Best fights of Steve Berger
Over 14 years as a professional, Steve Berger has compiled a 20-23-2 (16) record, including three title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Steve Berger submits Shonie Carter in their 2nd fight
On October 6, 2000 Steve Berger faced Shonie Carter in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Berger was 27 years old with a record of 8-4-1, and Carter was 28 with a record of 17-4-5. Both Berger and Carter were coming off a win. Berger submitted Shonie Carter via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
2. Steve Berger KOs Fritz Paul
On September 5, 2004 Steve Berger faced Fritz Paul in a middleweight bout. Berger was 31 years old with a record of 15-10-2, and Paul was 0 with a record of 0-0. Berger was on a 2-fight losing streak. Berger stopped Fritz Paul via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Steve Berger KOs Mark Long
On June 9, 2006 Steve Berger faced Mark Long in a middleweight bout. Berger was 33 years old with a record of 16-13-2, and Long was 0 with a record of 0-0. Berger was on a 3-fight losing streak. Berger stopped Mark Long via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Steve Berger submits Nuri Shakur
On September 21, 2002 Steve Berger fought Nuri Shakur for the vacant USMAA welterweight title. Berger was 29 years old with a record of 14-8-2, and Shakur was 0 with a record of 0-0. Berger was coming off a loss. Berger submitted Nuri Shakur via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Steve Berger submits Ryan Scheeper
On October 3, 2009 Steve Berger faced Ryan Scheeper in a middleweight bout. Berger was 36 years old with a record of 18-19-2, and Scheeper was 0 with a record of 0-0. Berger was on a 3-fight losing streak. Berger submitted Ryan Scheeper via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
6. Steve Berger draws with Jutaro Nakao
On November 18, 2000 Steve Berger faced Jutaro Nakao in a lightweight bout. Berger was 27 years old with a record of 10-4-1, and Nakao was 29 with a record of 8-7-1. Berger was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Nakao was on a 2-fight losing streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
7. Steve Berger submits Nick Cardenez
On February 16, 2001 Steve Berger faced Nick Cardenez in a welterweight bout. Berger was 27 years old with a record of 11-5-2, and Cardenez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Berger was coming off a loss. Berger submitted Nick Cardenez via armbar in the 1st round.
8. Steve Berger submits Riley McIlhon
On October 6, 2000 Steve Berger faced Riley McIlhon. Berger was 27 years old with a record of 9-4-1, and McIlhon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Berger was on a 2-fight winning streak. Berger submitted Riley McIlhon via armbar in the 1st round.
9. Steve Berger submits Seichi Ikemoto
On August 26, 2001 Steve Berger faced Seichi Ikemoto in a welterweight bout. Berger was 28 years old with a record of 12-6-2, and Ikemoto was 26 with a record of 4-1-3. Berger was coming off a loss, while Ikemoto was on a 3-fight winning streak. Berger submitted Seichi Ikemoto via triangle armbar in the 3rd round.
10. Steve Berger submits Brian Geraghty
On August 23, 2000 Steve Berger faced Brian Geraghty. Berger was 27 years old with a record of 7-4-1, and Geraghty was 0 with a record of 0-0. Berger was on a 2-fight losing streak. Berger submitted Brian Geraghty via armbar in the 1st round.