Anton Kuivanen signed by the UFC on FUEL TV

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Here it is! Anton Kuivanen will fight Justin Salas at the February 15 FUEL TV event in Omaha. The Finnish Kuivanen has finished half of his 16 wins by submission and is currently on a 9-fight win streak. He’ll look to make it ten against Colorado’s 9-3 Salas,

Undefeated Californian C.J. Keith was originally slated to face off against Kuivanen on the card; however, the same day he was signed, he also received bad news that forced him to pull out of the fight.

Read more here: http://www.mmaviking.com

and here: http://www.ufc.com

Anton Kuivanen to Train with Masvidal at American Top Team

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Anton was interviewed again by MMA Viking, in which he commented on his training camp with ATT and Masvidal, to which he is boarding a flight today:

“I’m really excited about this opportunity. I love the training at the ATT. I get to spar with some of the best fighters in the world and get advice from superb coaches. I’ve trained with Jorge before and it went really well. I believe that was one of the reasons why the folks at the ATT asked me to join Masvidal’s camp. “ excited Kuivanen, a member of ATT Pro Team, said.

Full interview can be found at: http://www.mmaviking.com/anton-kuivanen-to-train-with-masvidal-at-att/

Exclusive Interview – “It’s only a matter of time until I fight under the UFC banner”

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In an exclusive interview with Anton Kuivanen, MMA Viking gets to know Finland’s most popular fighter. The 27 year old from Helsinki is coming off another impressive victory at Cage 17, and with a 16 win and 4 loss record is knocking on the UFC’s door.

MMA Viking : You haven’t lost since being caught in a kneebar in 2008, and just had another high profile victory the other week against Thiago Meller to continue your winning streak to 9. What did this win mean to you?

Kuivanen : The meaning of this victory was huge for me. Not only because I love the sport and winning, not just because losing sucks. I worked really hard to get ready for this battle, and I’m on my way to the top. By keeping my winning streak alive, and by beating all the opponents who steps in the cage with me, im sure I’ll get my shot to fight the best guys. Most of them are in the UFC, so thats where I wanna be!

Full interview found at: http://www.mmaviking.com/anton-kuivanen-interview-2011/