Combat Edge Intelligence

Mike Massenzio vs Steve Cantwell

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

13-9-0Record7-6-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'2"
TBDReachTBD
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Team BombsquadTeamOne Kick's Gym

What's at stake

Steve Cantwell is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +12 while a loss costs more — Mike Massenzio carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Mike MassenzioNow 1529
If they win+20→ 1549
If they lose-12→ 1517
Steve CantwellNow 1629
If they win+12→ 1641
If they lose-20→ 1609

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1571 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1601 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.08
Sig. strikes / min
3.63
45%
Strike accuracy
35%
3.59
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.76
54%
Strike defense
55%
2.74
Takedown avg.
0.65
24%
Takedown accuracy
31%
50%
Takedown defense
81%
1.37
Submission avg.
0.65

Trajectory

Mike MassenzioSteve Cantwell
15501600165017002010201120122013

Win method breakdown

2 (15%)
KO/TKO
3 (43%)
6 (46%)
Submission
4 (57%)
5 (38%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Steve Cantwell75%
Mike Massenzio 25%Elo baseline: 64%

The Combat Edge model makes Steve Cantwell a 75% favorite over Mike Massenzio in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (64%).

Steve Cantwell holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1629 to 1529, a 100-point edge.

Mike Massenzio enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Steve Cantwell enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Mike Massenzio finishes 62% of wins inside the distance, Steve Cantwell 100%.

Mike Massenzio and Steve Cantwell share 1 common opponent: Brian Stann.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

LossSubmission · 2010
Brian Stann
LossDecision - Unanimous · 2009
Win Punches · 2008