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Steve
Cantwell
7-6-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 10 fights.
Record: 7-6-0
Summary: very well-rounded

Fighter Info

Nickname: Robot
From: Long Beach, California USA
Age: 27
Height: 6' 2" ( 187 cm )
Weight: 185 lb ( 84 kg )

Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
960
35% Successful
333
Types of Successful Strikes
0
333
76% Standing
18%
252
59
22
Striking Defense
55
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
13
31% Successful
4
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
4
6
0
Takedown Defense
81
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Loss
 Riki Fukuda Feb 25, 2012
124 3 0 1 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Steve Cantwell 47 1 1 0
Loss
 Steve Cantwell Oct 8, 2011
56 0 1 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Mike Massenzio 78 1 0 0
Loss
 Steve Cantwell Mar 3, 2011
28 1 0 1 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Cyrille Diabate 146 1 0 0
Loss
 Brian Stann Sep 16, 2009
44 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Steve Cantwell 35 0 0 0
Loss
 Luiz Cane Apr 18, 2009
87 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Steve Cantwell 69 0 0 0
Win
 Steve Cantwell Dec 10, 2008
15 1 1 2 R1 Submission
Razak Al-Hassan 13 0 0 0
Steve Cantwell
WEC 35: Condit vs. Miura
Aug 3, 2008
52 0 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Brian Stann 27 0 0 0
Win
 Steve Cantwell
WEC 33: Marshall vs. Stann
Mar 26, 2008
15 1 1 3 R1 Submission
Tim McKenzie 4 0 0 0
Win
 Steve Cantwell
WEC 29: Condit vs. Larson
Aug 5, 2007
13 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Justin McElfresh 1 0 0 0
Loss
 Brian Stann
WEC 26: Condit vs. Alessio
Mar 24, 2007
5 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Steve Cantwell 3 0 0 0
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Biography

TRAINING: Jiu-Jitsu in the AM, conditioning in the afternoon and kickboxing at night.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in kickboxing when I was 16 and haven’t stopped yet.

What ranks and titles have you held? Last WEC light heavyweight champion in history (organization discontinued the 205-pound weight class in 2008).

Do you have any heroes? Jesus

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I'm extremely thankful, it's a dream come true for me. It is definitely something I can't take for granted. Not everyone gets a chance to make a dream come true. This is just the beginning; without hard work, dedication, focus, perseverance and heart it can quickly turn into a nightmare.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? None

What was your job before you started fighting? Student and trainer

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? As an amateur I won a couple grappling tournaments such as Grappling Quest and Desert Quest. I also won a few amateur kickboxing fights.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? As a pro I won the WEC light heavyweight championship at the age of 21.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: At this moment I’m a black belt in kickboxing under Nick Blomgren and I’m a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Sergio Pehna.

Favorite grappling technique: Nothing in particular, but I do prefer to break something rather than putting someone to sleep.

Favorite Striking technique: Too many ways to knock someone out to have a favorite, but it's always cool to jump, spin, fly, scissor, kick or punch someone.

•    Last WEC light heavyweight champion in MMA history – defeated Brian Stann in the second round in August of 2008 to win belt.

•    Has finished all wins by TKO or submission (3 KOs, 4 subs).

•    Had trilogy with Brian Stann - lost to Stann in fourth pro fight in 2007. Avenged loss in 2008, but lost decision to him in 2009.

Career

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