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Steve Berger

Training Style

"Boxing and jiu-jitsu. Sometimes I get to train twice a day, sometimes three and because of it I always get a good night’s sleep! I train 5 days a week."

UFC History

UFC 31
Berger loss to DeSouza by unanimous decision in 15:00

UFC 37: High Impact, June 13, 2002
The Louisiana State Boxing and Wrestling Commission voted 7-0 ruling the UFC 37 welterweight bout between Benji Radach and Steve Berger to be a no-contest. The bout took place in Bossier City, Louisiana on May 10. Radach was originally declared the winner of the bout by referee stoppage due to strikes. The Berger camp filed an official protest with the commission after the fight citing that Radach used illegal techniques to win the fight.

UFC37.5 Bellagio, Lune 22nd, Las Vegas, NV.
Robbie Lawler def Steve Berger (rd 2 TKO)

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"My father was a boxer, he started me out by showing me simple boxing techniques. I was captivated at what a difference a little technique could make in the power of a punch. I've been hooked ever since." "I did a little wrestling in high school, continued to box, took some judo, and finally came across Rodrigo Vaghi’s school. I've been training with him for 4 1/2 years now. I am currently a blue belt."

"I am the Ironheart Crown Champion and the SFC Middleweight Champion." "My favorite hobby is relaxing, when I get the chance, I work on perfecting it!" "I admire my mother and father. They both have overcome much adversity in their life." "Fighting in the UFC is an incredible opportunity. Part of my dream has come true just by being invited to fight. The other part involves wearing the belt!"