Tag: Misha Cirkunov

Misha Cirkunov Admits he Was ‘Nervous’ After UFC Negotiations Soured

Misha Cirkunov wasn’t out of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for long, but the process wasn’t easy. Last month, UFC President Dana White said that Cirkunov had “flaked” on a deal and therefore would not be brought back to the promotion. Less than a month later, White announced the UFC re-signed Cirkunov. For the Latvian […]

Misha Cirkunov wasn’t out of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for long, but the process wasn’t easy. Last month, UFC President Dana White said that Cirkunov had “flaked” on a deal and therefore would not be brought back to the promotion. Less than a month later, White announced the UFC re-signed Cirkunov. For the Latvian […]

Misha Cirkunov Back with UFC, Confirms Dana White

After losing out on Ryan Bader and Nikita Krylov to free agency, the UFC has finally come to terms with rising light heavyweight star Misha Cirkunov. UFC President Dana White confirmed the news today with Canada’s The Sports Network, just weeks after he told the outlet that Cirkunov was unlikely to be back in the […]

After losing out on Ryan Bader and Nikita Krylov to free agency, the UFC has finally come to terms with rising light heavyweight star Misha Cirkunov. UFC President Dana White confirmed the news today with Canada’s The Sports Network, just weeks after he told the outlet that Cirkunov was unlikely to be back in the […]

Dana White Abruptly Confirms That Misha Cirkunov’s UFC Career is Over

White has stated that contract negotiations have broken down, spelling the end of Cirkunov’s career in the promotion. The light-heavyweight seems to have burnt bridges with the UFC following failure to agree on contractual terms, according to UFC’s President. Cirkunov (who is 4-0 UFC) last fought at UFC 206 in December, where he submitted Nikita […]

White has stated that contract negotiations have broken down, spelling the end of Cirkunov’s career in the promotion. The light-heavyweight seems to have burnt bridges with the UFC following failure to agree on contractual terms, according to UFC’s President. Cirkunov (who is 4-0 UFC) last fought at UFC 206 in December, where he submitted Nikita […]

Dana White Abruptly Confirms That Misha Cirkunov’s UFC Career is Over

White has stated that contract negotiations have broken down, spelling the end of Cirkunov’s career in the promotion. The light-heavyweight seems to have burnt bridges with the UFC following failure to agree on contractual terms, according to UFC’s President. Cirkunov (who is 4-0 UFC) last fought at UFC 206 in December, where he submitted Nikita […]

White has stated that contract negotiations have broken down, spelling the end of Cirkunov’s career in the promotion. The light-heavyweight seems to have burnt bridges with the UFC following failure to agree on contractual terms, according to UFC’s President. Cirkunov (who is 4-0 UFC) last fought at UFC 206 in December, where he submitted Nikita […]

UFC Light Heavyweight Misha Cirkunov May Be Done in Promotion, Per Dana White

The UFC recently passed on matching Ryan Bader’s Bellator MMA contract offer, and now, it looks like they could lose another top 205lb’er. Misha Cirkunov, who was ranked 8th in the division before the UFC removed him from the rankings just weeks ago, fought out his contract at UFC 206 in Toronto. The heavy-handed Latvian […]

The UFC recently passed on matching Ryan Bader’s Bellator MMA contract offer, and now, it looks like they could lose another top 205lb’er. Misha Cirkunov, who was ranked 8th in the division before the UFC removed him from the rankings just weeks ago, fought out his contract at UFC 206 in Toronto. The heavy-handed Latvian […]

Anthony Johnson: ‘Misha Cirkunov Has my Attention, His Ass is Gangster’

It seems Misha Cirkunov has the respect of one of the top light heavyweights on the planet. Anthony Johnson is set for a title rematch against Daniel Cormier at UFC 210. The event will take place inside the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY on April 8. While the light heavyweight division isn’t considered by many […]

It seems Misha Cirkunov has the respect of one of the top light heavyweights on the planet. Anthony Johnson is set for a title rematch against Daniel Cormier at UFC 210. The event will take place inside the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY on April 8. While the light heavyweight division isn’t considered by many […]