UFC Fight Night 138: Main Card Predictions

Light Heavyweight: Misha Cirkunov vs Patrick Cummins

The Russian, Misha Cirkunov should be the victor at Fight Night 138

American, Patrick Cummins has been fighting for UFC for the past four years to middling success. Having began his MMA career at the late age of 29, the now 37-year-old, despite relative consistency has never been close to a title opportunity in the competitive Light-Heavyweight division.

The 31 year old Russian, Misha Cirkunov, in contrast, was supposed to be a top contender in the Light-Heavyweight ranks but despite winning his first four UFC fights came unstuck when clashing with genuine title hopefuls, Volkan Oezdemir and Glover Teixeira.

However, despite those losses, the fact remains that Cirkunov is a talented striker, way beyond Cummins's league. Cummins's typical game plan is to wear his opponent down before securing a take down; however, that is a risky strategy versus such an accomplished puncher.

Therefore, the favorite has to be Cirkunov. It really is his fight to lose.

Prediction: Misha Cirkunov via Knockout