Age, Biography and Wiki
Steve Mocco was born on 28 December, 1981 in North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S., is an American Olympic wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Steve Mocco's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?
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| Age |
42 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
28 December, 1981 |
| Birthday |
28 December |
| Birthplace |
North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Wrestler with the age 42 years old group.
Steve Mocco Height, Weight & Measurements
At 42 years old, Steve Mocco height is 1.83 m and Weight 118 kg.
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1.83 m |
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118 kg |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Steve Mocco Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Steve Mocco worth at the age of 42 years old? Steve Mocco’s income source is mostly from being a successful Wrestler. He is from United States. We have estimated Steve Mocco's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Wrestler |
Steve Mocco Social Network
Timeline
Steve Mocco (born December 28, 1981) is an American former amateur wrestler, judoka and mixed martial artist.
As a collegiate wrestler, he was a two-time NCAA national champion, four-time finalist, and was awarded the Dan Hodge Trophy.
In freestyle, he represented the US at the Olympics and was a three-time Pan American Champion.
As an MMA fighter, he most notably competed at the WSOF.
He is currently a coach at both combat sports, being one of the main coaches at MMA powerhouse American Top Team and an assistant wrestling coach at Lehigh University.
As a high schooler, Mocco was one of the most dominant heavyweights in recent history.
In folkstyle, he won four NJSIAA titles and four national titles, two at wrestling powerhouse Blair Academy.
In freestyle, he was a three-time Junior and one-time Cadet national champion.
In 1999, he placed first at the New York Open in the over 100 kg category, and third at the US National Championships in Spokane in the open category.
He received multiple awards, including 2001 ASICS Tiger High School Wrestler of the Year, the 2001 Junior Dan Hodge Trophy winner, NHSCA National High School Wrestler of the Year, and Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award.
He was one of the most sought-after recruits in history and committed to wrestle at Iowa for coach Jim Zalesky.
Mocco also competed in judo.
Mocco arrived to University of Iowa as a true freshman in the 2001–2002 season.
In his first year of competition, he earned runner-up honors at the 2002 NCAA's and Big Ten's and in his sophomore year he became the undefeated champion at the 2003 NCAA's and Big Ten's.
The next season (2003-2004), he took an Olympic redshirt to focus on training for the 2004 Summer Olympics (see section below).
After the Olympic redshirt and successful seasons at Iowa, he decided to transfer to Oklahoma State University.
In his first season competing as a Cowboy, he won the Big 12 Conference championship, the NCAA championship, and the Dan Hodge Trophy as the best collegiate wrestler in the country.
Mocco is also an accomplished freestyle wrestler, he medaled at the US Senior Nationals from 2004 to 2009, competed at numerous US Team Trials, and won three Pan American Championships (2006, 2009, 2011).
He is also a three-time Dave Schultz Memorial champion and four-time finalist.
In his last season (2005-2006), he again won the Big 12 Conference championship but lost in the finals of the NCAA championships.
He graduated with a 137–6 record.
In August 2006, with one year of college eligibility left, Mocco joined the Oklahoma State football team.
As a senior defensive lineman, he played in five games for the Cowboys and was credited with two total tackles, one solo, according to the university's athletic web site.
In 2008, Mocco competed at the Summer Olympics, where he advanced to the quarterfinals and eventually placed seventh.
In 2009, he won championships at major world-wide tournaments, the Ivan Yarygin Memorial Golden Grand Prix and the Alexander Medved Invitational.
He later won another gold medal at the Pan American Championships.
In 2011, he won another Pan American title and his third and final Dave Schultz Memorial championship.
After being unable to find further international success, he retired from the sport.
After being unable to get past the national wrestling trials to enter the 2012 Olympics in London, Steve Mocco stayed at American Top Team and transitioned into mixed martial arts.
On January 17, 2014, it was announced that Mocco had signed a four-fight contract with World Series of Fighting.
He lost by unanimous decision.
Mocco returned to the promotion following his first loss to face Juliano Coutinho on April 10, 2015 at WSOF 20.
He won the fight via TKO in the first round.
Even though he never formally retired, Mocco has not competed since.
In 2019, Mocco was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Steve Mocco was brought into American Top Team to help Antônio Silva prepare for his fight with Cain Velasquez at UFC 146.
He had a nice experience in training and was welcomed by American Top Team.
