Result
Misha CirkunovSUB
MethodSUB
Round1
Time01:28
DateFeb 7, 2016
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueMGM Grand Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
15-9-0Misha Cirkunov
L
The Spartan | 19-11-0Alex Nicholson
Misha Cirkunov vs Alex Nicholson
Method :SUB
Round :1
Time :01:28
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Misha Cirkunov
Elo1670Good
3Y trend1726 → 1670
Fight Overview
Round1
Time01:28
MethodSUB
Alex Nicholson
Elo1630Solid
3Y trend1620 → 1630
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Misha Cirkunov won this fight by SUB in round 1 at 01:28. Misha Cirkunov led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Misha Cirkunov and Alex Nicholson across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Misha CirkunovAlex Nicholson
Elo edge
Misha Cirkunov1670-19 last move
Alex Nicholson1630+13 last move
Why they are ranked here
Misha CirkunovNot on the active ladder · 1670 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Jimmy Crute (rated 1720 at the time): +19.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Volkan Oezdemir (rated 1647 at the time): -24.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -60 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1581, not 1670: 89 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Alex NicholsonNot on the active ladder · 1630 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Jack May (rated 1602 at the time): +19.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Philipe Lins (rated 1554 at the time): -25.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +6 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1611, not 1630: 19 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Misha CirkunovvsAlex Nicholson
Total strikes
66vs16
Sig. strikes
32vs16
Takedowns
3vs0
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Finishing profile
Misha Cirkunovsubmission leads 53% of wins
Alex NicholsonKO/TKO leads 89% of wins
Common opponents
Ryan SpannMisha Cirkunov: loss · TKO (punches) · Mar 13, 2021Alex Nicholson: loss · Punches · Jan 26, 2018
Round stats
Misha Cirkunov vs Alex Nicholson is a completed Light Heavyweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : HENDRICKS VS THOMPSON. Misha Cirkunov defeated Alex Nicholson by SUB in round 1 at 01:28. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Misha Cirkunov vs Alex Nicholson quick answers
Who won Misha Cirkunov vs Alex Nicholson?
Misha Cirkunov won Misha Cirkunov vs Alex Nicholson by SUB in round 1 at 01:28.
What event is Misha Cirkunov vs Alex Nicholson on?
Misha Cirkunov vs Alex Nicholson is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : HENDRICKS VS THOMPSON.
What are the records for Misha Cirkunov vs Alex Nicholson?
Misha Cirkunov enters with a 15-9-0 record and Alex Nicholson enters with a 19-11-0 record.
What division is Misha Cirkunov vs Alex Nicholson?
Misha Cirkunov vs Alex Nicholson is listed as a Light Heavyweight fight.
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