Anton Kuivanen

TRAINING: Strength and conditioning, drilling techniques, sparring.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I’ve always done lots of different sports. As a youngster I played ice hockey and soccer on a high level. I got bored with that, and started boxing 2003. I went to the practice and enjoyed it a lot. Then in 2004 I went to watch an MMA event, and watching the fights I felt that I gotta try that sport. Shortly after that I had my first MMA training session at a nearby gym and fell in love with it immediately. I’ve been training and fighting since.

What ranks and titles have you held? MMA amateur Finnish champion 2006, Cage Promotions lightweight champion since April 2011.

Do you have any heroes? My girlfriend

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a long time dream come true, and an opportunity for me to test myself against the best guys.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No.

What was your job before you started fighting? I’ve had many part time jobs; my last job before becoming a pro was an operator in a laser tag track.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 8-0 record with 4 KOs

Favorite grappling technique: Flying armbar

Favorite Striking technique: Liver shot

• Pro since 2006

• Eight wins by submission, four by knockout

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	1
Record:	16-5-0
Summary:	Physically and mentally tough, speed, well-rounded

Fighter Info

From:	Parnu Estonia
Fights Out Of:	Helsinki Finland
Age:	27
Height:	5′ 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight:	155 lb ( 70 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

115

33% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

76% Standing

24%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

0% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Anton Kuivanen	UFC® : Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Feb 15, 2012	38	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Justin Salas	UFC® : Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Feb 15, 2012	50	4	0	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

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