James Edson Berto
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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.
Background
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.
Mixed martial arts record
| 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 |
External links
- from Sherdog