James Edson Berto, also known as Edson Berto (born July 5, 1983), is a Haitian-American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2004, Berto has formerly competed for Bellator MMA, Strikeforce, and EliteXC. Berto is the brother of professional boxer Andre Berto.

James Edson Berto
BornJames Edson Berto
(1983-07-05) July 5, 1983 (age 41)
Gros-Morne, Haiti
Other namesLittle Tiger
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
Lightweight
Reach69.0 in (175 cm)
Fighting out ofOrlando, Florida, United States
TeamTiger's World of Martial Arts
Years active2004–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins17
By knockout4
By submission10
By decision3
Losses12
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision8
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

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Originally from Haiti, Berto moved with his family and six younger siblings to Winter Haven, Florida at a young age. Berto began training in the martial arts when he was young, as his father Diesuel was a mixed martial artist who competed at UFC 10. Also like his father, Berto competed in soccer at the professional level in Haiti.[1]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
30 matches 17 wins 12 losses
By knockout 4 3
By submission 10 1
By decision 3 8
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 17-12-1 Rad Martinez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 114 March 28, 2014 3 5:00 West Valley City, Utah, United States Featherweight debut.
Loss 17-11-1 Patricky Freire Decision (unanimous) Bellator 107 November 8, 2013 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 17-10-1 Bruno Carvalho Submission (heel hook) Bellator 94 March 28, 2013 1 1:27 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 16-10-1 Abel Trujillo Submission (punches) CFA 6 April 13, 2012 1 1:10 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Loss 16-9-1 Luis Palomino Decision (unanimous) W-1 MMA 7 October 15, 2011 3 5:00 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win 16-8-1 Greg Loughran Submission (heel hook) AOF 7 April 3, 2010 1 2:05 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 15-8-1 Jason Ball Decision (unanimous) RFC 19 November 13, 2009 5 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 15-7-1 Jason Ball Decision (split) RFC 18 July 24, 2009 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 15-6-1 Edson Diniz Decision (split) RFC 16 February 27, 2009 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 14-6-1 Conor Heun TKO (punches and elbows) EliteXC: Heat October 4, 2008 2 2:18 Sunrise, Florida, United States
Loss 14-5-1 Yves Edwards KO (flying knee) EliteXC: Street Certified February 16, 2008 1 4:56 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 14-4-1 Josh Odom Decision (unanimous) RFC 10 November 10, 2007 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 13-4-1 Juan Barrantes Decision (unanimous) RFC 9 September 15, 2007 5 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 12-4-1 K. J. Noons KO (knee) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series July 27, 2007 3 0:45 Santa Ynez, California, United States
Win 12-3-1 Victor Valenzuela Submission (heel hook) Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni June 22, 2007 1 0:47 San Jose, California, United States
Win 11-3-1 John Shackleford TKO (punches) EliteXC: Destiny February 10, 2007 2 2:27 Southaven, Mississippi, United States
Win 10-3-1 Chris Mickle Submission (heel hook) RFC 7 November 4, 2006 1 0:22 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 9-3-1 Mike Bogner Submission (heel hook) RFC 6 September 15, 2006 1 2:56 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 8-3-1 Brandon McConkey TKO (punches) RFC 5 June 2, 2006 2 4:25 Tampa, Florida, United States
Draw 7-3-1 Matt Lee Draw AFC 16 April 22, 2006 2 5:00 Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Win 7-3 Peter Kalvijec Submission (heel hook) RFC 4 February 10, 2006 1 1:08 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 6-3 Harris Norwood Submission (heel hook) RFC 3 November 11, 2005 1 4:42 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 5-3 Adriano Pereira Decision (split) AFC 13 July 30, 2005 2 5:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 5-2 Renat Myzabekov Submission (heel hook) RFC 2 July 22, 2005 1 2:49 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 4-2 Marshall Blevins Submission (heel hook) RCF: Punishment May 21, 2005 2 1:40 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss 3-2 Keith Wilson Decision (unanimous) RFC 1 February 18, 2005 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 3-1 Bryan Medlin Decision (majority) AFC 9 July 31, 2004 2 5:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 3-0 Chad Gauldin TKO (punches) AFC 8 May 1, 2004 1 2:55 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 2-0 Gregory Roberts TKO (strikes) Obaktagon Challenge 1 April 10, 2004 3 1:15 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win 1-0 Scott Johnson Submission (punches) AFC 7 February 27, 2004 1 4:59 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

References

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  1. ^ Mark Richards. "A Look At The Fighting Berto Family". adcombat.com. Archived from the original on 2015-05-18.
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