Misha Cirkunov

MMA Record: 15-9-0
UFC Record: 6-7-0
Weight Class: Light Heavyweight

Misha Cirkunov - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Misha Cirkunov has 6 wins in the UFC. Misha Cirkunov lands an average of 3.86 significant strikes per minute and averages 4.15 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

13
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Misha Cirkunov, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 15 wins, 9 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the 205 lbs weight class, he stands tall at 6'3" with a reach of 77". In terms of fighting style, Cirkunov demonstrates a significant striking rate of 3.86 per minute and an accuracy of 51%, while also absorbing an average of 3.06 strikes per minute with a defense rate of 57%. His grappling skills are evident in his takedown attempts, averaging 4.15 per 15 minutes, with a success rate of 39%. Throughout his UFC career, Cirkunov has achieved notable victories, including a triumph over Nikita Krylov, whose ELO rating was 1094 at the time of their encounter. In recent years, he competed in five fights, with a win against Jimmy Crute via Peruvian Necktie submission in September 2019. However, his subsequent bouts have resulted in losses to Ryan Spann (KO/TKO), Krzysztof Jotko (Split Decision), Wellington Turman (Submission), and Alonzo Menifield (KO/TKO). His most recent fight took place on October 15, 2022.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1094

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 3'
Weight
Light Heavyweight
Reach
77'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Feb 27 1987
Age
38
Peak ELO
1083
ELO Rank
720 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
243-97-4
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1045.1
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1015.8

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.86
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
51%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.06
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
57%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
4.15
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
39%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.7
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Misha Cirkunov Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2022-10-15 UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araujo Alonzo Menifield KO/TKO Punch 1 1:28 Loss
2022-02-26 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green Wellington Turman SUB Armbar 2 1:29 Loss
2021-10-02 UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker Krzysztof Jotko S-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2021-03-13 UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad Ryan Spann KO/TKO Punches 1 1:11 Loss
2019-09-14 UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje Jimmy Crute SUB Peruvian Necktie 1 3:38 Win
2019-03-02 UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith Johnny Walker KO/TKO Flying Knee 1 0:36 Loss
2018-10-27 UFC Fight Night: Oezdemir vs. Smith Patrick Cummins SUB Arm Triangle 1 2:40 Win
2017-12-16 UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs. Dos Anjos Glover Teixeira KO/TKO Punches 1 2:45 Loss
2017-05-28 UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira Volkan Oezdemir KO/TKO Punch 1 0:28 Loss
2016-12-10 UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis Nikita Krylov SUB Guillotine Choke 1 4:38 Win
2016-06-18 UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson Ion Cutelaba SUB Arm Triangle 3 1:22 Win
2016-02-06 UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson Alex Nicholson SUB Neck Crank 2 1:28 Win
2015-08-23 UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Oliveira Daniel Jolly KO/TKO Punches 1 4:45 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Misha Cirkunov ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
13 2022-10-15 Alonzo Menifield 1053 Loss -15 1022
12 2022-02-26 Wellington Turman 986 Loss -19 1037
11 2021-10-02 Krzysztof Jotko 1055 Loss 0 1056
10 2021-03-13 Ryan Spann 1041 Loss -17 1056
9 2019-09-14 Jimmy Crute 1045 Win +21 1073
8 2019-03-02 Johnny Walker 1044 Loss -17 1052
7 2018-10-27 Patrick Cummins 1014 Win +19 1069
6 2017-12-16 Glover Teixeira 1118 Loss -13 1050
5 2017-05-28 Volkan Oezdemir 1000 Loss -20 1063
4 2016-12-10 Nikita Krylov 1094 Win +23 1083
3 2016-06-18 Ion Cutelaba 1000 Win +19 1060
2 2016-02-06 Alex Nicholson 1000 Win +20 1041
1 2015-08-23 Daniel Jolly 1000 Win +21 1021

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