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CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 20: Anton Kuivanen makes weight at the UFC 149 weigh-in at the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 20, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 20: Mitch Clarke and Anton Kuivanen face off at the UFC 149 weigh-in at the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 20, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21: (R-L) Anton Kuivanen lands a punch on Mitch Clarke during their lightweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21:  Mitch Clarke takes down Anton Kuivanen during their lightweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21: (R-L) Mitch Clarke wraps around the leg of Anton Kuivanen during their lightweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21: (L-R) Mitch Clarke grapples Anton Kuivanen during their lightweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21: (L-R) Anton Kuivanen attacks Mitch Clarke during their lightweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21: (R-L) Mitch Clarke attempts an armbar against Anton Kuivanen during their lightweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21: (L-R) Mitch Clarke takes down Anton Kuivanen during their lightweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21: (L-R) Mitch Clarke gets flipped by Anton Kuivanen during their lightweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21:  (R-L) Anton Kuivanen throws a punch at Mitch Clarke during their lightweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21:  (R-L) Anton Kuivanen throws a punch at Mitch Clarke during their lightweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21:  Anton Kuivanen celebrates after defeating Mitch Clarke after their lightweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21:  Anton Kuivanen celebrates after defeating Mitch Clarke after their lightweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21: (L-R) Mitch Clarke congratulates Anton Kuivanen after their lightweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 22:  Anton Kuivanen weighs in during the UFC 157 weigh-in at Honda Center on February 22, 2013 in Anaheim, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 22:  Anton Kuivanen weighs in during the UFC 157 weigh-in at Honda Center on February 22, 2013 in Anaheim, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 22:  (L-R) Opponents Michael Chiesa and Anton Kuivanen face off during the UFC 157 weigh-in at Honda Center on February 22, 2013 in Anaheim, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 22:  (L-R) Opponents Michael Chiesa and Anton Kuivanen face off during the UFC 157 weigh-in at Honda Center on February 22, 2013 in Anaheim, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 23:  Michael Chiesa prepares to face 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:  Anton Kuivanen walks to the Octagon to face Michael Chiesa in their lightweight bout during UFC 157 at Honda Center on February 23, 2013 in Anaheim, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chiesa; Anton Kuivanen
ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 23:  Anton Kuivanen prepares to enter the Octagon for his 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:  (L-R) Michael Chiesa kicks 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:  (L-R) 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:  (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 Josh Hedges/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:  (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 Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chiesa; Anton Kuivanen
ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 23:  (L-R) Anton Kuivanen punches Michael Chiesa in their lightweight bout during UFC 157 at Honda Center on February 23, 2013 in Anaheim, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Chiesa; Anton Kuivanen
ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 23:  (R-L) 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 Josh Hedges/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
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:  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:  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:  Michael Chiesa (left) is named the winner over Anton Kuivanen (right) after 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
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 20: Anton Kuivanen makes weight at the UFC 149 weigh-in at the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 20, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 20: Anton Kuivanen makes weight at the UFC 149 weigh-in at the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 20, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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
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