[5][6] During her childhood, Berezikova injured her back after an unsuccessful flip and her doctors thought that she would not be able to practice sport any longer, but she was able to make a complete recovery.

[12][13] At bodogFight: Vancouver on August 24, 2007 (2007-08-24), Berezikova was defeated by English fighter Rosi Sexton via submission (armbar) in round two.

[14][15] Debuting with MMA promotion FightForce, Berezikova faced the experienced Japanese judoka and former Smackgirl open weight champion Megumi Yabushita.

Berezikova was able to defeat Yabushita by unanimous decision after a competitive match on April 19, 2008 (2008-04-19) at the event FightForce: Russia vs.

[16][17] Originally set to fight against French Tevi Say,[9] who had to retire from the match due to an injury,[18] Berezikova defeated fellow Russian Milana Dudieva by submission (punches) in the first round at FightForce: Day of Anger on February 28, 2009 (2009-02-28).

On May 26, 2012 (2012-05-26), Berezikova defeated Karla Benitez by split decision at Far Eastern Federation of Modern Pankration: Mayor Cup 2012.