Katsunori Kikuno vs. Quinn Mulhern joins UFC in Singapore lineup

A lightweight bout between UFC newcomer Katsunori Kikuno (21-5-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) and Quinn Mulhern (18-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) is the latest addition to January’s UFC Fight Night event in Singapore.

UFC officials today announced the bout via foxsports.com.

The UFC Fight Night event takes place Jan. 4 in Singapore. A venue and broadcast plans, as well as the number/name of the event, haven’t been announced.

The 31-year-old Kikuno is a black belt in judo and Kyokushin karate, and his fighting style is highly reflective of his traditional martial arts background. His previous 28 professional MMA contests have all taken place in his native Japan, where he’s a former DEEP champion and previous DREAM competitor. He enters the UFC with a five-fight winning streak, as well 14 stoppages in 21 career wins.

Mulhern, a former KOTC champion, went 3-1 with Strikeforce, which included victories in his final three appearances. He eventually moved to the UFC, where he suffered a TKO loss to veteran welterweight Rick Story at UFC 158. Mulhern, who’s pulled out of his past two bouts due to injuries, now drops to lightweight.

The latest UFC in Singapore card includes:

• Jake Ellenberger vs. Tarec Saffiedine
• Hacran Dias vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri
• Katsunori Kikuno vs. Quinn Mulhern

For more on UFC in Singapore, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.

(Pictured: Quinn Mulhern)