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Steve Berger

"The Red Nosed Pitbull"
21-23-2United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Scott Cleve · Submission · Apr 7, 2012

21-23-2 · 16 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Eddy EllisUD · R3 5:00
StrikeforceStrikeforce: Strikeforce at the Dome·February 22, 2008

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CAREER SUMMARY

Steve Berger holds a professional MMA record of 21-23-2. Berger has won 21 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 23 career losses, 8 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Berger lands 0.62 significant strikes per minute with 23% accuracy and averages 0.72 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: February 22, 2008. Tracked organizations: STRIKEFORCE, UFC.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
May 20, 1973
Age
53
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Scott Cleve
    Cage Championships MMA· Apr 7, 2012· 21-23-2 vs 8-2
    SUB
  2. LOSS
    vs Chris Tickle
    Illinois Regional· Mar 25, 2011· 21-22-2 vs 6-4
    TKO
  3. LOSS
    vs Ferrid Kheder
    MFL 3· Sep 25, 2010· Catchweight· 21-21-2 vs 21-5
    TKO
    R2 · 1:26
  4. WIN
    vs Sal Woods
    Illinois Regional· Aug 21, 2010· 21-20-2 vs 4-11
    SUB
  5. LOSS
    vs Waylon Lowe
    KOTC: Bad Boys 2· Apr 16, 2010· Welterweight· 20-20-2 vs 8-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:18
  6. WIN
    vs Ryan Scheeper
    Illinois Regional· Oct 3, 2009· 20-19-2 vs 4-20
    SUB
  7. LOSS
    vs Ray Steinbeiss
    Arizona Regional· Oct 4, 2008· 19-19-2 vs 11-5
    DEC
  8. LOSS
    vs Eddy Ellis
    Strikeforce: Strikeforce at the Dome· Feb 22, 2008· Welterweight· 19-18-2 vs 11-10-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. LOSS
    vs Diego Gonzalez
    Bodog Fight· Aug 24, 2007· 19-17-2 vs 9-3
    DEC
  10. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Bodog Fight· Feb 16, 2007· 19-16-2
    DEC
  11. LOSS
    vs Jorge Masvidal
    Bodog Fight· Dec 15, 2006· Welterweight· 18-16-2 vs 10-2
    UD
  12. LOSS
    vs Jake Shields
    California Regional· Sep 9, 2006· 18-15-2 vs 16-4-1
    TKO
  13. LOSS
    vs Victor Moreno
    Texas Regional· Jun 30, 2006· 18-14-2 vs 15-5
    TKO
  14. WIN
    vs Mark Long
    Titan FC· Jun 9, 2006· 18-13-2 vs 23-25-1
    TKO
  15. LOSS
    vs Nuri Shakir
    Quebec Regional· Sep 3, 2005· 17-13-2 vs 7-10
    DEC
  16. LOSS
    vs Heath Sims
    SportFight 9· Mar 26, 2005· Welterweight· 17-12-2 vs 5-3-2
    TKO
    R3 · 1:23
  17. LOSS
    vs Keith Wisniewski
    Combat-Do Fighting Challenge· Oct 23, 2004· 17-11-2 vs 18-6-1
    DEC
  18. WIN
    vs Fritz Paul
    APEX CF 1: Genesis· Sep 5, 2004· Middleweight· 17-10-2 vs 5-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:46
  19. LOSS
    vs Phil Johns
    Reality Submission Fighting 5· Jan 2, 2004· Welterweight· 16-10-2 vs 28-11
    UD
  20. LOSS
    vs Din Thomas
    Absolute Fighting Championship· Jul 19, 2003· 16-9-2 vs 17-3
    DEC
  21. WIN
    vs Nuri Shakir
    USMMA: Ring Of Fury 2· Sep 21, 2002· Welterweight· 16-8-2 vs 2-4
    SUB
    R1 · 4:59
  22. LOSS
    vs Robbie Lawler
    UFC 37.5: As Real As It Gets®· Jun 22, 2002· Welterweight· 15-8-2 vs 6-0
    TKO
    R2 · 0:27
  23. NC
    vs Benji Radach
    UFC 37: High Impact· May 10, 2002· Welterweight· 15-7-2 vs 5-0
    Overturned
    R1 · 0:27
  24. WIN
    vs Pete Spratt
    Indiana Regional· Jan 27, 2002· 15-7-2 vs 10-5
    TKO
  25. LOSS
    vs Chris Brennan
    KOTC: Domination· Sep 29, 2001· Middleweight· 14-7-2 vs 11-4-1
    UD
  26. WIN
    vs Seichi Ikemoto
    Shooto: To The Top 7· Aug 26, 2001· Welterweight· 14-6-2 vs 4-2-3
    SUB
    R3 · 2:09
  27. LOSS
    vs Tony DeSouza
    UFC 31: Locked & Loaded· May 4, 2001· Welterweight· 13-6-2 vs 3-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  28. WIN
    vs Nick Cardenez
    United States Regional· Feb 16, 2001· 13-5-2 vs 0-1
    SUB
  29. LOSS
    vs Karl Schmidt
    Illinois Regional· Jan 5, 2001· 12-5-2 vs 5-2
    TKO
  30. WIN
    vs Rich Clementi
    Danger Zone 8· Nov 25, 2000· Lightweight· 12-4-2 vs 3-5
    SUB
    R1 · 3:14
  31. DRAW
    vs Jutaro Nakao
    HOOKnSHOOT: Fusion· Nov 18, 2000· Welterweight· 11-4-2 vs 8-7-2
    DEC
  32. WIN
    vs Riley McIlhon
    Illinois Regional· Oct 6, 2000· 10-4-1 vs 6-6
    SUB
  33. WIN
    vs Shonie Carter
    Illinois Regional· Oct 6, 2000· 10-4-1 vs 16-5-5
    SUB
  34. WIN
    vs Brian Geraghty
    Illinois Regional· Aug 23, 2000· 9-4-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
  35. LOSS
    vs Aaron Riley
    HOOKnSHOOT· Aug 19, 2000· 8-4-1 vs 15-3-1
    DEC
  36. LOSS
    vs Jason Black
    Extreme Challenge 32· May 21, 2000· Welterweight· 8-3-1 vs 1-0
    SD
  37. DRAW
    vs Andy Sanders
    HOOKnSHOOT· Mar 18, 2000· 8-2-1 vs 6-3-3
    DRAW
  38. WIN
    vs Shannon Ritch
    Illinois Regional· Jan 28, 2000· 8-2 vs 11-13
    SUB
  39. WIN
    vs Shonie Carter
    Ironheart Crown· Nov 6, 1999· 6-2 vs 11-3-3
    DEC
  40. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Ironheart Crown· Nov 6, 1999· 6-2
    DEC
  41. LOSS
    vs Unknown opponent
    HOOKnSHOOT· Sep 10, 1999· 5-2
    DEC
  42. WIN
    vs James Wade
    Illinois Regional· Aug 7, 1999· 5-1 vs 2-4
    SUB
  43. LOSS
    vs Jeremy Horn
    Illinois Regional· Jan 31, 1999· 4-1 vs 22-4-4
    DEC
  44. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    United States Regional· May 2, 1998· 3-0
    SUB
  45. WIN
    vs Greg James
    United States Regional· May 2, 1998· 3-0 vs 1-1
    -
  46. WIN
    vs James Wade
    Illinois Regional· Apr 28, 1998· 2-0 vs 0-1
    DEC
  47. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Illinois Regional· Jan 15, 1998· 1-0
    SUB

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 21-23-2 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed0.62per min
23% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.16per min
41% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.72per 15 min
33% success
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts2.2per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 0-2-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed0.62per min
23% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.16per min
41% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.72per 15 min
33% success
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts2.2per 15 min
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Current
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Peak
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Frequently asked questions

When does Steve Berger fight next?

Steve Berger has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Steve Berger's record?

Steve Berger's professional MMA record is 21-23-2.

Who is Steve Berger fighting next?

Steve Berger's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Steve Berger fight last?

Steve Berger most recently fought Eddy Ellis at Strikeforce: Strikeforce at the Dome on Friday, February 22, 2008, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Steve Berger fight in?

Steve Berger fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Steve Berger have?

Steve Berger has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 14 wins by submission.

How tall is Steve Berger?

Steve Berger is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Steve Berger weigh?

Steve Berger weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

How old is Steve Berger?

Steve Berger is 53 years old (born May 20, 1973).

Where is Steve Berger from?

Steve Berger is from the United States.

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