Topic: Kuivanen vs. Salas
Kuivanen vs. Salas
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01.25.2012 | 9:20 PM ET
Prediction: correct Salas correct Decision
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01.25.2012 | 9:20 PM ET
Prediction: correct Salas wrong KO/TKO wrong Round 2
01.25.2012 | 9:29 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Kuivanen wrong Decision
02.08.2012 | 10:00 AM ET
Prediction: wrong Kuivanen wrong Decision
Kuivanen is the number 2 lighweight in Europe, but Salas comes from a good camp (Grudge Training Center).
I'm leaning towards Kuivanen, an experienced guy with a good overall game.
02.08.2012 | 10:56 AM ET
Prediction: correct Salas correct Decision
"I'm too old to be run by the fears of dumb people "
02.08.2012 | 11:00 AM ET
Prediction: correct Salas correct Decision
"Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one" - Benjamin Franklin
02.12.2012 | 9:15 PM ET
Prediction: correct Salas correct Decision
"I'm too old to be run by the fears of dumb people "
02.12.2012 | 9:18 PM ET
Prediction: correct Salas correct Decision
"Fedor via Armbar"
02.12.2012 | 9:47 PM ET
Prediction: correct Salas correct Decision
* Edited at 02.13.2012, 1:36 AM ET *
"I will **** you." ~Me
02.13.2012 | 2:01 AM ET
Prediction: correct Salas correct Decision
Jeremy Gullion @jgullion77
@JoeEllenberger Hey my man how's training going? Hope your health is holding up great, been praying for U. How do U think Justin Salas cont.
8:40 PM - 12 Feb 12 via web · DetailsJeremy Gullion @jgullion77
@JoeEllenberger Is gonna do against his @UFC opponent this Wednesday in Omaha? I hope to see you in the octagon real soon, ur bad ass bro!!!
8:48 PM - 12 Feb 12 via web · DetailsJoe Ellenberger @JoeEllenberger
@jgullion77 Training is good! I don't know much about his opponent, but it should be a good scrap!
In reply to Jeremy Gullion 10:19 PM - 12 Feb 12 via Twitter for iPhoneJoe Ellenberger @JoeEllenberger
@jgullion77 @ufc Thanks for the support!!
In reply to Jeremy Gullion 10:19 PM - 12 Feb 12 via Twitter for iPhone* Edited at 02.13.2012, 2:22 AM ET *
"I will **** you." ~Me
02.13.2012 | 2:21 AM ET
Prediction: correct Salas correct Decision
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Jeremy Gullion @jgullion77
@JoeEllenberger Hey bro I just found out U suffered UR first loss as a pro, did the guy just have better wrestling and hold U down 4 the W?
9:32 AM - 21 Jan 12 via web · Detailshttps://twitter.com/#!/JoeEllenberger
Jeremy Gullion @jgullion77
@JoeEllenberger I definitely didn't C that loss coming, R U still N good health & good spirits I hope? Still really looking forward to con..
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Jeremy Gullion @jgullion77
@JoeEllenberger Seeing U in the @UFC real soon! UR a tremendous talent w/ A world of potential, U'll learn a gr8 deal frm the loss con...
9:36 AM - 21 Jan 12 via web · DetailsJeremy Gullion @jgullion77
@JoeEllenberger & B back stronger sharper, hungrier & better then ever! Maybe 1 more impressive W & U should get the call 2 the @ufc 4 sure!
9:39 AM - 21 Jan 12 via web · DetailsJeremy Gullion @jgullion77
@JoeEllenberger Im 1 of UR biggest supporters & fans 4 sure! Stay awesome homie -signed- @jgullion77 / @rorschach
9:42 AM - 21 Jan 12 via web · DetailsJoe Ellenberger @JoeEllenberger
@jgullion77 @rorschach Holy 5 tweets! Haha just had an off night, def not better than me, but had a better performance than me for sure.
Hide conversation 3:04 PM - 21 Jan 12 via Twitter for iPhone · DetailsJoe Ellenberger @JoeEllenberger
@jgullion77 @rorschach I am in good health, good spirits, surrounded by gr8 people & training partners & coaches, learned a lot & I am a
Hide conversation 3:06 PM - 21 Jan 12 via Twitter for iPhone · DetailsJoe Ellenberger @JoeEllenberger
@jgullion77 @rorschach better man & fighter because of it. Thanks for the support!Tune in for @EllenbergerMMA on Feb 15! #EllenbergerNation
Hide conversation 3:07 PM - 21 Jan 12 via Twitter for iPhone · Details"I will **** you." ~Me
02.14.2012 | 8:57 AM ET
Prediction: correct Salas correct Decision
"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "
02.14.2012 | 9:11 AM ET
Prediction: correct Salas correct Decision
"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"
02.14.2012 | 9:13 AM ET
Prediction: correct Salas correct Decision
"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"
02.14.2012 | 5:45 PM ET
Prediction: correct Salas correct Decision
Of note, Salas doesn't stay in guards of guys with submission skills, his takedown when facing a guy like Anton is more of lifting a guy up and dropping him on his back without following to the ground, unless it's Hughes-style and he can land in side control. Also he doesn't sit in anyones guard, he stands out of their guard holding their ankles kicking at their hammies and throwing a few punches to the body and head. This may be because he's not as comfortable in his submission defense, but regardless it works for him and he stays busy enough standing up with his opponents back on the mat for the ref not to step in. At one point he stood up from landing in side control after a slam to go back to his position of holding the ankles and throwing some kicks and punches if that says anything.
Both guys have cardio for days so no one should gas in this one, both guys look like they could go 10 rounds in every fight I saw, Anton will throw more punches, but since he's generally moving forwards while throwing, I have to assume Salas will take every opportunity to switch levels and dump him like Anton has never seen in Finland. It all comes down to how quickly Anton can get back up because it's hard to submit a guy who's standing, holding your ankles, rather than attempting any passes or even entering your guard. Because of this, I think Salas takes the decision.
* Edited at 02.14.2012, 6:02 PM ET *
"I Stab Waterbeds!"
02.14.2012 | 5:53 PM ET
Prediction: correct Salas correct Decision
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02.14.2012 | 6:00 PM ET
Prediction: correct Salas correct Decision
"If you're matched up against me, you better be prepared to give your life...because I am prepared to take it. - Conor McGregor"
02.14.2012 | 7:05 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Kuivanen wrong Decision
"Common sense is not so common."
02.14.2012 | 8:34 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Kuivanen wrong Decision
"“Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.” ― Oscar Wilde"
02.14.2012 | 8:47 PM ET
Prediction: correct Salas correct Decision
02.14.2012 | 9:47 PM ET
Prediction: correct Salas correct Decision
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