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"The Robot"

7-6-0

Steve Cantwell

Steve "The Robot" Cantwell
  • Given Name: Steven Francis Cantwell
  • Professional MMA Record: 7-6-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
  • Nickname: The Robot
  • Current Streak: 5 Losses
  • Age: 26 | Date of Birth: 1986.12.08
  • Last Fight: February 25, 2012 in UFC
  • Weight Class: Middleweight | Last Weigh-In: 185.0 lbs
  • Career Disclosed Earnings: $67,000 USD
  • Height: 6'2" (188cm) | Reach: 75.0" (191cm)
  • Gym/Affiliation: One Kicks Gym
  • Born: Long Beach, California, United States
  • Fighter Pages: Sherdog  |  Wikipedia  |  The UG  |  UFC.com
  • Fighting out of: Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Personal Pages: Twitter  |  MySpace  |  Official Site
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Steve Cantwell made his professional MMA debut in 2005, winning his first three fights before signing with the WEC in 2007, where he was defeated in his debut by Brian Stann by TKO in the first round. After putting together back-to-back wins, Cantwell fought Stann in a rematch for the WEC Light Heavyweight Championship, a bout he won by TKO in round 2. Following Zuffa, LLC’s decision to disband all WEC weight classes above 155 lbs., Cantwell was moved into the UFC’s light heavyweight division, where he has met with mixed results, including a decision loss in a rubber match with Stann.


Cantwell looked to be a promising light heavyweight  on account of his youth, size, toughness and well-rounded ability to fight both standing and on the ground, however, after winning his UFC debut he went on to lose five straight decisions. He was released from the promotion and  retired from MMA  in 2012 having closed out his career with the UFC.



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Steve Cantwell MMA Fight Record

Professional Results Opponent Event Date
Loss | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
Riki Fukuda
Ref: Marc Goddard
UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson
Preliminary Card | Middleweight | 84 kg
2012.02.25
Odds: +260 Moderate Underdog | Weigh-In: 185.0 lbs
Loss | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
Mike Massenzio
Ref: Kerry Hatley
UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3
Preliminary Card | Middleweight | 185 lbs
2011.10.08
Odds: -160 Slight Favorite | Weigh-In: 186.0 lbs
Loss | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
Cyrille Diabate
Ref: Herb Dean
UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs Kampmann
Preliminary Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs
2011.03.03
Odds: -145 Slight Favorite | Weigh-In: 206.0 lbs
Cancelled Bout Stanislav Nedkov UFC 120 - Reason: Cantwell Knee Injury 2010.10.16
Cancelled Bout Vladimir Matyushenko UFC 108 - Reason: Cantwell Injury 2010.01.02
Loss | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
Brian Stann
Ref: Kevin Nix
UFC Fight Night 19: Diaz vs. Guillard
Preliminary Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs
2009.09.16
Odds: -310 Moderate Favorite Upset Defeat | Disclosed Pay: $10,000 Base | Weigh-In: 206.0 lbs
Loss | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
Luiz Cane
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
UFC 97: Redemption
Main Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs
2009.04.18
Odds: +208 Moderate Underdog | Weigh-In: 205.0 lbs
Cancelled Bout Brian Stann UFC UFN 16 - Reason: Stann Injury 2008.12.10
Win | Submission | Armlock
4:04 Round 1 of 3
Razak Al-Hassan
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
UFC Fight Night 16: Fight for the Troops
Main Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs
2008.12.10
Odds: -318 Moderate Favorite | Disclosed Pay: $30,000 Sub/Night | Weigh-In: 206.0 lbs
#70 Greatest Submission of All Time
UFC Fight Night 16 Submission of the Night
Win | KO/TKO | Punches
4:01 Round 2 of 5, 9:01 Total
Brian Stann
Ref: Herb Dean
WEC 35: Condit vs Miura
Main Card | Title Challenge | Light HW | 205 lbs
2008.08.03
Odds: +311 Moderate Underdog Upset Victory | Disclosed Pay: $10,000 ($5K Base, $5K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 205.0 lbs
Win | Submission | Choke
2:13 Round 1 of 3
Tim McKenzie
Ref: Herb Dean
WEC 33: Marshall vs Stann
Main Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs
2008.03.26
Odds: +118 Near Even | Disclosed Pay: $8,000 ($4K Base, $4K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 203.0 lbs
Win | KO/TKO | Punches
0:47 Round 1 of 3
Justin McElfresh
Ref: John McCarthy
WEC 29: Condit vs Larson
Main Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs
2007.08.05
Disclosed Pay: $6,000 ($3K Base, $3K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 205.0 lbs
Loss | KO/TKO | Punches
0:41 Round 1 of 3
Brian Stann
Ref: Josh Rosenthal
WEC 26: Condit vs Alessio
Preliminary Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs
2007.03.24
Disclosed Pay: $3,000 Base | Weigh-In: 205.0 lbs
Win | KO/TKO | Injury Leonardo Pecanha Jungle Fight 2006.12.17
Win | Submission | Armlock Mike Ashford Rage in the Cage 2006.01.14
Win | Submission | Armlock Richie Hightower Rage in the Cage 2005.04.23

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