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Brad Katona

Brad Katona (born December 12, 1991) is a Canadian mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former Brave CF Bantamweight Champion. He is also the only fighter to win The Ultimate Fighter twice, winning The Ultimate Fighter 27 featherweight tournament and The Ultimate Fighter 31 bantamweight tournament.[5][6]

Brad Katona
Born (1991-12-19) December 19, 1991 (age 32)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Other namesSuperman
ResidenceDublin, Ireland
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
DivisionBantamweight (2010–present)
Featherweight (2018)
Lightweight (2015)
Reach64.5[1] in (164 cm)
Fighting out ofDublin, Ireland[2]
TeamStraight Blast Gym Ireland, Winnipeg Academy of Mixed Martial Arts[2]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Black belt in Shotokan Karate[4]
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins13
By knockout1
By submission3
By decision9
Losses3
By decision3
Amateur record
Total3
Wins3
By submission3
Losses0
Other information
UniversityUniversity of Manitoba (BSc)[4]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Personal life and background edit

Katona was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He started training in karate at the age of five and earned his black belt at the age of 14. Katona graduated from Dakota Collegiate, where he competed in wrestling.[7]

He started Brazilian jiu-jitsu at Winnipeg Academy of Mixed Martial Arts.[4] In 2011, Katona fought and won in the Canadian Golden Gloves championship and the Ringside World Championships in Kansas City, Missouri.[8]

He earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Manitoba.[4]

Mixed martial arts career edit

Early career edit

Katona began competing in mixed martial arts in 2010 earning an amateur record of 3–0.[9] After turning professional, he competed in smaller promotions, earning himself an unbeaten record of 6–0. Katona earned a degree as a mechanical engineer before deciding to focus fully on his MMA career in 2016. In 2017, he moved to Dublin to train with Straight Blast Gym Ireland under coach John Kavanagh.[2]

The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated edit

In November 2017, it was announced that Katona would be a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated competing in the featherweight tournament.[10] On the show, Katona first defeated Kyler Phillips via majority decision[11] and in the semi-finals he defeated Bryce Mitchell via third round submission (rear-naked choke).[12] Katona then went on to win the final against Jay Cucciniello via a unanimous decision at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale.[13] In doing so he became the third Canadian in the show's history to win the tournament and is also the first Canadian to win the competition outside of the TUF: Nations tournament format.[14]

Ultimate Fighting Championship edit

Returning to bantamweight, Katona faced Matthew Lopez in a bout on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231.[15] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[16]

Katona next faced Merab Dvalishvili on May 4, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 9 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.[17] Katona would lose the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Katona faced Hunter Azure on September 14, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje.[19] Despite moments of success Katona would lose the fight via unanimous decision.[20]

Katona was released by the UFC on February 11, 2020. After going 2–2 in the promotion.[21]

Brave Combat Federation edit

In September 2020, it was reported that Katona signed with Elite MMA Championship (EMC) and he was scheduled to meet Stipe Brčić on October 31, 2020, in the co-main event of EMC 6.[22] However, the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[23][24]

Katona faced Borislav Nikolić on April 1, 2021, at Brave CF 50.[25] At weigh-ins, Katona came in 1.1 pounds (0.5 kg) over the bantamweight limit and was fined a percentage of his purse which went to his opponent.[26] He won by guillotine in the third round.[27]

Katona faced Bair Shtepin on August 21, 2021, at Brave CF 53.[28] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[29]

Katona defeated Hamza Kooheji on March 11, 2022, at Brave CF 57 for the vacant BRAVE CF Bantamweight Championship.[30]

The Ultimate Fighter 31 edit

In March 2023, it was announced that Katona would make his second appearance on The Ultimate Fighter, fighting in the bantamweight division.[31]

He was selected as a part of Team Chandler. In the quarterfinal Katona faced Carlos Vera, and won the fight via unanimous decision.[32] He switched to Team McGregor in the semi-finals.

In the semi-final round, Katona faced former teammate Timur Valiev, and won the fight via split decision.[33]

Katona faced former teammate Cody Gibson in the tournament final on August 19, 2023, at UFC 292.[34] He won the fight via unanimous decision to win the tournament and become the only TUF fighter to win twice.[35] The bout also won the Fight of the Night award.[36]

Return to UFC edit

Katona faced Garrett Armfield on January 20, 2024, at UFC 297.[37] He lost the bout by unanimous decision.[38]

Katona is scheduled to face Jesse Butler on June 8, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 242.[39]

Championships and accomplishments edit

Mixed martial arts record edit

Professional record breakdown
16 matches 13 wins 3 losses
By knockout 1 0
By submission 3 0
By decision 9 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 13–3 Garrett Armfield Decision (unanimous) UFC 297 January 20, 2024 3 5:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win 13–2 Cody Gibson Decision (unanimous) UFC 292 August 19, 2023 3 5:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States Won The Ultimate Fighter 31 Bantamweight tournament. Fight of the Night.
Win 12–2 Gamzat Magomedov Decision (unanimous) Brave CF 63 October 19, 2022 5 5:00 Isa Town, Bahrain Defended the BRAVE CF Bantamweight Championship.
Win 11–2 Hamza Kooheji Decision (split) Brave CF 57 March 11, 2022 5 5:00 Isa Town, Bahrain Won the vacant BRAVE CF Bantamweight Championship.
Win 10–2 Bair Shtepin Decision (unanimous) Brave CF 53 August 21, 2021 3 5:00 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Win 9–2 Borislav Nikolić Submission (guillotine choke) Brave CF 50 April 1, 2021 3 0:40 Arad, Bahrain
Loss 8–2 Hunter Azure Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje September 14, 2019 3 5:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss 8–1 Merab Dvalishvili Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy May 4, 2019 3 5:00 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Win 8–0 Matthew Lopez Decision (unanimous) UFC 231 December 8, 2018 3 5:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Return to Bantamweight.
Win 7–0 Jay Cucciniello Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale July 6, 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won The Ultimate Fighter 27 Featherweight tournament.
Win 6–0 Stephen Cervantes Decision (unanimous) Mercenary Combat League 1 August 16, 2017 3 5:00 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Win 5–0 Austin Ryan Submission (kneebar) XFFC 13: Future Stars February 2017 3 4:49 Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Return to Bantamweight.
Win 4–0 Patrick Ward Decision (unanimous) Havoc FC 11 December 2, 2016 3 5:00 Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Featherweight debut.
Win 3–0 Josh Rich Decision (unanimous) Prestige FC 2 March 12, 2016 3 5:00 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Return to Bantamweight.
Win 2–0 Myles Anderson Submission (guillotine choke) Prestige FC 1 September 24, 2015 1 3:12 Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada Lightweight debut.
Win 1–0 Michael Hay KO (punch) MFC 41: All In September 3, 2014 1 2:47 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Bantamweight debut.

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Mixed martial arts exhibition record edit

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 4–0 Timur Valiev Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler Aug 1, 2023 (airdate) 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter 31 Semi-final round.
Win 3–0 Carlos Vera Decision (unanimous) Jun 27, 2023 (airdate) 2 5:00 The Ultimate Fighter 31 Quarterfinal round.
Win 2–0 Bryce Mitchell Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Jun 20, 2018 (airdate) 3 4:17 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter 27 Semi-final round.
Win 1–0 Kyler Phillips Decision (majority) Apr 25, 2018 (airdate) 2 5:00 The Ultimate Fighter 27 Quarterfinal round.

See also edit

References edit

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