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Katsunori Kikuno

21-8-2JapanJapanLast 5
Amateur MMA 2-0Muay Thai 0-1

Last fight: No contest vs Shuhei Sone · No Contest · Dec 26, 2021

21-8-2 · 13 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Diego BrandaoTKO · R1 0:28
UFCUFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson·September 28, 2015

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CAREER SUMMARY

Katsunori Kikuno holds a professional MMA record of 21-8-2. Kikuno has won 21 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Kikuno lands 2.85 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy and averages 2.16 takedowns per 15 minutes. Kikuno also has 1 recorded Muay Thai bout. Kikuno also has 11 recorded Special rules bouts. Most recent fight: September 28, 2015. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'8"173 cm
Weight
145 lbs66 kg
Reach
66"168 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Oct 31, 1981
Age
45
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Kagoshimo, Japan

Career history

  1. NC
    vs Shuhei Sone
    DreamGate11· Dec 26, 2021· 21-8-2
    NC
    R2 · 2:00
  2. WIN
    vs Takuya Oyama
    DEEP 76 Impact· Jun 26, 2016· Lightweight· 21-8-2 vs 7-4
    TKO
    R2 · 4:46
  3. LOSS
    vs Diego Brandao
    UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson· Sep 28, 2015· Featherweight· 20-8-2 vs 20-10
    TKO
    R1 · 0:28
  4. LOSS
    vs Edimilson Souza
    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs LaFlare· Mar 21, 2015· Featherweight· 20-7-2 vs 16-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:31
  5. WIN
    vs Sam Sicilia
    UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson· Sep 20, 2014· Featherweight· 20-6-2 vs 12-5
    SUB
    R2 · 1:38
  6. LOSS
    vs Tony Ferguson
    UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw· May 24, 2014· Lightweight· 19-6-2 vs 15-3
    TKO
    R1 · 4:06
  7. WIN
    vs Quinn Mulhern
    UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs Lim· Jan 4, 2014· Lightweight· 19-5-2 vs 18-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Yong Jae Lee
    DEEP 63 Impact· Aug 25, 2013· Lightweight· 18-5-2 vs 7-4
    SUB
    R1 · 4:12
  9. WIN
    vs Jutaro Nakao
    DEEP Cage Impact 2013· Jun 15, 2013· Lightweight· 17-5-2 vs 24-18-4
    TKO
    R1 · 1:07
  10. WIN
    vs Luiz Andrade I
    DEEP Cage Impact 2012· Dec 8, 2012· Lightweight· 16-5-2 vs 14-13-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:08
  11. WIN
    vs Yasuaki Kishimoto
    DEEP 60 Impact· Oct 19, 2012· Lightweight· 15-5-2 vs 11-5-2
    MD
  12. LOSS
    vs Satoru Kitaoka
    DEEP 58 Impact· Jun 15, 2012· Lightweight· 14-5-2 vs 29-11-8
    UD
  13. WIN
    vs Kwang Hee Lee
    DEEP· Oct 29, 2011· 14-4-2 vs 5-3
    TKO
  14. LOSS
    vs Mizuto Hirota
    Deep 55 Impact· Aug 26, 2011· Lightweight· 13-4-2 vs 13-4-1
    UD
  15. WIN
    vs Daisuke Nakamura
    Dream: Fight For Japan!· May 29, 2011· Lightweight· 13-3-2 vs 23-13
    UD
  16. WIN
    vs Nobuhiro Obiya×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Deep 50 Impact· Oct 24, 2010· Lightweight· 12-3-2 vs 12-4-1
    SD
  17. LOSS
    vs Gesias Cavalcante
    Dream 15· Jul 10, 2010· Lightweight· 11-3-2 vs 15-3-1
    SD
  18. WIN
    vs Kuniyoshi Hironaka
    Dream 13· Mar 22, 2010· Lightweight· 11-2-2 vs 16-7
    TKO
    R1 · 1:26
  19. LOSS
    vs Eddie Alvarez
    Dream 12: Cage of the Rising Sun· Oct 25, 2009· Lightweight· 10-2-2 vs 19-2
    SUB
    R2 · 3:42
  20. WIN
    vs Andre Amado
    Dream 10· Jul 20, 2009· Lightweight· 10-1-2 vs 6-3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:47
  21. WIN
    vs Koichiro Matsumoto
    Deep 41 Impact· Apr 16, 2009· Lightweight· 9-1-2 vs 8-2
    TKO
    R1 · 4:32
  22. WIN
    vs Bu Kyung Jung
    Deep 40 Impact· Feb 20, 2009· Lightweight· 8-1-2 vs 0-4
    TKO
    R1 · 4:15
  23. WIN
    vs Jang Yong Kim
    Deep 39 Impact· Dec 10, 2008· Lightweight· 7-1-2 vs 2-3
    UD
  24. WIN
    vs Yoshihiro Tomioka
    Deep 37 Impact· Aug 17, 2008· Lightweight· 6-1-2 vs 12-6-5
    TKO
    R2 · 2:34
  25. WIN
    vs Seigo Inoue
    Deep 35 Impact· May 19, 2008· Lightweight· 5-1-2 vs 1-4-1
    UD
  26. WIN
    vs Takuhiro Kamikozono
    Deep 29 Impact· Apr 13, 2007· 4-1-2 vs 8-5
    MD
  27. WIN
    vs Hiroki Nagaoka
    Deep 27 Impact· Dec 20, 2006· 3-1-2 vs 9-12-6
    MD
  28. WIN
    vs Yutaka Kobayashi
    Deep 26 Impact· Oct 10, 2006· 2-1-2 vs 1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:26
  29. DRAW
    vs Luiz Andrade I
    DEEP· Jul 8, 2006· 1-1-2 vs 2-3-1
    DRAW
  30. WIN
    vs Ichiro Kojima
    Fighting Network ZST· Jun 4, 2006· 1-1-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
  31. LOSS
    vs Yukinari Tamura
    Deep 23 Impact· Feb 5, 2006· Welterweight· 0-1-1 vs 1-0-2
    UD
  32. DRAW
    vs Junpei Chikano
    Fighting Network ZST· Nov 23, 2005· 0-0-1 vs 0-3-2
    DRAW

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power56
Kick power68
Punch speed61
Kick speed56
Accuracy59
Takedowns94
Ground striking62
Submissions97
Chin65
Body strength73
Cardio87

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 21-8-2 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.85per min
45% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.93per min
56% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.16per 15 min
80% success
Takedowns stuffed91%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 2-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.85per min
45% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.93per min
56% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.16per 15 min
80% success
Takedowns stuffed91%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min
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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1752▲11
Peak
1785Jan 4, 2014
Rated fights
31
1500160017001800200620082010201220142016Nov 23, 2005 · 1495Feb 5, 2006 · 1462Jun 4, 2006 · 1507Jul 8, 2006 · 1503Oct 10, 2006 · 1556Dec 20, 2006 · 1584Apr 13, 2007 · 1603May 19, 2008 · 1610Aug 17, 2008 · 1640Dec 10, 2008 · 1653Feb 20, 2009 · 1667Apr 16, 2009 · 1699Jul 20, 2009 · 1725Oct 25, 2009 · 1704Mar 22, 2010 · 1734Jul 10, 2010 · 1725Oct 24, 2010 · 1736May 29, 2011 · 1755Aug 26, 2011 · 1744Oct 29, 2011 · 1752Jun 15, 2012 · 1743Oct 19, 2012 · 1750Dec 8, 2012 · 1757Jun 15, 2013 · 1766Aug 25, 2013 · 1773Jan 4, 2014 · 1785May 24, 2014 · 1767Sep 19, 2014 · 1779Mar 21, 2015 · 1762Sep 28, 2015 · 1741Jun 26, 2016 · 17521752

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Frequently asked questions

When does Katsunori Kikuno fight next?

Katsunori Kikuno has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Katsunori Kikuno's record?

Katsunori Kikuno's professional MMA record is 21-8-2.

Who is Katsunori Kikuno fighting next?

Katsunori Kikuno's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Katsunori Kikuno fight last?

Katsunori Kikuno most recently fought Diego Brandao at UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson on Monday, September 28, 2015, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Katsunori Kikuno fight in?

Katsunori Kikuno fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Katsunori Kikuno have?

Katsunori Kikuno has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How tall is Katsunori Kikuno?

Katsunori Kikuno is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Katsunori Kikuno weigh?

Katsunori Kikuno weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Katsunori Kikuno's reach?

Katsunori Kikuno has a reach of 66" (168 cm).

How old is Katsunori Kikuno?

Katsunori Kikuno is 45 years old (born Oct 31, 1981).

Where is Katsunori Kikuno from?

Katsunori Kikuno is from Japan.

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