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Brando Pericic
#14 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 21%
0.0
TD Avg
100%
Finish %
top 3%
58%
Str Def
top 11%
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

VOLUME98ACCURACY83KO POWER98TAKEDOWNS21TD DEFENSE63SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY59ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Contender
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
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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