Steve Berger

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Steve Berger
BornStephen Richard Berger
(1973-05-20) May 20, 1973 (age 51)
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Other namesThe Red Nose Pitbull
Nationality American
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Stance Southpaw
TeamRed Nose MMA
Years active1998–2012
Mixed martial arts record
Total47
Wins20
By knockout2
By submission14
By decision4
Losses23
By knockout8
By submission1
By decision14
Draws2
No contests2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Stephen Richard Berger (born May 20, 1973) [1] is an American retired professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division. Berger is probably best known for fighting in the UFC, most notably participating in the first mixed martial arts fight aired on US cable television against Robbie Lawler at UFC 37.5. [2]

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Background

Berger was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. According to him, he had serious anxiety that he tried to relieve by getting into fights in his youth. Berger wrestled in high school, and started boxing at the age of 17. After having boxing for a few years, Berger picked up judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu as well. [3]

Personal life

Berger and his wife have a son. [3]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
47 matches20 wins23 losses
By knockout28
By submission141
By decision414
Draws2
No contests2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss20–23–2 (2) Scott Cleve Submission (guillotine choke)CC 37 - Cage Championships 37April 7, 201211:02 Washington, Missouri, United States
Loss20–22–2 (2)Chris TickleTKO (punches)PCL - Cage MadnessMarch 26, 201120:56 Glen Carbon, Illinois, United States
Loss20–21–2 (2) Ferrid Kheder TKO (punches)Mixed Fight League 3September 25, 201021:26 Montreal, Quebec, CanadaCatchweight (175 lb) bout.
Win20–20–2 (2)Sal WoodsSubmission (guillotine choke)Premier Combat League 1: Bad IntentionsAugust 21, 201031:13 Glen Carbon, Illinois, United States
Loss19–20–2 (2) Waylon Lowe KO (punches) KOTC: Bad Boys II April 16, 201012:18 Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win19–19–2 (2)Ryan ScheeperSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Take That Promotions: Warriors CollideOctober 3, 200912:10 Glen Carbon, Illinois, United States
Loss18–19–2 (2)Ray SteinbeissDecision (unanimous)Evolution MMAOctober 4, 200835:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss18–18–2 (2)Eddy EllisDecision (unanimous) Strikeforce: At The Dome February 23, 200835:00 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Loss18–17–2 (2)Diego GonzalezDecision (unanimous)Bodog Fight - VancouverAugust 24, 200735:00 British Columbia, Canada
Win18–16–2 (2)Piotr JakaczynskiDecision (split)Bodog Fight - Costa RicaFebruary 16, 200735:00Costa Rica
Loss17–16–2 (2) Jorge Masvidal Decision (unanimous)Bodog Fight - St. PetersburgDecember 15, 200635:00 St. Petersburg, Russia
Loss17–15–2 (2) Jake Shields TKO (punches)FCP: Malice at Cow PalaceSeptember 9, 200621:36Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA.
Loss17–14–2 (2)Victor MorenoTKO (doctor stoppage)Diesel Fighting Championships 1June 30, 200613:00 Texas, United States
Win17–13–2 (2)Mark LongTKO (punches)TFC 4: Memorial MayhemJune 9, 200611:38 Kansas, United States
Loss16–13–2 (2)Nuri ShakurDecision (unanimous)APEX: UndisputedSeptember 3, 200535:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss16–12–2 (2) Heath Sims TKO (cut)SF 9: RespectMarch 26, 200531:23 Oregon, United States
Loss16–11–2 (2) Keith Wisniewski Decision (unanimous)Combat - Do Fighting Challenge 1October 23, 200435:00 Illinois, United States
Win16–10–2 (2)Fritz PaulTKO (submission to punches)APEX: GenesisSeptember 5, 200414:46 Montreal, Quebec, CanadaMiddleweight bout.
Loss15–10–2 (2)Phil JohnsDecisionRSF - Shooto Challenge 2January 2, 200435:00 Illinois, United States
Loss15–9–2 (2) Din Thomas Decision (unanimous)Absolute Fighting Championships 4July 19, 200335:00 Florida, United States
Win15–8–2 (2)Nuri ShakurSubmission (guillotine choke)USMMA 2: Ring of FurySeptember 21, 200214:59 Massachusetts, United StatesWon the vacant USMAA Welterweight Championship.
Loss14–8–2 (2) Robbie Lawler TKO (punches) UFC 37.5 June 22, 200220:27 Nevada, United States
NC14–7–2 (2) Benji Radach No Contest (overturned by state commission) UFC 37 May 10, 200210:27 Louisiana, United StatesRadach was declared the winner by TKO at 0:27 of the first round, but the fight was later ruled a No Contest by the Louisiana State Athletic Commission due to Radach holding the fence.
Win14–7–2 (1) Pete Spratt TKO (cut)UA 1: The GenesisJanuary 27, 200212:14 Indiana, United States
Loss13–7–2 (1) Chris Brennan Decision (unanimous) KOTC 11 - Domination September 29, 200135:00 California, United StatesFor the KOTC Middleweight Championship.
Win13–6–2 (1) Seichi Ikemoto Submission (triangle/armbar) Shooto - To The Top 7 August 26, 200132:09 Osaka, Japan
Loss12–6–2 (1) Tony DeSouza Decision (unanimous) UFC 31 May 4, 200135:00 New Jersey, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Win12–5–2 (1)Nick CardenezSubmission (armbar)TPA - Tom Proctor's AbsoluteFebruary 16, 200111:10United States
Loss11–5–2 (1)Karl SchmidtTKO (cut)Reality Submission Fighting 2January 5, 2001122:38 Belleville, Illinois, United StatesWelterweight bout.
Win11–4–2 (1) Rich Clementi Submission (armbar)Dangerzone - Insane In Ft. WayneNovember 25, 200013:14 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United StatesLightweight debut.
Draw10–4–2 (1) Jutaro Nakao DrawHOOKnSHOOT: FusionNovember 18, 200035:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win10–4–1 (1)Riley McIlhonSubmission (armbar)Reality Submission Fighting 1October 6, 200011:12 Belleville, Illinois, United States
Win9–4–1 (1) Shonie Carter Submission (rear-naked choke)12:41
Win8–4–1 (1)Brian GeraghtySubmission (armbar)Submission Fighting Championships 11August 23, 200012:01 Collinsville, Illinois, United States
Loss7–4–1 (1) Aaron Riley DecisionHOOKnSHOOT: TriumphAugust 19, 200035:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Loss7–3–1 (1) Jason Black Decision (split)Extreme Challenge 32May 21, 2000115:00 Springfield, Illinois, United States
Draw7–2–1 (1)Andy SandersDrawHOOKnSHOOT - Double Fury 2March 18, 2000N/A Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win7–2 (1) Shannon Ritch Submission (guillotine)Submission Fighting Championships 9January 28, 200011:30 Belleville, Illinois, United States
Win6–2 (1)Jason GlabusDecisionIronheart Crown 1 - GenesisNovember 6, 199922:00 Chicago, Illinois, United StatesWon the Ironheart Crown 4-man tournament. [3]
Win5–2 (1) Shonie Carter Decision (split)22:00
Loss4–2 (1)Ben HarrisonDecisionHOOKnSHOOT: BeyondSeptember 10, 1999115:00
Win4–1 (1)James WadeSubmission (triangle choke)Submission Fighting Championships 8August 7, 19991 Belleville, Illinois, United States
Loss3–1 (1) Jeremy Horn Decision (unanimous)Submission Fighting Championships 5January 31, 1999124:00 Belleville, Illinois, United States
NC3–0 (1)Greg JamesNo ContestUCC - Universal Challenge ChampionshipMay 2, 199810:38
Win3–0David BeasonSubmission (front choke)18:58
Win2–0James WadeDecisionSubmission Fighting Championships 2April 28, 1998N/A Collinsville, Illinois, United States
Win1–0Ryan McBrideSubmission (armbar)Submission Fighting Championships 1January 15, 1998N/A Collinsville, Illinois, United States

References

  1. Mixed Martial Arts show results date: June 22, 2002
  2. Hernandez, Sergio (Aug 28, 2011). "History in the Making: Before UFC on Fox, there was UFC 37.5 and Robbie Lawler" . Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 Adam Meredith (June 17, 2019). "#87 - Steve Berger: The Early Days of MMA & Being Apart of History" (Podcast).