Misha Cirkunov
Misha Cirkunov is a mixed martial artist from Latvia listed in the Light Heavyweight division. Misha Cirkunov holds a professional record of 15-9-0, including 6-7-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 1 came by knockout or TKO, 5 by submission and 0 by decision. Misha Cirkunov stands 6'3", has a 77-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 39 years old. Misha Cirkunov is currently on a 4-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.
Misha Cirkunov profile
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 15-9-0 |
| UFC record | 6-7-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Not Fighting |
| Country | Latvia |
| Age | 39 |
| Date of birth | 1987-02-27 |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Reach | 77" |
| Leg reach | 43.5" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 206 lbs |
| Current streak | L4 |
| Total octagon time | 1h 1m |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.86 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.06 |
| Striking accuracy | 51.9% |
| Striking defense | 57.8% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0 |
| Strikes to the head | 64.6% |
| Strikes to the body | 24.1% |
| Strikes to the legs | 11.4% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 4.15 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 76.9% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 1.71 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 80.46 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 1 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 5 |
| UFC wins by decision | 0 |
Misha Cirkunov recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-15 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araujo | Alonzo Menifield | loss | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 2022-02-26 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green | Wellington Turman | loss | Armbar From Bottom Guard |
| 2021-10-02 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker | Krzysztof Jotko | loss | Decision (Split) |
| 2021-03-13 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad | Ryan Spann | loss | Punches to Head On Ground |
| 2019-09-14 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje | Jimmy Crute | win | Peruvian Necktie On Ground |
| 2019-03-02 | UFC | UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith | Johnny Walker | loss | Flying Knee Head |
| 2018-10-27 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Oezdemir vs. Smith | Patrick Cummins | win | Arm Triangle From Side Control |
| 2017-12-16 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs. Dos Anjos | Glover Teixeira | loss | Punches to Head From Back Control |
| 2017-05-28 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira | Volkan Oezdemir | loss | Punch to Head In Clinch |
| 2016-12-10 | UFC | UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis | Nikita Krylov | win | Guillotine Choke On Ground |
| 2016-06-18 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson | Ion Cutelaba | win | Arm Triangle From Side Control |
| 2016-02-06 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson | Alex Nicholson | win | Neck Crank From Back Control |
| 2015-08-23 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Oliveira | Daniel Jolly | win | Punches to Head From Back Control |
| 2015-05-22 | HKFC | HKFC - Hard Knocks 43 | Shaun Asher | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2015-01-30 | HKFC | HKFC - Hard Knocks 41 | Rodney Wallace | win | TKO (Head Kick) |
| 2014-03-08 | PFC 2 | PFC 2 - Fight Night | Martin Desilets | win | Technical Submission (Triangle Choke) |
| 2013-09-07 | FFL 9 | FFL 9 - Northern Nightmare | Jon Ganshorn | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2012-03-17 | King of the Ring | King of the Ring - VI | Aaron Johnson | loss | Submission (Heel Hook) |
| 2011-12-03 | SFS 3 | SFS 3 - Meltdown in the Valley | Ali Mokdad | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2011-04-02 | Knockout Entertainment | Knockout Entertainment - MMA: The Reckoning | Ion Cherdivara | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2011-03-04 | UGC 26 | UGC 26 - Ultimate Generation Combat 26 | Ricardeau Francois | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2010-07-17 | AFC 3 | AFC 3 - Evolution | Shawn Pauliuk | win | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 2010-06-19 | W-1 MMA 5 | W-1 MMA 5 - Judgment Day | Roy Boughton | loss | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2010-01-30 | Ringside MMA 5 | Ringside MMA 5 - Triple Threat | Jeff Doyle | win | TKO (Punches) |
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Sources and methodology
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