarkable journey of Mark Kerr, “The Smashing Machine”, from collegiate wrestling to global MMA acclaim on his official website.

UFC Hall of Fame Inductee – 2025

The UFC announced that Mark Kerr, winner of the heavyweight tournaments at UFC 14 and UFC 15, was honored as an inductee to the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

His official induction took place during the 13th Annual UFC International Fight Week, with the ceremony on Thursday, June 26, at T-Mobile Arena.

“Mark Kerr was a high-level wrestler who also fought for PRIDE and was one of the early pioneers of the sport,” said UFC President and CEO Dana White.

Mark Kerr
“The Smashing Machine”

“The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr” is a documentary that provides a candid and often raw portrayal of Mark Kerr’s life, both inside and outside the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). Directed by John Hyams and released in 2002, the film explores Kerr’s journey through the highs of victory and the lows of personal struggles.

Dwayne Johnson to Play MMA Fighter Mark Kerr

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What The Critics Say

This documentary will change your perspective on MMA…

The Best Of His Generation

Remembering “The Smashing Machine”

“It’s probably not an exaggeration to say that there may be no more important or influential work of MMA-related filmmaking than John Hyams’ 2002 documentary “The Smashing Machine.” Before “The Ultimate Fighter” was even a glimmer in Dana White’s eye, Hyams’ intimate portrait of the rise and fall of Mark Kerr introduced a whole generation of viewers to the brutal realities of life in an unforgiving sport.”

The AthleticBen Fowlkes, The Athletic

The Smashing Machine

“…documentary had a near devastating effect on me as an MMA fan. Even though I’d generally rooted for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters over wrestlers (back when that kind of thing seemed to matter), I had been in awe of Mark Kerr and really expected him to be a dominant force in MMA for years to come.”

Bloody ElbowJake Rossen, The Bloody Elbow

The Real Deal…

“I was surprised with how much I enjoyed The Smashing Machine. The documentary was expertly shot and edited, the footage raw and brutal (even before you factor in the actual fight scenes), and the subject matter realistically and compellingly presented.”

DVD TalkMatthew Millheiser, DVD Talk