Misha Cirkunov Fell Into Depression After Losing Streak

Misha Cirkunov spoke with reporters following his win over Patrick Cummins at UFC Fight Night 138. Highlights are below via MMAjunkie:

On hitting depression after his losing streak: “After my last two losses, not many people know, but I almost went through a depression…I knew there was more out there. It’s just that I was a little bit lost in direction, where to go, what to do. Because, you know, I got some money, but then all the taxes were killing me. I had to pay them off, and I couldn’t make a move right away. I went on a little bit of a depression in terms of I was little bit lost and confused. And then me and my wife, we just talked about it. We just decided to just make a move and just go to Las Vegas.”

On a rematch with Volkan Oezdemir: “I just want him to know that I’m going to be climbing back and I want the UFC to know that my aim is really high. It’s just one day at a time, and I know in the future we’ll dance again. I’m sure he’s not going to be the next guy, obviously. But, in the future, a couple more wins for me. If it’s like another impressive win, I don’t see why not.”