1. Katsunori Kikuno is a Japanese mixed martial artist.
14 Facts About Katsunori Kikuno
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Katsunori Kikuno joined Tsuyoshi Kohsaka's A-Square MMA team in 2004 and began his career in 2005.
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Katsunori Kikuno made his professional mixed martial arts debut in Japanese promotion DEEP's Future King Tournament 2005 defeating Hitoki Tsuti via doctor stoppage and Masashi Takeda via knockout.
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At the 2009 DEEP Lightweight Tournament Katsunori Kikuno became champion after defeating Koichiro Matsumoto via knockout.
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Katsunori Kikuno signed with the DREAM promotion after becoming DEEP Lightweight Champion and made his debut against Andre Dida at Dream 10 on July 20,2009.
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Katsunori Kikuno defeated Dida via a flurry of punches, winning his DREAM debut.
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Katsunori Kikuno faced Quinn Mulhern on January 4,2014, at UFC Fight Night 34.
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Katsunori Kikuno lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
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Katsunori Kikuno faced Sam Sicilia at UFC Fight Night 52 on September 20,2014.
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Katsunori Kikuno won the fight via submission in the second round.
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Katsunori Kikuno faced Kevin Souza on March 21,2015, at UFC Fight Night 62.
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Katsunori Kikuno lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
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Katsunori Kikuno faced Diego Brandao on September 27,2015, at UFC Fight Night 75.
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Katsunori Kikuno lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round and was released from the promotion.