Keith Berry

Keith Berry (born October 25, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's Middleweight division. A professional fighter since 2005, Berry has formerly fought for the WEC, Strikeforce, King of the Cage and Elite XC ShoXC. Berry is the former 2x 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 wrestling in high school and was introduced to boxing. In 2019 Berry entered the crypto scene and it currently one of the biggest NFT Influencers

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 due to his coach throwing in the towel against his request.

Gladiator Challenge Between 2009 and 2010, Berry fought four times for Gladiator Challenge, obtaining four consecutive victories and holding two of the fastest KO in MMA history (5 and 6 seconds). Despite having lost against Brett Cooper at Pechanga Casino’s very first MMA event Lords of Chaos, in 2011 Berry signed with Strikeforce.

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.

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

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.

Berry faced Adlan Amagov on April 14, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman. He lost via TKO in the first round. The ruling was controversial as Amagov seemed to throw a linear kick to the knee of Berry an illegal strike under the Unified Rules of MMA. The kick caused Berry to fall down. Berry then began verbally protesting to the referee Herb Dean, who interpreted this as Berry requesting to stop the fight. Many fighters, including 2 time PRIDE FC Champion Dan Henderson posted on social media saying this was Herb Deans “worst stoppage ever”.

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

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

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

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

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

Berry then faced Dave Vitkay on April 11, 2014, at Bellator 116. Berry lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Berry was released from the promotion on June 25, 2014.

Despite being released in June 2014, Berry returned to face Joe Pacheco on October 3, 2014, at Bellator 127. He initially won the fight by split decision. However, Berry failed his post-fight drug test (Marijuana metabolites) and the California commission changed the result to a No Contest.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts King of the Cage KOTC Middleweight Championship (One time) One successful title defense Xplode Fight Series XFS Middleweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Jayce Bowman TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Holiday Beatings

San Jacinto, California, United States Win

Justin Baesman TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Berry vs. Baesman

San Jacinto, California, United States Loss

Joe Schilling Decision (unanimous) Bellator 219

Temecula, California, United States Loss

Joseph Henle Submission (rear-naked choke) Golden Boy MMA: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3

Inglewood, California, United States Draw

Kevin Casey Draw (majority) Bellator 170

Inglewood, California, United States NC

Joe Pacheco No Contest Bellator 127

Temecula, California, United States Originally a split decision win for Berry; overturned after failing a drug test. Loss

Dave Vitkay Decision (unanimous) Bellator 116

Temecula, California, United States Loss

Eugene Fadiora TKO (punches) Bellator 105

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States Loss

Jeremy Kimball KO (punches) Bellator 97

Rio Rancho, New Mexico Catchweight (190 lbs) bout. Win

Cortez Coleman Decision (split) Bellator 96

Thackerville, Oklahoma Catchweight (186.4 lbs) bout; Berry missed weight. Win

Richard Rigmaden Submission (kimura) Bellator 92

Temecula, California Win

Edward Darby TKO (punches) Xplode Fight Series: Vengeance

Valley Center, California Win

Josh Gibson TKO (punches) Xplode Fight Series: Anarchy

Valley Center, California Won the XFS Middleweight Championship. Loss

Adlan Amagov TKO (leg kick and punches) Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman

San Diego, California Loss

Tyson Jeffries Submission (rear-naked choke) FCOC: Fight Club OC

Costa Mesa, California Win

Kenny Aires DQ Gladiator Challenge: Season's Beatings 3

San Jacinto, California Loss

Gian Villante Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Light Heavyweight bout. Loss

Trevor Smith Technical submission (north-south choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry

Kent, Washington, United States Light Heavyweight bout. Loss

Brett Cooper KO (punches) LOTC: Lords of the Cage

Temecula, California, United States Win

Brendan Ellison TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Fahrenheit

San Jacinto, California Win

Sam Salas KO (punch) Gladiator Challenge: Bad Behavior

San Jacinto, California Win

Brian Campbell TKO (submission to punches) Gladiator Challenge: Vision Quest

San Jacinto, California, United States Win

Jeff Avants TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Never Quit

San Jacinto, California, United States Loss

Doug Marshall KO (punches) PureCombat 10: Fearless

Tulare, California Loss

Tony Lopez TKO (punches) KOTC: Immortal

San Jacinto, California, United States For the KOTC Light Heavyweight Championship. Loss

Ray Lizama TKO (punches to the body) ShoXC: Hamman vs. Suganuma 2

Friant, California, United States Win

Umar Luv TKO (submission to strikes) KOTC: Final Chapter

San Jacinto, California, United States Defended the KOTC Middleweight Championship. Win

Sean Loeffler Submission (triangle choke) KOTC: Collision Course

San Jacinto, California, United States Return to Middleweight. Won the vacant KOTC Middleweight Championship. Win

Adrian Perez KO (knee) KOTC: Sinister

San Jacinto, California, United States Loss

Kawika Morton Decision (split) CCFC: Judgment Day

Santa Rosa, California, United States Loss

Terry Martin TKO (punches) WEC 24: Full Force

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Aiki Cavanaugh KO (punch) KOTC: Mangler

San Jacinto, California, United States Light Heavyweight debut. Win

Donny Rider TKO (punches) WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Johnny Vasquez TKO (punches) KOTC 63: Final Conflict

San Jacinto, California, United States