Katsunori Kikuno vs Diego Brandao

UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson

Sep 26, 2015Saitama, Japan

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Katsunori Kikuno

Record: 24-8-2

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Diego Brandao

Record: 22-11-0

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Fighters' Core Metrics

Katsunori Kikuno

Diego Brandao

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Fighters' Core Metrics

Katsunori Kikuno

Diego Brandao

Katsunori Kikuno vs Diego Brandao AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

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UFC Record Breakdown

Katsunori Kikuno

Sub (31%)

Decision (31%)

Losses (38%)

Diego Brandao

KO/TKO (12%)

Sub (24%)

Decision (36%)

Losses (29%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy40%

Grappling Efficiency80%

Takedown Defense76%

Cardio & Endurance73%

Fight IQ80%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy47%

Grappling Efficiency78%

Takedown Defense80%

Cardio & Endurance73%

Fight IQ75%

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Katsunori Kikuno

Diego Brandao

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From opening bell, Katsunori Kikuno can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 2.6 significant strikes per minute while Diego Brandao looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Orthodox stance angles.

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Katsunori Kikuno

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UFC Record Breakdown

Sub (31%)

Decision (31%)

Losses (38%)

Katsunori Kikuno breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy40%

Grappling Efficiency80%

Takedown Defense76%

Cardio & Endurance73%

Fight IQ80%

Katsunori Kikuno's recent form

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
Premium analysis examines the momentum swings most likely to decide control.

Finishing Window

Premium analysis covers whether a credible finish window emerges from the pace, striking, and grappling matchup.

The premium breakdown compares the pace and position battle before revealing the selected verdict and supporting evidence. Diego Brandao must answer with clinch resets and smart cage craft to stay competitive.

Katsunori Kikuno brings the more polished entries (75%) while Diego Brandao relies on defensive frames (80%).

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Diego Brandao

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UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (12%)

Sub (24%)

Decision (36%)

Losses (29%)

Diego Brandao breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy47%

Grappling Efficiency78%

Takedown Defense80%

Cardio & Endurance73%

Fight IQ75%

Diego Brandao's recent form

Katsunori Kikuno vs Diego Brandao Stats Comparison

Age

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Height

5'8" (173 cm)

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5'7" (170 cm)

Weight

145 lbs (66 kg)

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145 lbs (66 kg)

Reach

66" (168 cm)

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64" (163 cm)

Stance

Orthodox

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Orthodox

AI Division Rank

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Status

Contender

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Contender

Key Insights: Katsunori Kikuno vs Diego Brandao AI Analysis

Pace delta

+0.3 significant strikes/min

Diego Brandao averages 2.9 significant strikes per minute while Katsunori Kikuno sits at 2.6.

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