FORMER mixed martial artist Mark Kerr built a strong reputation within the sport, landing him the no-nonsense nickname The Smashing Machine.

At the height of his career, he met his now ex-wife Dawn Staples, who features in the eponymous Hollywood blockbuster about Mark's life — here's everything you need to know about her.

Who is Mark Kerr?

Mark Kerr is a former mixed martial artist born on December 21, 1968, in Toledo, Ohio .

Kerr had a brief wrestling career before focusing on MMA which began in 1997.

The Ohio native made his MMA debut at the World Vale Tudo Championship against UFC's Paul Varelans.

Over the span of his career, Kerr became a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion and competed in PRIDE FC.

Kerr received the nickname "The Smashing Machine" due to hi

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