Tony: Just recently you went from the WEC holding the 205 crown, to now the UFC. Is this a new beginning for you?
Steven: Definitely it is a new beginning, there is a lot of guys in this division to beat up and without hard work, heart and dedication there is a lot of guys to get beat up by.
I plan on taking my time and not only growing as a fighter but a complete mixed martial artist. It's a lot like graduating from middle school to high school. From being at the top of the food chain, now back in the bottom and having to work my way up.

Tony: Do you feel the UFC will take your name a lot further then the WEC?
Steven: I could only hope. I'll do my part by putting on exciting fights and an all around good showing.

Tony: Now moving forward with Razak Al-Hassan. How excited are you about this fight?
Steven: It's my UFC debut, I couldn't be more excited. It's like the night before Christmas, I can't wait to get there and rip this dude up.

Tony: After this fight with Razak, do you want more fights or would you want the winner of the Forrest - Rashad fight in December?
Steven: I would like to have more fights. I'm only 22, time is on my side. I definitely don't want to rush. But don't get me wrong, I do want the belt, but only when the time is right.

Tony: Anything new in training you’re doing for your fight with Razak?
Steven: Nothing new, I don't know much about Razak, so I continue to train all aspects of the game.

Tony: How do you see the fight going?
Steven: I try not to focus so much on the fight. I just visualize the end, my hand being raised. Knockout or submission it doesn't matter.

Tony: And currently you train out of?
Steven: Out of Las Vegas under One Kick's Gym, Sergio Pehna (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) and George Prince (strength and conditioning).

Tony: Who are some of the guys in your camp who helped you out for this fight against Razak?
Steven: Too many guys to name, I would like to thank everyone from Sergio Pehna Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and all of team One Kick's for their support.

Tony: Your thoughts on the WEC dropping the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions to focus on the four weight classes from bantamweight to welterweight. Do you think this was a smart move for the WEC?
Steven: It wasn't a bad idea, they know what they're doing. Personally, I felt there was enough room for all of us.

Tony: Any last words before you head out Steven?
Steven: I'd like to thank everyone from MMA Sports magazine for their time. I'd like to thank my friends, family and fans. God bless.