Best fights of Steve Cantwell
Over 7 years as a professional, Steve Cantwell has compiled a 7-6 (7) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Steve Cantwell KOs Brian Stann in their 2nd fight
On August 3, 2008 Steve Cantwell fought Brian Stann for the WEC light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Cantwell was 21 years old with a record of 5-1, and Stann was 27 with a record of 6-0. Cantwell was on a 2-fight winning streak and Stann was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Cantwell stopped Brian Stann via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Steve Cantwell loses to Riki Fukuda via unanimous decision
On February 26, 2012 Steve Cantwell faced Riki Fukuda in a middleweight bout. Cantwell was 25 years old with a record of 7-5, and Fukuda was 31 with a record of 17-5. Cantwell was on a 4-fight losing streak and Fukuda was coming off a loss. Cantwell lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Fukuda.
3. Steve Cantwell chokes out Razak Al-Hassan
On December 10, 2008 Steve Cantwell faced Razak Al-Hassan in a light heavyweight bout. Cantwell was 22 years old with a record of 6-1, and Al-Hassan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cantwell was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cantwell submitted Razak Al-Hassan via choke-out in the 1st round.
4. Steve Cantwell KOs Justin McElfresh in 47 seconds
On August 5, 2007 Steve Cantwell faced Justin McElfresh. Cantwell was 20 years old with a record of 3-1, and McElfresh was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cantwell was coming off a loss. Cantwell stopped Justin McElfresh via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Steve Cantwell submits Mike Ashford
On January 14, 2006 Steve Cantwell faced Mike Ashford. Cantwell was 19 years old with a record of 1-0, and Ashford was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cantwell was coming off a win. Cantwell submitted Mike Ashford via armbar in the 1st round.
6. Steve Cantwell submits Richie Hightower
On April 23, 2005 Steve Cantwell faced Richie Hightower. Cantwell was 18 years old with a record of 0-0, and Hightower was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cantwell submitted Richie Hightower via armbar in the 1st round.
7. Steve Cantwell submits Tim McKenzie
On March 26, 2008 Steve Cantwell faced Tim McKenzie in a light heavyweight bout. Cantwell was 21 years old with a record of 4-1, and McKenzie was 25 with a record of 11-4. Both Cantwell and McKenzie were coming off a win. Cantwell submitted Tim McKenzie via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Steve Cantwell loses to Cyrille Diabaté via unanimous decision
On March 3, 2011 Steve Cantwell faced Cyrille Diabaté in a light heavyweight bout. Cantwell was 24 years old with a record of 7-3, and Diabaté was 37 with a record of 16-7-1. Cantwell was on a 2-fight losing streak and Diabaté was coming off a loss. Cantwell lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Diabaté.
9. Steve Cantwell KOs Leonardo Pecanha
On December 17, 2006 Steve Cantwell faced Leonardo Pecanha. Cantwell was 20 years old with a record of 2-0, and Pecanha was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cantwell was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Cantwell stopped Leonardo Pecanha via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Steve Cantwell loses to Luiz Cané via unanimous decision
On April 18, 2009 Steve Cantwell faced Luiz Cané in a light heavyweight bout. Cantwell was 22 years old with a record of 7-1, and Cané was 28 with a record of 10-1. Cantwell was on a 4-fight winning streak and Cané was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cantwell lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Cané.