Mark Kerr: podcast appearances and interviews

Mark Kerr, born on December 21, 1968, is an American former wrestler and mixed martial artist known for his success in various combat sports. He was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion and a winner of the World Vale Tudo Championship tournament. Kerr competed in PRIDE FC and achieved significant recognition in collegiate wrestling as an NCAA Division I champion. In freestyle wrestling, he earned medals at the World Cup, including gold and silver, and won a silver medal at the Pan American Games. Kerr also distinguished himself in submission wrestling by becoming a four-time ADCC World Champion, securing titles in his weight class twice, as well as in the absolute division and the Superfight Championship. His career has been documented in the 2002 HBO film The Smashing Machine, which explored his fights in Vale Tudo, the UFC, and PRIDE, as well as his struggles with substance abuse and personal relationships. The story of Kerr's life and career was further adapted into a feature film released in 2025, with Dwayne Johnson portraying him.