Anton Kuivanen - Official UFC® Fighter Profile

Anton Kuivanen - Official UFC® Fighter Profile

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Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 3 fights.

Summary:

Physically and mentally tough, speed, well-rounded

Fighter Info

From:	Parnu Estonia
Fights Out Of:	Helsinki Finland
Age:	33
Height:	5' 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight:	155 lb ( 70 kg )
Reach	72"

Media

At UFC 157, Michael "Maverick" Chiesa gets Anton Kuivanen locked into a body triangle and seals the deal with a submission victory. See Chiesa battle Joe Lauzon at UFC Fight Night Mashantucket.

Aug 29, 2014 1:19
The Ultimate Fighter 15 winner Michael Chiesa talks about his come-from-behind submission victory at UFC 157.

Feb 23, 2013
UFC 157 event at the Honda Center on February 23, 2013 in Anaheim, California.

Feb 23, 2013
UFC 157 fighters weigh-in at the Honda Center on February 23, 2013 in Anaheim, California.

Feb 20, 2013

All Anton Kuivanen Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

0

223

38% Successful

85

Types of Successful Strikes

0

85

61% Standing

20%

19%

52

17

16

Striking Defense

67

%

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

0

3

100% Successful

3

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

1

4

2

Takedown Defense

71

%

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay	Awards
Loss	Michael Chiesa Anton Kuivanen	UFC 157:Rousey vs. Carmouche Feb 23, 2013	5 18	1 0	2 0	1 0	R2 Submission	Watch

Win	Mitch Clarke Anton Kuivanen	UFC® 149:Faber vs. Barao Jul 21, 2012	6 29	3 3	1 1	1 4	R3 Decision - Split	Watch

Loss	Anton Kuivanen Justin Salas	UFC® :Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Feb 15, 2012	38 50	0 4	0 0	0 1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Watch

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Photos

ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 23: Michael Chiesa reacts to his victory over Anton Kuivanen in their lightweight bout during UFC 157 at Honda Center on February 23, 2013 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chiesa; Anton Kuivanen

ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 23: (R-L) Michael Chiesa punches Anton Kuivanen in their lightweight bout during UFC 157 at Honda Center on February 23, 2013 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chiesa; Anton Kuivanen

ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 23: (R-L) Anton Kuivanen punches Michael Chiesa in their lightweight bout during UFC 157 at Honda Center on February 23, 2013 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chiesa; Anton Kuivanen

ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 23: Michael Chiesa attempts to submit Anton Kuivanen in their lightweight bout during UFC 157 at Honda Center on February 23, 2013 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chiesa; Anton Kuivanen

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