MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Steve Cantwell
7-6
Age
36
Height
6'2"
Weight
185 lbs
Reach
75"
Avg Fight Time
09:11
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1
Last 5
LLLLL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Long Beach, United States
Fight History
LOSS
BS
vs Brian Stann
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Guillard· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RF
vs Riki Fukuda
UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson· 2012-02-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MM
vs Mike Massenzio
UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3· 2011-10-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
LC
vs Luiz Cane
UFC 97: Redemption· 2009-04-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CD
vs Cyrille Diabate
UFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RA
vs Razak Al-Hassan
UFC Fight Night - Fight for the Troops
Submission
Armbar From Mount Technical Submission
R1 4:04
SubmissionArmbar From Mount Technical Submission·R1 4:04
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.6/min
Grappling
0.65 TD
Defense
55%
⚖️Steve adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Mount
Armbar From Mount
Technical Submission
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Armbar From Mount Technical Submission (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (14/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (55%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 81% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
35%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
55%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
29% acc84%
Clinch
72% acc12%
Ground
72% acc4%
Striking Differential-2.13/min
3.63 landed/min5.76 absorbed/min
3.63
Landed/Min
5.76
Absorbed/Min
0.33
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed333
Sig. Strikes Attempted960
Key Insights
Steve is a distance-first striker, with 76% of output at range.
Effective body attack (32%).
Absorbs more than landing (1.6:1).
Distance-dominant: 84% of output at range with 29% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
31%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
81%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
31%(est)
Landed
4
Defended
9
Total
13
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.65
TD / 15min
0.65
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
13
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
6
Landed
20
Attempted
30%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
33%
R2
33%
R3
33%
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (81%).
Lower TD accuracy (31%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
500
0.70
Ratio
Absorbed
710
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
21.1
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.5
Standing %
96%
R3 vs R1 Output
108%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.70x) - absorbs more than deals.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (21.1) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
0:29
R2 Control
0:03
R3 Control
--
R1 to Final
+7%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+1.3pp
Body
+13.6pp
Leg
-14.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-3.4pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights