Steve Cantwell
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Steve Cantwell is an American mixed martial artist who competes at Light Heavyweight.
He was the last undisputed WEC Light Heavyweight Champion. Be became the Light Heavyweight Champion at WEC 35 by defeating the then-Light Heavyweight Champion, Brian Stann.
With the WEC's Light Heavyweight and Middleweight divisions being dropped, with the biggest names being folded into the UFC, Cantwell will be the last WEC Light Heavyweight Champion.
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Name | Steve Cantwell |
| Nickname | Robot | |
| Association | X | |
| Weight Class | Light Heavyweight | |
| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm) | |
| Style | Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | |
| Birth Date | December 8, 1986 | |
| Fighting Out Of | Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Country | USA |
Contents |
Professional Record
| Record | 7 - 1 - 0 (Win - Loss - Draw) |
| Wins | 3 (T)KOs 4 Submissions 0 Decisions |
| Losses | 1 (T)KOs 0 Submissions 0 Decisions |
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event Title | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Razak Al-Hassan | Submission (Armbar) | UFC Fight for the Troops | 12/10/2008 | 1 | 4:04 | UFC debut; Won Submission of the Night Award |
| Win | Brian Stann | TKO (Punches) | WEC 35: Condit vs. Miura | 8/03/08 | 2 | 4:01 | Won WEC Light Heavyweight title; last fight before WEC dropped the Light Heavyweight division; Avenged his first loss of his career |
| Win | Tim McKenzie | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | WEC 33: Marshall vs. Stann | 3/26/08 | 1 | 2:13 | Became #1 Light Heavyweight Contender |
| Win | Justin McElfresh | TKO (Strikes) | WEC 29 | 8/05/07 | 1 | 4:07 | |
| Loss | Brian Stann | TKO (Strikes) | WEC 26 | 3/24/07 | 1 | 0:47 | WEC debut |
| Win | Leonardo Pecanha | TKO (Doctor's Stoppage) | JF 7: Jungle Fight Europe | 12/17/06 | 2 | N/A | |
| Win | Mike Ashford | Submission (Armbar) | RITC 78: Back with a Vengance | 1/14/06 | 1 | 2:01 | |
| Win | Richie Hightower | Submission (Armbar) | RITC 68: Hello Glendale! | 4/23/05 | 1 | 2:45 | |
Mixed Martial Arts Career
WEC
Cantwell lost his WEC debut against Brian Stann, who would then go on to become the divisions Champion.
After running through Justin McElfresh and Tim McKenzie, beating both opponents in the first round, Cantwell was given a rematch with Stann, for the WEC Light Heavyweight title. This gave Cantwell an opportunity to make up for his one loss on his professional career.
The title bout happened at WEC 35 and Cantwell defeated the champ in the same fashion that he had been finished in their first fight. Cantwell became the WEC's undisputed and last Light Heavyweight Champion.
Move to UFC
With the WEC dropping it's Light Heavyweight and Middleweight divisions, and most of the fighters folding into the UFC, Cantwell found himself among the UFC's stacked Light Heavyweight division.
Cantwell's UFC debut was supposed to be against Brian Stann for a third fight, but due to a foot injury Stann had to pull out of the fight.
His debut took place against Razak Al-Hassan, who replaced Stann, at UFC: Fight for the Troops on December 10, 2008. Cantwell made a statement with a vicious armbar, ending the fight in the first round at 4:04.
Ranks and Titles
- Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- WEC Light Heavyweight Champion
