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Misha Cirkunov signs multi-fight deal with UFC

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On Monday afternoon, Rise Management CEO Pat Wilson announced Canadian Light Heavyweight Misha Cirkunov had signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC.

It has been a long time coming for the 28-year-old from Ontario.

Misha Cirkunov signs multi-fight deal with UFC

“It feels amazing but still a little unreal to know that’s am now a UFC fighter,” Cirkunov told MMASucka.com. “I know I belong here now it’s my chance to prove it”

Cirkunov (9-2) has fought all over Canada, picking up nine victories; seven of which came via first round stoppage. The Latvia born fighter began his professional MMA career in 2010, but was a judo blackbelt prior to that.

No word as to who, where and when Cirkunov will make his UFC debut.

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TORONTO, CANADA – DECEMBER 10: Misha Cirkunov of Latvia celebrates after his submission victory over Nikita Krylov in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 206 event inside the Air Canada Centre on December 10, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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