"Dude was a monster" - MMA fans react as Mark Kerr is inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame

Mark Kerr finally has his place among the sport’s immortals. The former heavyweight terror was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, rounding out the class of 2025.

For those who watched the early days of the sport, Kerr was one of the most imposing figures in the UFC. Standing six-foot-three and weighing 255 pounds, the Ohio native combined a world-class wrestling pedigree with ferocious ground-and-pound.

Kerr burst onto the scene with a clean sweep at World Vale Tudo Championship 3 in Brazil. That performance earned him a spot in the UFC, where he went on to win back-to-back heavyweight tournaments at UFC 14 and UFC 15.Mark Kerr finally has his place among the sport’s immortals. The former heavyweight terror was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, rounding out the class of 2025.

For those who watched the early days of the sport, Kerr was one of the most imposing figures in the UFC. Standing six-foot-three and weighing 255 pounds, the Ohio native combined a world-class wrestling pedigree with ferocious ground-and-pound.

Kerr burst onto the scene with a clean sweep at World Vale Tudo Championship 3 in Brazil. That performance earned him a spot in the UFC, where he went on to win back-to-back heavyweight tournaments at UFC 14 and UFC 15.

The UFC announced the induction during the broadcast of UFC 316:

"Welcome to the UFC Hall of Fame, Mark Kerr. The Smashing Machine rounds out the class of 2025!"

Check out the X post below:

Several fans took to X to react to Kerr's induction, writing:

"Dude was a monster."

"Respect to a legend."

"What a fighter and physical specimen 'The Smashing Machine' was."

"Congratulations, Mark. A true legend."

"Congrats to Mark Kerr on his well-deserved induction into the UFC Hall of Fame! What an achievement."

Check out some of the fan reactions below:

Fans react to Mark Kerr getting inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. [Screenshots courtesy: @ufc on X]