Keith Berry (fighter)

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Keith Berry
Born Keith Adam Berry[1]
(1987-10-25) October 25, 1987
Murrieta, California
Other names The K.O. Kid
Residence Murrieta, California
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 14 st)
Division Middleweight (185 lb)
Light Heavyweight (205 lb)
Reach 73.5 in (187 cm)
Fighting out of Murrieta, California
Team Reign MMA
Years active 2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 27
Wins 15
By knockout 9
By submission 4
By decision 1
By disqualification 1
Losses 12
By knockout 8
By submission 2
By decision 2
Notable school(s) Murrieta Valley High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Keith Berry (born October 25, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator's Middleweight division and formerly competed as a Light Heavyweight. He has fought for WEC, Strikeforce, King of the Cage and ShoXC. Berry is the former King of the Cage Middleweight Champion.

Background

Berry is from Murrieta, California, and attended Murrieta Valley High School where he competed in wrestling. Despite having a quiet personality, Berry got into many fights and was eventually placed in juvenile hall. Upon his release, his wrestling coach introduced Berry to boxing.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career: World Extreme Cagefighting and King of the Cage

Berry started his career in 2005 for the California-based promotions King of the Cage and World Extreme Cagefighting. On his two bouts for WEC, he won against Donny Rider and lost against Terry Martin. For KOTC, he won five bouts and the middleweight title, remaining undefeated in the organization until his light heavyweight title fight against Tony Lopez, in which he lost via TKO in the third round.[3]

Gladiator Challenge

Between 2009 and 2010, Berry fought four times for Gladiator Challenge, obtaining four consecutive victories. Despite having lost against Brett Cooper on Lords of the Cage, in 2011 Berry signed with Strikeforce.[4]

Strikeforce

Berry made his debut on June 24, 2011 on Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry against Trevor Smith. He lost via technical submission in the second round.[5]

Berry faced Gian Villante on August 12, 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte. He lost via unanimous decision.[6]

Berry was expected to face Andreas Spång on November 18, 2012 at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers. However, for undisclosed reasons he was forced out of the bout and was replaced by Willie Parks.[7]

Berry faced Adlan Amagov on April 14, 2012 at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman. He lost via TKO in the very first round.[8]

After two victories on Xplode Fight Series, Berry signed with Bellator.[9]

Bellator Fighting Championships

Berry made his debut on March 7, 2013 at Bellator 92 against Richard Rigmaden. He won via submission in the first round.[10]

Berry faced Cortez Coleman on June 19, 2013 at Bellator 96. He won via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).[11]

Berry faced Jeremy Kimball on July 31, 2013 at Bellator 97. He was knocked out in the 2nd round of the bout.[12]

Berry faced Eugene Fadiora on October 25, 2013 at Bellator 105. He lost via TKO in the second round.[13]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • King of the Cage
    • KOTC Middleweight Championship (One time)[14]
    • One successful title defense
  • Xplode Fight Series
    • XFS Middleweight Championship (One time)[15]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 15–12 Eugene Fadiora TKO (punches) Bellator 105 October 25, 2013 2 4:19 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 15–11 Jeremy Kimball KO (punches) Bellator 97 July 31, 2013 2 1:45 Rio Rancho, New Mexico 190 lb Catchweight bout.[16]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–10 Cortez Coleman Decision (split) Bellator 96 June 19, 2013 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma 186.4 lb Catchweight bout; Berry missed weight.[17]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–10 Richard Rigmaden Submission (kimura) Bellator 92 March 7, 2013 1 1:31 Temecula, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–10 Edward Darby TKO (punches) Xplode Fight Series: Vengeance January 19, 2013 1 1:02 Valley Center, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–10 Josh Gibson TKO (punches) Xplode Fight Series: Anarchy September 22, 2012 1 1:05 Valley Center, California Won XFS Middleweight Championship[15]
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 11–10 Adlan Amagov TKO (leg kick and punches) Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman August 18, 2012 1 0:48 San Diego, California
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 11–9 Tyson Jeffries Submission (rear-naked choke) FCOC: Fight Club OC April 14, 2012 1 4:10 Costa Mesa, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–8 Kenny Aires DQ Gladiator Challenge: Season's Beatings 3 December 4, 2011 1 N/A San Jacinto, California
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–8 Gian Villante Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte August 12, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–7 Trevor Smith Technical submission (north-south choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry June 24, 2011 2 3:02 Kent, Washington, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–6 Brett Cooper KO (punches) LOTC: Lords of the Cage November 19, 2010 1 0:10 Temecula, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–5 Brendan Ellison TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Fahrenheit August 20, 2010 1 0:46 San Jacinto, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–5 Sam Salas KO (punch) Gladiator Challenge: Bad Behavior June 27, 2010 1 0:06 San Jacinto, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–5 Brian Campbell Submission (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Vision Quest February 21, 2010 1 0:14 San Jacinto, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–5 Jeff Avants TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Never Quit November 8, 2009 1 0:25 San Jacinto, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–5 Doug Marshall KO (punches) PureCombat 10: Fearless October 17, 2009 1 4:41 Tulare, California
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–4 Tony Lopez TKO (punches) KOTC: Immortal February 27, 2009 3 4:29 San Jacinto, California, United States For King of the Cage Light Heavyweight Championship
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–3 Ray Lizama TKO (punches to the body) ShoXC: Hamman vs. Suganuma 2 August 15, 2008 2 2:15 Friant, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–2 Umar Luv Submission (strikes) KOTC: Final Chapter December 2, 2007 2 4:50 San Jacinto, California, United States Defended King of the Cage Middleweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–2 Sean Loeffler Submission (triangle choke) KOTC: Collision Course August 5, 2007 1 2:05 San Jacinto, California, United States Won King of the Cage Middleweight Championship.[14]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–2 Adrian Perez KO (knee) KOTC: Sinister April 27, 2007 1 0:12 San Jacinto, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 3–2 Kawika Morton Decision (split) CCFC: Judgment Day February 17, 2007 3 5:00 Santa Rosa, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 3–1 Terry Martin TKO (punches) WEC 24 October 12, 2006 1 2:52 Lemoore, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Aiki Cavanaugh KO KOTC: Mangler June 9, 2006 1 0:06 San Jacinto, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Donny Rider TKO (punches) WEC 20 May 5, 2006 1 0:36 Lemoore, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Johnny Vasquez TKO (punches) KOTC 63: Final Conflict December 2, 2005 1 N/A San Jacinto, California, United States

References

  1. ↑ Keith Berry's profile Tapology.com
  2. ↑ Mixed martial arts: local fighter turns it around thanks to MMA by Brian Haas (UTSanDiego.com) on November 18, 2010
  3. ↑ King of the Cage: fight results from King of the Cage - Immortal Kingofthecage.com (February 26, 2009)
  4. ↑ Strikeforce Challengers 16 takes shape with solid four-bout preliminary card by Dann Stupp (MMAjunkie.com) on May 26, 2011
  5. ↑ Strikeforce Challengers 16 results: Fodor edges Terry, Ricehouse plays spoiler by Dann Stupp (MMAjunkie.com) on June 25, 2011
  6. ↑ Strikeforce Challengers 18 results: Duarte decisions Gurgel, Rousey nets verbal tap by John Morgan and Karime Gaytan-Morgan (MMAjunkie.com) on August 13, 2011
  7. ↑ Parks replaces Berry, meets Spang at Friday's Strikeforce Challengers 20 event MMAjunkie.com (November 17, 2011)
  8. ↑ Strikeforce: Rousey Vs Kaufman results – fan reaction by David King (Yahoo.com) on August 19, 2012
  9. ↑ Keith Berry claims Bellator offered him a contract by Joseph Lisnow (Fightline.com) on February 6, 2013
  10. ↑ Bellator 92 results: Khasbulaev vs. Richman, Marshall vs. Cooper set for finals MMAjunkie.com (March 8, 2013)
  11. ↑ Bellator 96 results: play-by-play & updates Sherdog.com (June 19, 2013)
  12. ↑ Bellator 97 results: Michael Chandler and Ben Askren defend belts, King Mo earns title shot by Ken Pishna (MMAweekly.com) on August 1, 2013
  13. ↑ Bellator 105 results: Brooks and Sarnavskiy book tourney-final date Dann Stupp (MMAjunkie.com) on October 25, 2013
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Interview: Keith "KO Kid" Berry talks KOTC title-winning bout MMAfighting.com (August 10, 2007)
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Xplode Fight Series - Anarchy official results Mixedmartialarts.com
  16. ↑ Jeremy Kimball vs. Keith Berry Tapology.com
  17. ↑ Bellator 96 weigh-in results: two fighters miss marks in Oklahoma (updated) MMAjunkie.com (June 18, 2013)
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