Combat Edge Intelligence

Anton Kuivanen vs Justin Salas

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

26-13-0Record12-7-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'8"
TBDReachTBD
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Primus Fight TeamTeamGrudge Training Center

What's at stake

Justin Salas is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Anton Kuivanen carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Anton KuivanenNow 1578
If they win+13→ 1591
If they lose-11→ 1567
Justin SalasNow 1593
If they win+15→ 1608
If they lose-17→ 1576

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1526 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1612 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.27
Sig. strikes / min
3.42
38%
Strike accuracy
43%
1.63
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.96
67%
Strike defense
69%
1.20
Takedown avg.
2.43
100%
Takedown accuracy
21%
71%
Takedown defense
0%
0.40
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Anton KuivanenJustin Salas
1600165020142015201620172018201920202021

Win method breakdown

7 (27%)
KO/TKO
4 (33%)
8 (31%)
Submission
3 (25%)
11 (42%)
Decision
5 (42%)

Combat Edge model read

Justin Salas56%
Anton Kuivanen 44%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Justin Salas a 56% favorite over Anton Kuivanen in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Justin Salas holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1593 to 1578, a 15-point edge.

Anton Kuivanen enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Justin Salas enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Anton Kuivanen finishes 58% of wins inside the distance, Justin Salas 58%.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.