Light HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING

Misha Cirkunov

15-9

Age

Height

6'3"

Weight

206 lbs

Reach

77"

Avg Fight Time

04:44

Gym

Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV

Wins By

5 KO · 8 Sub · 2 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 4R2 1R3 1

Last 5

WLLLW

Finish Rate

87%

Bonuses

—

Style

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Location

Riga, Latvia

Fight History

WIN

vs Daniel Jolly

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Oliveira· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R1 4:45

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 4:45

LOSS

vs Wellington Turman

UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green· 2025-09-27

Submission

Armbar From Bottom Guard

R2 1:29

SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R2 1:29

LOSS

vs Krzysztof Jotko

UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Ryan Spann

UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 1:11

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 1:11

WIN

vs Jimmy Crute

UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27

Submission

Peruvian Necktie On Ground

R1 3:38

SubmissionPeruvian Necktie On Ground·R1 3:38

WIN

vs Alex Nicholson

UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson· 2025-09-27

Submission

Neck Crank From Back Control

R2 1:28

SubmissionNeck Crank From Back Control·R2 1:28

LOSS

vs Alonzo Menifield

UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araujo· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:28

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:28

WIN

vs Patrick Cummins

UFC Fight Night: Oezdemir vs. Smith· 2025-09-27

Submission

Arm Triangle From Side Control

R1 2:40

SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R1 2:40

LOSS

vs Glover Teixeira

UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs. Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R1 2:45

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 2:45

LOSS

vs Volkan Oezdemir

UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R1 0:28

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 0:28

WIN

vs Ion Cutelaba

UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson· 2025-09-27

Submission

Arm Triangle From Side Control

R3 1:22

SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R3 1:22

LOSS

vs Johnny Walker

UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith· 2019-03-02

KO/TKO

Flying Knee Head

R1 0:36

KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R1 0:36

WIN

vs Nikita Krylov

UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis· 2016-12-10

Submission

Guillotine Choke On Ground

R1 4:38

SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R1 4:38

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Diverse Kickboxer

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.9/min

Grappling

4.15 TD

Defense

58%

⚖️Misha adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 52% striking and 40% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

7 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

57%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Head Kicks

57%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Elbows

29%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Knees

29%

⭐Other

Uppercuts

29%

🥊Head/Hand

Jabs

14%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

2× detected

Clinch → Takedown

2× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (57%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (114%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 201% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

17% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

83% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)

Punches to Head From Back Control

100% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (4 techniques, 5 total finishes)

From Back Control

Neck Crank From Back Control

20% of subs

From Side Control

Arm Triangle From Side Control

40% of subs

Standing/Scramble

Guillotine Choke On Ground

20% of subs

Other

Peruvian Necktie On Ground

20% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 83% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head From Back Control (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 4 different submission techniques. Led by Arm Triangle From Side Control (2x). Versatile ground finisher.
🎪📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚔️

All-around threat: Elite on both feet and mat. Adapts to any opponent's style.

💪

Peak strengths: TD/15min (4.2) and Sub/15min (1.7).

🔥

Finisher: 87% of wins end in finish (5 KO + 8 subs).

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 77% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (53% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

52%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

58%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

42% acc57%

Clinch

69% acc22%

Ground

93% acc21%

Striking Differential+0.80/min

3.86 landed/min3.06 absorbed/min

3.86

Landed/Min

3.06

Absorbed/Min

0.00

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed237

Sig. Strikes Attempted457

Key Insights

Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.

Integrates body kicks.

Effective ground striker: 21% from ground at 93% accuracy.

High pace fighter: 4.5 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

40%

Below Avg

0%100%

TD Defense

77%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

21%

Landed

Defended

Total

4.15

TD / 15min

1.71

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

40%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

7 total attempts

Early Hunter

71%

14%

Key Insights

Aggressive wrestler averaging 4.15 TD/15min.

Solid TD defense at 77%.

Active submission threat (1.71/15min).

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Ground active: 21% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

237

1.90

Ratio

Absorbed

125

Chin Rating

Good

KD Exchange

0/4

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

35.9

High

Strikes/Min

4.5

Standing %

82%

R3 vs R1 Output

53%

Fades Late

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.90x) - consistent striking dominance.

🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.

⚙️ High engagement score (35.9) - maintains relentless pace.

📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 53% of R1 pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 13 fights

R1 Control

0:53

R2 Control

0:49

R3 Control

1:21

R1 to Final

-33%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Increases leg kicks late in fights (+37.5pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-35.8pp

Body

-1.8pp

Leg

+37.5pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+14.9pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2881

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 3

33% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights