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Steve Berger

"The Red Nose Pitbull"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 53Berger MMA
20
Wins
23
Losses
2
Draws · 1 NC
80%
Finish Rate
2
KO / TKO
14
Submissions
1998
Pro Debut

Biography

Stephen Richard Berger 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.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy28%
Takedown accuracy40%

1

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.26

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.84

/ 15 min

Takedowns

1.67

avg

Submissions

0

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut May. 4, 2001Born United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO2
Decision0
Submission14

Finish Rate

80%
16 of 20
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
W
L
L
L
W
L
W
L
L
L

Mixed Martial Arts47 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesScott CleveH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1CC 37 - Cage Championships 37Apr 7, 2012
LossUnited StatesChris TickleH2HTKO (punches)R2PCL - Cage MadnessMar 26, 2011
LossFranceFerrid KhederH2HTKO (punches)R2Mixed Fight League 3Sep 25, 2010
WinSal WoodsSubmission (guillotine choke)R3Premier Combat League 1: Bad IntentionsAug 21, 2010
LossUnited StatesWaylon LoweH2HKO (punches)R1KOTC: Bad Boys IIApr 16, 2010
WinUnited StatesRyan ScheeperH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Take That Promotions: Warriors CollideOct 3, 2009
LossUnited StatesRay SteinbeissH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Evolution MMAOct 4, 2008
LossUnited StatesEddy EllisH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: At The DomeFeb 23, 2008
LossSwedenDiego GonzalezH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bodog Fight - VancouverAug 24, 2007
WinSwedenPiotr JakaczynskiH2HDecision (split)R3Bodog Fight - Costa RicaFeb 16, 2007
LossUnited StatesJorge MasvidalH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bodog Fight - St. PetersburgDec 15, 2006
LossUnited StatesJake ShieldsH2HTKO (punches)R2FCP: Malice at Cow PalaceSep 9, 2006
LossUnited StatesVictor MorenoH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1Diesel Fighting Championships 1Jun 30, 2006
WinUnited StatesMark LongH2HTKO (punches)R1TFC 4: Memorial MayhemJun 9, 2006
LossNuri ShakurDecision (unanimous)R3APEX: UndisputedSep 3, 2005
LossUnited StatesHeath SimsH2HTKO (cut)R3SF 9: RespectMar 26, 2005
LossUnited StatesKeith WisniewskiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Combat - Do Fighting Challenge 1Oct 23, 2004
WinCanadaFritz PaulH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1APEX: GenesisSep 5, 2004
LossUnited StatesPhil JohnsH2HDecisionR3RSF - Shooto Challenge 2Jan 2, 2004
LossUnited StatesDin ThomasH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Absolute Fighting Championships 4Jul 19, 2003
WinNuri ShakurSubmission (guillotine choke)R1USMMA 2: Ring of FurySep 21, 2002
LossUnited StatesRobbie LawlerH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC 37.5Jun 22, 2002
NCUnited StatesBenji RadachH2HNo Contest (overturned by state commission)R1UFC 37May 10, 2002
WinUnited StatesPete SprattH2HTKO (cut)R1UA 1: The GenesisJan 27, 2002
LossUnited StatesChris BrennanH2HDecision (unanimous)R3KOTC 11 - DominationSep 29, 2001
WinJapanSeichi IkemotoH2HSubmission (triangle/armbar)R3Shooto - To The Top 7Aug 26, 2001
LossPeruTony DeSouzaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 31May 4, 2001
WinNick CardenezH2HSubmission (armbar)R1TPA - Tom Proctor's AbsoluteFeb 16, 2001
LossUnited StatesKarl SchmidtH2HTKO (cut)R1Reality Submission Fighting 2Jan 5, 2001
WinUnited StatesRich ClementiH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Dangerzone - Insane In Ft. WayneNov 25, 2000
DrawJapanJutaro NakaoH2HDrawR3HOOKnSHOOT: FusionNov 18, 2000
WinRiley McIlhonH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Reality Submission Fighting 1Oct 6, 2000
WinUnited StatesBrian GeraghtyH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Submission Fighting Championships 11Aug 23, 2000
LossUnited StatesAaron RileyH2HDecisionR3HOOKnSHOOT: TriumphAug 19, 2000
LossUnited StatesJason BlackH2HDecision (split)R1Extreme Challenge 32May 21, 2000
DrawAndy SandersH2HDrawN/AHOOKnSHOOT - Double Fury 2Mar 18, 2000
WinUnited StatesShannon RitchH2HSubmission (guillotine)R1Submission Fighting Championships 9Jan 28, 2000
WinUSAJason GlabusH2HDecisionR2Ironheart Crown 1 - GenesisNov 6, 1999
LossEnglandBen HarrisonH2HDecisionR1HOOKnSHOOT: BeyondSep 10, 1999
WinUnited StatesJames WadeH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1Submission Fighting Championships 8Aug 7, 1999
LossUnited StatesJeremy HornH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Submission Fighting Championships 5Jan 31, 1999
NCGreg JamesH2HNo ContestR1UCC - Universal Challenge ChampionshipMay 2, 1998
WinUnited StatesJames WadeH2HDecisionN/ASubmission Fighting Championships 2Apr 28, 1998
WinRyan McBrideH2HSubmission (armbar)N/ASubmission Fighting Championships 1Jan 15, 1998
WinUnited StatesShonie CarterH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)—1—
WinUnited StatesShonie CarterH2HDecision (split)—2—
WinDavid BeasonH2HSubmission (front choke)—1—

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.