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Template:MMAstatsbox Bret Bergmark (born November 24, 1973) is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He is a Cesar Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt and an amateur San Shou and Muay Thai kick boxer. He has competed in several MMA promotions, including World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC), Pancrase, Ultimate Athlete and Warriors Quest. He is a 2X WEC Superfight Winner and has a professional MMA record of 4 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw.

Biography

Bret was born in Novato, California, the son of a San Francisco police officer. He attended and graduated from San Marin High School, where he wrestled for four years. After high school Bret took up rodeo bull riding, until a wrist injury forced him to retire. It was at this time that Bret turned his energy toward training in Gracie Jiu Jitsu, joining the Ralph Gracie academy in 1999. After gaining his blue belt he left the Ralph Gracie academy to train at the Cesar Gracie academy in Pleasant Hill, California, in 2002. It was at the Cesar Gracie academy that Bret earned his purple belt and started fighting in professional MMA matches. Bret currently trains and teaches at the Cesar Gracie academy in Pleasant Hill, California and Gym 445 in San Francisco, California. He also occasionally trains at Fairtex in San Francisco, California and the Nor Cal Fighting Alliance in Santa Rosa, California.

Mixed martial arts career

Bergmark had his first professional MMA fight on August 3, 2002, shortly after joining the Cesar Gracie academy. He fought Paul Ano in Warriors Quest 6 - The Best of the Best. After a brutal fight, which saw each fighter give and receive punishment, Bergmark locked up an armbar at 4:45 of the second round forcing the ref to stop the action and giving Bret the victory.

Bret next fought in a superfight for the Ultimate Athlete 4 - King of the Mountain tournament. He was matched up against seasoned veteran and American Kickboxing Academy member Brian Ebersole. The fight would go the distance, with both fighters landing punches and takedowns. Bergmark would earn a close victory by split decision.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Bergmark is currently a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt under the world reknown Cesar Gracie, with whom he has been training with since 2002. Bret teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Gym 445 in San Francisco.

Muay Thai

Bret also trains in Muay Thai kickboxing, starting his training with World Team USA in San Francisco, CA. He currently trains Muay Thai kickboxing at Gym 445 in San Francisco, CA.

MMA record

Result Opponent Method Event Date Round Time
Loss Mike Pyle Submission (Triangle Choke) WEC 17: Halloween Fury 4 10/14/2005 1 3.36
Win Daisuke Ishii TKO (Strikes) WEC 10: Bragging Rights 5/21/2004 1 4.49
Draw Keiichiro Yamamiya Decision Pancrase 11: Hybrid 12/21/2003 3 5.00
Win Brodie Farber TKO (Strikes) WEC 6: Return of a Legend 3/27/2003 1 3:57
Win Brian Ebersole Decision (Split) Ultimate Athlete 4: King of the Mountain 9/28/2002 3 5:00
Win Paul Ano Submission (Armbar) Warrior's Quest 6: Best of the Best 8/3/2002 2 4:45

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