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Steve Cantwell

"The Robot"
7-6-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Riki Fukuda · Unanimous Decision · Feb 26, 2012

7-6-0 · 7 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Riki FukudaUD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson·February 26, 2012

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CAREER SUMMARY

Steve Cantwell holds a professional MMA record of 7-6-0. Cantwell has won 7 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Cantwell lands 3.16 significant strikes per minute with 32% accuracy and averages 0.57 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: February 26, 2012. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC.

Profile

Height
6'2"188 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
75"191 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Dec 8, 1986
Age
39
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Long Beach, California, United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Riki Fukuda
    UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson· Feb 26, 2012· Middleweight· 7-6 vs 18-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Mike Massenzio
    UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard III· Oct 8, 2011· Middleweight· 7-5 vs 13-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Cyrille Diabate
    UFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann· Mar 3, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 7-4 vs 17-7-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Brian Stann
    UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Guillard· Sep 16, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 7-3 vs 7-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. LOSS
    vs Luiz Cane
    UFC 97: REDEMPTION· Apr 18, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 7-2 vs 11-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Razak Al-Hassan
    UFC Fight Night - Fight for the Troops· Dec 10, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 7-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:04
    SOTN
  7. WIN
    vs Brian Stann×1Title bout · Title win #1
    WEC 35: Condit vs Miura· Aug 2, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 6-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:01
  8. WIN
    vs Tim McKenzie
    WEC 33: Back to Vegas· Mar 25, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 13-5
    SUB
    R1 · 2:13
  9. WIN
    vs Justin McElfresh
    WEC 29: Condit vs Larson· Aug 4, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 5-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:47
  10. LOSS
    vs Brian Stann
    WEC 26: Condit vs Alessio· Mar 23, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 3-1 vs 3-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:41
  11. WIN
    vs Leonardo Pecanha
    Jungle Fight· Dec 17, 2006· 3-0 vs 2-2
    TKO
  12. WIN
    vs Mike Ashford
    RITC 78: Back With A Vengeance· Jan 14, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 2-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:01
  13. WIN
    vs Richie Hightower
    RITC 68: Hello Glendale!· Apr 23, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:45

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • One Kick's MMA

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power45
Kick power92
Punch speed54
Kick speed75
Accuracy48
Takedowns56
Ground striking52
Submissions96
Chin93
Body strength65
Cardio76

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 7-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.16per min
32% accuracy
Strikes absorbed6.22per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.57per 15 min
30% success
Takedowns stuffed80%
Submission attempts0.6per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.16per min
32% accuracy
Strikes absorbed6.22per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.57per 15 min
30% success
Takedowns stuffed80%
Submission attempts0.6per 15 min
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Bonus résumé

Steve Cantwell has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.

★ Submission of the Night ×1
  1. ★ SOTNvs Razak Al-Hassan · UFC Fight Night - Fight for the TroopsDec 10, 2008

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Steve Cantwell earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1612▼17
Peak
1764Dec 10, 2008
Rated fights
13
1500160017002006200820102012Apr 23, 2005 · 1548Jan 14, 2006 · 1587Dec 17, 2006 · 1629Mar 24, 2007 · 1568Aug 5, 2007 · 1624Mar 26, 2008 · 1685Aug 3, 2008 · 1736Dec 10, 2008 · 1764Apr 18, 2009 · 1736Sep 16, 2009 · 1709Mar 3, 2011 · 1656Oct 9, 2011 · 1629Feb 25, 2012 · 16121612

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Frequently asked questions

When does Steve Cantwell fight next?

Steve Cantwell has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Steve Cantwell's record?

Steve Cantwell's professional MMA record is 7-6-0.

Who is Steve Cantwell fighting next?

Steve Cantwell's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Steve Cantwell fight last?

Steve Cantwell most recently fought Riki Fukuda at UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson on Sunday, February 26, 2012, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Steve Cantwell fight in?

Steve Cantwell fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Steve Cantwell have?

Steve Cantwell has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Steve Cantwell won?

Steve Cantwell has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Steve Cantwell?

Steve Cantwell is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Steve Cantwell weigh?

Steve Cantwell weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Steve Cantwell's reach?

Steve Cantwell has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Steve Cantwell?

Steve Cantwell is 39 years old (born Dec 8, 1986).

Where is Steve Cantwell from?

Steve Cantwell is from the United States.

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