Katsunori Kikuno, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 24 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws. He specialized in the featherweight division, standing at 5' 8' tall with a reach of 66'. His orthodox stance marked his approach to combat. In terms of performance, Kikuno demonstrated an average of 2.64 significant strikes per minute, maintaining a striking accuracy of 40%. He absorbed an average of 2.47 strikes per minute, showcasing a strike defense of 61%. His takedowns per 15 minutes averaged at 1.88, with a takedown accuracy of 75%, and he attempted approximately 0.8 submissions per 15 minutes. Notable victories in Kikuno's career include his win against Sam Sicilia, who held an ELO rating of 1012. In his most recent fights, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Quinn Mulhern in January 2014. However, he suffered losses to Tony Ferguson and Edimilson Souza via knockout/technical knockout, as well as Diego Brandao, also by knockout/technical knockout. His last fight took place on September 26, 2015.