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Brando Pericic
#13 Heavyweight

Brando Pericic

W5
“The Balkan Bear”
7-1-0
0Contender
/Heavyweight/Age 31/Orthodox/6' 5"/79″ reach/245 lbs
Win %
88%
SLpM
11.0
Str Acc
57%
Str Def
58%
TD Avg
0.0
TD Def
71%
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
100%

At a Glance

11.0
SLpM
top 1%
57%
Str Acc
top 22%
0.0
TD Avg
100%
Finish %
top 3%
58%
Str Def
top 12%
Brando Pericic "The Balkan Bear" is a orthodox Heavyweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as an elite striker. With a record of 7-1-0, the fighter boasts a 88% win rate across 8 pro contests, with a 100% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include high-output striking at 11.00 significant strikes per minute, 57% striking accuracy, and a 79" reach that creates a clear distance advantage.
Career Arc
8 fightspeak +7 · current +7

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 98 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 83 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 98 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 21 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 63 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 30 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 59 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME98ACCURACY83KO POWER98TAKEDOWNS21TD DEFENSE63SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY59ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Contender
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 57% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 58% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 0% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 71% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
11.00+7.58 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
4.26+1.08 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.00-1.52 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.00-0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (4.26)Landed (11.00)
0
+6.74

Wins by Method

100%Finish
KO/TKO686%
Submission114%
Decision00%
7 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (7)
6 KO
1 SUB
Losses (1)
1 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
KO
W
KO
W
KO
W
KO
W
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
27/51(53%)
R2
47/76(62%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
75%
17%
Distance: 57Clinch: 13Ground: 6
Target
68%
16%
16%
Head: 52Body: 12Leg: 12

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.1
Avg Control / Fight
0:08
TD Success Rate
33%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
0 of 8
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.3 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History3 UFC + 5 pre-UFC
8 fights7W
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
WShamil Gaziev
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
May 2, 2026KKO/TKO Punch23:44
WIN
Method
KO/TKO Punch
Round
2
of 3
Time
3:44
Division
Heavyweight
Opening Odds
-115/-105
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
2026-05-02
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