Michael Chiesa vs. Anton Kuivanen

Preliminary Card | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Feb 23, 2013
W
Chiesa defeats Kuivanen
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 2:29 Round 2 of 3, 7:29 Total
vs.
Submission 2:29 R2
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Fighter Comparison

6-0-0

Climbed to 7-0
Pro
Record
17-5-0

Fell to 17-6
-200
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+170
(Slight Underdog)

United States
Nation

Finland
Spokane Valley
Washington
Fights out of
Helsinki
Uusimaa
25
+2 mos, 2 wks, 2 days
Age at Fight 28
+9 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
156.2 lbs
(70.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
156.0 lbs
(70.8 kgs)
6'1"
(185cm)
Height
5'8"
(173cm)
75.5"
(192cm)
Reach
72.0"
(183cm)
Sikjitsu Gym Primus Fight Team

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Kuivanen
12%
Chiesa
88%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 157

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche
  • Date: Saturday 02.23.2013 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: Honda Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Anaheim, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 6 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Chiesa Disclosed Pay: $30,000
  • Kuivanen Disclosed Pay: $8,000
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