Keith Berry (fighter)
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Keith Berry
| other_names = The K.O. Kid
| image = USMC-090117-M-4049R-001.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| alt =
| caption = Berry sparring with Camp Pendleton boxing team coach in 2009.
| birth_name = Keith Adam Berry[http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/keith-berry-ko-kid Keith Berry's profile] Tapology.com
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|10|25}}
| birth_place = Murrieta, California, United States
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_cause =
| residence = Murrieta, California, United States
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=1}}
| weight = {{convert|184.8|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
| reach_in = 73.5
| style =
| stance = Orthodox
| fighting_out_of = Murrieta, California, United States
| team = Dan Henderson’s Athletic & Fitness Center
| rank =
| years_active = 2005–2019
| mma_kowin = 12
| mma_subwin = 3
| mma_decwin = 1
| mma_dqwin = 1
| mma_koloss = 8
| mma_subloss = 3
| mma_decloss = 4
| mma_dqloss =
| mma_draw = 1
| mma_nc = 1
| school = Murrieta Valley High School
| occupation =
| url =
| sherdog = 14639
| footnotes =
| updated =
}}
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.
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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.[http://www.kingofthecage.com/results_2009_immortal.asp King of the Cage: fight results from King of the Cage - Immortal] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021024551/http://www.kingofthecage.com/results_2009_immortal.asp |date=2013-10-21 }} Kingofthecage.com (February 26, 2009)
=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.[http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2011/05/strikeforce-challengers-16-takes-shape-with-solid-four-bout-preliminary-card Strikeforce Challengers 16 takes shape with solid four-bout preliminary card] by Dann Stupp (MMAjunkie.com) on May 26, 2011
=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.[http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2011/06/strikeforce-challengers-16-results-fodor-edges-terry-ricehouse-plays-spoiler Strikeforce Challengers 16 results: Fodor edges Terry, Ricehouse plays spoiler] by Dann Stupp (MMAjunkie.com) on June 25, 2011
Berry faced Gian Villante on August 12, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte. He lost via unanimous decision.[http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2011/08/strikeforce-challengers-18-results-duarte-decisions-gurgel-rousey-nets-verbal-tap Strikeforce Challengers 18 results: Duarte decisions Gurgel, Rousey nets verbal tap] by John Morgan and Karime Gaytan-Morgan (MMAjunkie.com) on August 13, 2011
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.[http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2011/11/parks-replaces-berry-meet-spang-at-fridays-strikeforce-challengers-20-event Parks replaces Berry, meets Spang at Friday's Strikeforce Challengers 20 event] MMAjunkie.com (November 17, 2011)
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”.{{Cite web |url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/417449/Keith--Berry-critical-of-officiating-vs-Adlan-Amagov-asks-for-rematch/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-01-07 |archive-date=2015-01-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108002152/http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/417449/Keith--Berry-critical-of-officiating-vs-Adlan-Amagov-asks-for-rematch/ |url-status=dead }}[https://sports.yahoo.com/news/strikeforce-rousey-vs-kaufman-results-fan-reaction-041100721--mma.html Strikeforce: Rousey Vs Kaufman results – fan reaction] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104215151/https://sports.yahoo.com/news/strikeforce-rousey-vs-kaufman-results-fan-reaction-041100721--mma.html |date=2013-11-04 }} by David King (Yahoo.com) on August 19, 2012
After two victories on Xplode Fight Series, Berry signed with Bellator.[http://www.fightline.com/fl/news/2013/0206/553169/ Keith Berry claims Bellator offered him a contract] by Joseph Lisnow (Fightline.com) on February 6, 2013
=Bellator=
Berry made his debut on March 7, 2013, at Bellator 92 against Richard Rigmaden. He won via submission in the first round.[http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/bellator-92-live-results Bellator 92 results: Khasbulaev vs. Richman, Marshall vs. Cooper set for finals] MMAjunkie.com (March 8, 2013)
Berry faced Cortez Coleman on June 19, 2013, at Bellator 96. He won via split decision (28-29, 29–28, 29-28).[http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-96-Results-PlaybyPlay-Updates-53247#keith-berry-cortez-coleman Bellator 96 results: play-by-play & updates] Sherdog.com (June 19, 2013)
Berry faced Jeremy Kimball on July 31, 2013, at Bellator 97. He was knocked out in the 2nd round of the bout.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/bellator-97-results-michael-chandler-and-ben-askren-defend-belts-king-mo-earns-title-shot|title=Bellator 97 results: Michael Chandler and Ben Askren defend belts, King Mo earns title shot|author=Ken Pishna|newspaper=Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos |publisher=Mmaweekly.com|date=1 August 2013}}
Berry faced Eugene Fadiora on October 25, 2013, at Bellator 105. He lost via TKO in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/bellator-105-live-results-and-fight-recaps|title= Bellator 105 results: Brooks and Sarnavskiy book tourney-final|author=Dann Stupp|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=25 October 2013}}
Berry then faced Dave Vitkay on April 11, 2014, at Bellator 116. Berry lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-116-Results-PlaybyPlay-Updates-66339|title=Bellator 116 results: play-by-play & updates|publisher=Sherdog|date=11 April 2014}}
Berry was released from the promotion on June 25, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/ExTitle-Challengers-Eric-Prindle-Anthony-Leone-Among-19-Fighters-Released-by-Bellator-69663|title=Ex-title challengers Eric Prindle, Anthony Leone, among 19 fighters released by Bellator|publisher=Sherdog|date=June 25, 2014}}
Despite being released in June 2014, Berry returned to face Joe Pacheco on October 3, 2014, at Bellator 127.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2014/9/15/6153795/bellator-127-full-fight-card-finalized-oct-3-spike-tv-mma|title=Bellator 127 full fight card finalized for Pechanga Resort & Casino on Oct. 3 on Spike TV|newspaper=Mmamania.com |publisher=MMA Mania|date=15 September 2014}} 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.{{cite web|title=4 Fighters Fail Post-Fight Drug Screenings Following Bellator 127 in California|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/4-Fighters-Fail-PostFight-Drug-Screenings-Following-Bellator-127-in-California-76521|access-date=2021-05-25|website=Sherdog}}
Championships and accomplishments
=[[Mixed martial arts]]=
- King of the Cage
- KOTC Middleweight Championship (One time)[http://www.mmafighting.com/2007/08/10/interview-keith-ko-kid-berry-talks-kotc-titlewinning-bout Interview: Keith "KO Kid" Berry talks KOTC title-winning bout] MMA Fighting (August 10, 2007)
- One successful title defense
- Xplode Fight Series
- XFS Middleweight Championship (One time)[http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=e30fa7eb-744b-4e6a-ab39-da05c2a28907#fight_222160 Xplode Fight Series - Anarchy official results] Mixedmartialarts.com
Mixed martial arts record
{{MMArecordbox
| draws= 1
| nc= 1
| ko-wins= 12
| ko-losses= 8
| sub-wins= 3
| sub-losses= 3
| dec-wins= 1
| dec-losses= 4
| dq-wins= 1
| dq-losses=
| other-wins=
| other-losses=
}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| {{nowrap|17–15–1 (1)}}
| Jayce Bowman
| TKO (punches)
| Gladiator Challenge: Holiday Beatings
| {{dts|2019|December|04}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:50
| San Jacinto, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 16–15–1 (1)
| TKO (punches)
| Gladiator Challenge: Berry vs. Baesman
| {{dts|2019|June|01}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:31
| San Jacinto, California, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–15–1 (1)
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2019|March|29}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Temecula, California, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–14–1 (1)
| Joseph Henle
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Golden Boy MMA: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3
| {{dts|2018|November|24}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:12
| Inglewood, California, United States
|
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 15–13–1 (1)
| Draw (majority)
| {{dts|2017|January|21}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Inglewood, California, United States
|
|-
| {{nocontest}}NC
| align=center| 15–13 (1)
| No Contest
| {{dts|2014|October|3}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Temecula, California, United States
| Originally a split decision win for Berry; overturned after failing a drug test.
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–13
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2014|April|11}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Temecula, California, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–12
| Eugene Fadiora
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2013|October|25}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 4:19
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–11
| KO (punches)
| {{dts|2013|July|31}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:45
| Catchweight (190 lbs) bout.[http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/bellator-97-jeremy-kimball-vs-keith-ko-kid-berry Jeremy Kimball vs. Keith Berry] Tapology.com
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 15–10
| Cortez Coleman
| Decision (split)
| {{dts|2013|June|19}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Catchweight (186.4 lbs) bout; Berry missed weight.[http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/06/bellator-96-weigh-in-results-five-fighters-miss-their-marks-in-oklahoma Bellator 96 weigh-in results: two fighters miss marks in Oklahoma (updated)] MMAjunkie.com (June 18, 2013)
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–10
| Richard Rigmaden
| Submission (kimura)
| {{dts|2013|March|7}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:31
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–10
| Edward Darby
| TKO (punches)
| Xplode Fight Series: Vengeance
| {{dts|2013|January|19}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:02
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–10
| Josh Gibson
| TKO (punches)
| Xplode Fight Series: Anarchy
| {{dts|2012|September|22}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:05
| Won the XFS Middleweight Championship.
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 11–10
| TKO (leg kick and punches)
| Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman
| {{dts|2012|August|18}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:48
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 11–9
| Tyson Jeffries
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| FCOC: Fight Club OC
| {{dts|2012|April|14}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:10
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–8
| Kenny Aires
| DQ
| Gladiator Challenge: Season's Beatings 3
| {{dts|2011|December|4}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 10–8
| Decision (unanimous)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte
| {{dts|2011|August|12}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|Light Heavyweight bout.
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 10–7
| Technical submission (north-south choke)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry
| {{dts|2011|June|24}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:02
| Kent, Washington, United States
|Light Heavyweight bout.
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 10–6
| KO (punches)
| LOTC: Lords of the Cage
| {{dts|2010|November|19}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:10
| Temecula, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–5
| Brendan Ellison
| TKO (punches)
| Gladiator Challenge: Fahrenheit
| {{dts|2010|August|20}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:46
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–5
| Sam Salas
| KO (punch)
| Gladiator Challenge: Bad Behavior
| {{dts|2010|June|27}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:06
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–5
| Brian Campbell
| TKO (submission to punches)
| Gladiator Challenge: Vision Quest
| {{dts|2010|February|21}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:14
| San Jacinto, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–5
| Jeff Avants
| TKO (punches)
| Gladiator Challenge: Never Quit
| {{dts|2009|November|8}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:25
| San Jacinto, California, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 6–5
| KO (punches)
| PureCombat 10: Fearless
| {{dts|2009|October|17}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:41
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 6–4
| Tony Lopez
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2009|February|27}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 4:29
| San Jacinto, California, United States
| For the KOTC Light Heavyweight Championship.
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 6–3
| Ray Lizama
| TKO (punches to the body)
| ShoXC: Hamman vs. Suganuma 2
| {{dts|2008|August|15}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:15
| Friant, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–2
| Umar Luv
| TKO (submission to strikes)
| {{dts|2007|December|2}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 4:50
| San Jacinto, California, United States
| Defended the KOTC Middleweight Championship.
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–2
| Sean Loeffler
| Submission (triangle choke)
| {{dts|2007|August|5}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:05
| San Jacinto, California, United States
| Return to Middleweight. Won the vacant KOTC Middleweight Championship.
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–2
| Adrian Perez
| KO (knee)
| {{dts|2007|April|27}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:12
| San Jacinto, California, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 3–2
| Kawika Morton
| Decision (split)
| CCFC: Judgment Day
| {{dts|2007|February|17}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Santa Rosa, California, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 3–1
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2006|October|12}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:52
| Lemoore, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Aiki Cavanaugh
| KO (punch)
| {{dts|2006|June|9}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:06
| San Jacinto, California, United States
|Light Heavyweight debut.
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Donny Rider
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2006|May|5}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:36
| Lemoore, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Johnny Vasquez
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2005|December|2}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| San Jacinto, California, United States
|
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References
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