Who are you? Q&A with Showtime Steven New
Steven New has been fighting since 2010 and has stayed pretty active over the last nine years. New holds professional wins over Dustin Walden, Josh Cate, and most recently Tyler Smith. He has both subs and TKO/KO victories and has even done several professional boxing matches to sharpen his skillset. New is from Greenville where he raises a family.
New fights November 1st as the co-main event for Valor Fighting Challenge and the fights can be watched online streaming on FloCombat, or in-person at The Cotton Eyed Joes.
Name:
Showtime Steven New
Fighting style:
Grappler
Record:
6-3
Favorite sub or strike:
Triangle
If you could be any superhero who would it be?
Deadpool.
When was the first time you realized you loved martial arts?
After my first win in 2009.
Walk us through a normal day in your shoes:
I wake up and do my workout/ cardio, work, train and normally play soccer.
What was it like your first professional fight?
I was so nervous and scared but once I got in the cage and won it was such a rush.
If you only had one day to live what would you do?
I’d probably end up at a trampoline park with my boy (laughs).
Who has been the most influential person in your life?
My mom.
What’s your favorite food?
White Chocolate Reese’s
What is your favorite anime?
Dragon Ball Z
What is your favorite hobby outside of MMA?
Playing Soccer.
Do you have any shout outs?
Big thanks top UpperCut Barbershop, UpRooted Heal, Open Gym Barbell, Tri-city Boxing, and Gracie Barra Greeneville “GAMMA.”
How can people follow you on social media, and what platform are you using the most?
Facebook, Steven new, Twitter Showtime_ Steven, Instagram I’m on the most and I’m at @showtimesteven
