Birmingham, Alabama -27 July: (RL) Mark Kerr fights with Moti Horenstein during the UFC 14 Inside Boutwell Auditorium event on July 27, 1997 at Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Zuff LLC via Getty Images)

Las Vegas -FRC officially announced that the two -time winner of the heavyweight tournament Mark Kerr will be introduced to 2025 UFC Hall of Fame as part Pioneer Era Wing. Honor will be awarded during 13. Annual International Fight Week UFCWith Hall of Fame induction ceremony set Thursday, June 26On T-Mobile Arena In Las Vegas. The event will be broadcast live UFC Fight Pass®.

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

Kerr stays 21. Inducam in Pioneer Era Wing, who recognizes athletes who started their professional career before adopting the united MMA rules on November 17, 2000And they are either over 35 years Or retirement for at least a year.

Career of the first and fierce finishes

Over 12-year careerKerr accumulated a record 15-11, 1 NC With ten wins under UFC and Pride banners. Defeated celebrated opponents such as And BobishIN Branko CikaticicAND Enson IEUE In various best promotions.

MMA Kerr’s journey began January 19, 1997On World Vale Tudo Championship 3Where he won three finishing of the first round, winning the title of the tournament. Six months later he debuted in the UFC in UFC 14: Showdowneasily winning in both tournament fights.

Kerr came back UFC 15: collision coursewhere he defeated Greg Stott AND Dwayne Cason In the total 70 seconds, making him one of only five fighters in history to win many UFC tournaments – a group covering legends Royce Gracie, Mark Coleman, Dan Severn, AND Don Frye.

Domination in pride and “The Smashing Machine”

After leaving UFC, Kerr competed Pride Fighting Championships in Japan, where his aggressive style brought him a nickname “Smashing Machine”. He won six of the first eight duels in pride, after which he ended his MMA career in global promotions, retiring 2009.

Beyond the Cage: Documents and Dwayne Johnson

Kerr’s life and career were presented in the HBO documentary critics recognized by critics “Smashing Machine” offering a strict look at the challenges related to the elite MMA competition. This story will soon hit a vast screen with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Presenting Kerr in the recent A24 movie set for release October 3, 2025.

Wrestling Roots and Global Grappling Success

Derived from Toledo, OhioKerr started his wrestling career in high school and he became Ohio Division and Master of State in 1986. Later he competed Syracuse Universityearnings All-America awards and winning 1992 NCAA Division and Championship.

Post College, Kerr stood out on the international arena Freestyle wrestlingcapture Gold and silver medals on World World World World World and Mr. American Gamesand winning USA World Team Trials in 1993 and 1994

In the world of grabbing, Kerr dominated ADCC Supission Fighting Championshipgetting gold in 1999, 2000, AND 2001beating the future UFC masters Josh Barnett AND Ricco Rodriguez. In 2022, he was introduced to the inaugural ADCC HALL OF FAME.

With achievements covering supplies, MMA and struggle – and a recent film about his life –Hall of Fame induction Marek Kerra is more than slow. His heritage as a pioneer, master and fearless player still influences sport to this day.

Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) 143 took place on June 6, 2025 in 4 Bears Casino & Lodge in Novel Town, North Dakota. In the event it contained two title fights and showed a series of convincing duels in various weight classes.

CFFC 143 provided the night of stimulating finishes and presented rising talents in many divisions. Thanks to the outstanding performances and implications, the event caused a significant rush to the career of fighters and the constant narrative of the promotion.

Main event: Flyight Weighing Championship

Bilal Hasan (7-0) he successfully defended his title of Flyight before Jason Eastman (8-5) With the victory of TKO at 1:46 fourth round. Hasan’s constant pace and striking, ended with a decisive finish, strengthening his status of dominant strength in the division.

Cooperation. Fares: Ephemeral Medium Weight Championships

In the event of cooperation, Chris Brown (12-5) captured the momentary medium weight title, defeating Randall “Buddy” Wallace (23-11-1) through a unanimous decision. Browna’s tactical approach and endurance brought him a favor of judges, preparing the ground for a potential unification fight.

Main card results

• Angel Alvarez (9-2) def. JT Schulte (8-4) – TKO (head kick and blows), round 1, 3:30
• Beau Samani (7-2) def. Anthony Castillo Jr. (16-21) -Frite (choke on the back), round 1, 2:50
• Michael Jamiyandorj (3-0) def. JARTAVIS JACKSON (2-2) – Application (Gilotine choke), round 1, 2:58
• GURAM Gochashvili (4-0) def. Christian Echols (7-4) – TKO (blows), round 2, 4:31
• Chris Choo (4-2) def. Frank Rayford (3-2) -Frite (choke on the back), round 2, 2:28
• Micaela Rampage (3-3) def. Alana Cook (4-2) – Application (Armbar), round 3, 1:26
• Geovanny Salazar (2-0) def. Kieran Hernandez (0-2) – Application (Gilotine choke), round 1, 0:39
• Cameron Williamson (4-3) def. Ronnie Roberson (1-1) -Phole (choke on the back), round 2, 1:09

Las Vegas, Nevada – The General Director of LFA, ED SOARES, officially announced the loaded composition of the 13-chamber for LFA 211, which will start in the International Week of UFC on Friday, June 20 at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca, Novel York. A sudden lonely fight for the title of Bantamieight between 10x BJJ World Champion Bia Mesquita and an invincible Canadian distinguished Sierra Dinwoodie, the event will broadcast live around the world on UFC Fight Pass® at 21:00 et / 6 pm Fri

“This card is a return to the era when you could catch local wars and future masters in the same building,” said Soares. “We have 13 professional fights with 11 countries on five continents. From Mesquita vs. Dinwoodie to outstanding stars, such as Phumi Nkuta and Lucas Seibert, this is one of the deepest cards we brought to Novel York.”

This is the ninth LFA event in Empire State and promises to give the tone to the summer MMA schedule, just before UFC 317.

Main event: Bia Mesquita vs. Sierra Dinwoodie – Women’s Bantamweight Title

In the battle for undefeated perspectives, Bia Mesquita (4-0)–Laplastly considered to be the greatest competitor of Jiu-Jitsu of all time- Sierra Dinwoodie (4-0) In the case of the free title of the Bantam world in the weight of women LFA. Mesquita brings a decorated struggle and a ground game, while Dinwoodie appeared as the best Canadian women’s perspective.

Recommended duels

• Showdown Flyweight: Novel York Phumi Mchua (9-0) accepts the former master Cody Davis (10-2) in a key collision of elite flies. Nkuta wants to extend his perfect album, and Davis tries to regain the competition.
• Giovanna Canuto (5-1) returns after the dominant performance in LFA 194 to face Flor Hernandez (4-2)The growing Mexican perspective that wants to join the tide of its distinguished MMA.
• Lucas Seibert (4-0) In Pittsburgh, he debuts in LFA after sending the wrestling master NCAA Lucas Byrda. Meets Brazil Gustavo Kruger (4-0) In the clash of unbeaten Bantam scales.

Full combat card for LFA 211: Mesquita vs. Dinwoodie

Main card (Live on UFC Fight Pass® at 21:00 ET / 18 PM PT)

• Main event Title Bantamweight Women (135 pounds): Bia Mesquita (4-0) vs. Sierra Dinwoodie (4-0)
• Co-Main Cooperation Flyweight Bout (125 pounds): Phumi Nkuta (9-0) vs. Cody Davis (10-2) Cody (10-2)
• Straw women’s weight (115 pounds): Giovanna Canuto (5-1) vs. Hernandez Flor (4-2)
• Lightweight fight (155 pounds): Jacobi Jones (7-3) vs. Shovkhal Churmaev (6-2)
• Lightweight fight (155 pounds): Adam Livingston (5-0) vs. Hugo Oyarzun (8-4)
• Bantamweight Bout (135 pounds): Lucas Seibert (4-0) vs. Gustavo Kruger (4-0)

Foreplay (Live on lfa fight network ™ at 20:00 et / 17 pm pt)

• Internal weight (170 pounds): Farman Hasanov (2-0) vs. Marc-Ara Lewis (3-1)
• Average weight (185 pounds): Jake Woodley (4-1) vs. David Gladfelter (6-3)
• Lightweight fight (155 pounds): Levan Khabaraev (3-0) vs. Cedric catamba (4-1)
• Lightweight fight (205 pounds): Corey Norman (2-0) vs. Quentin Pasley (2-0)
• Lightweight fight (155 pounds): Kevin Carrier (3-1) vs. Dey McIntosh (2-1)
• Wagi pen (145 pounds): Derrick Patterson (2-2) vs. Soufiane kabil (1-0)
• WAKATIVATION whole (165 pounds): Elton Dedaj (0-0) vs. Zaki Mohsin (1-1)

Tickets They are now available by Ticketmaster.com.

Regardless of whether you tune from home or pack a place in Salamanca, LFA 211 promises fireworks, fresh faces and a world showdown noteworthy.