Steve Berger


Stephen Richard Berger is a 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.

Background

Berger was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. According to him, he was having serious anxiety that he tried to relieve with getting into fights in his youth. Berger wrestled in high school, and started boxing at the age of 17. After having been boxing for a few years, Berger picked up judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu too.

Personal life

Berger and his wife have a son.

Mixed martial arts record