Bradley Devin Katona was born on December 12,1991 and is a Canadian mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
25 Facts About Brad Katona
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Brad Katona is the only fighter to win The Ultimate Fighter twice, winning The Ultimate Fighter 27 featherweight tournament and The Ultimate Fighter 31 bantamweight tournament.
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Brad Katona started training in karate at the age of five and earned his black belt at the age of 14.
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Brad Katona started Brazilian jiu-jitsu at Winnipeg Academy of Mixed Martial Arts.
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In 2011, Katona fought and won in the Canadian Golden Gloves championship and the Ringside World Championships in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Brad Katona earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Manitoba.
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Brad Katona earned a degree as a mechanical engineer before deciding to focus fully on his MMA career in 2016.
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In November 2017, it was announced that Brad Katona would be a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated competing in the featherweight tournament.
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Brad Katona then went on to win the final against Jay Cucciniello via a unanimous decision at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale.
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Brad Katona next faced Merab Dvalishvili on May 4,2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 9 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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Brad Katona faced Hunter Azure on September 14,2019, at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Gaethje.
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Brad Katona was released by the UFC on February 11,2020.
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In September 2020, it was reported that Brad Katona signed with Elite MMA Championship and he was scheduled to meet Stipe Brcic on October 31,2020, in the co-main event of EMC 6.
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Brad Katona faced Borislav Nikolic on April 1,2021, at Brave CF 50.
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At weigh-ins, Brad Katona came in 1.1 pounds over the bantamweight limit and was fined a percentage of his purse which went to his opponent.
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Brad Katona faced Bair Shtepin on August 21,2021, at Brave CF 53.
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Brad Katona defeated Hamza Kooheji on March 11,2022, at Brave CF 57 for the vacant BRAVE CF Bantamweight Championship.
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In March 2023, it was announced that Brad Katona would make his second appearance on The Ultimate Fighter, fighting in the bantamweight division.
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Brad Katona was selected as a part of Team Chandler.
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Brad Katona faced former teammate Cody Gibson in the tournament final on August 19,2023, at UFC 292.
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Brad Katona won the fight via unanimous decision to win the tournament and become the only TUF fighter to win twice.
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Brad Katona faced Garrett Armfield on January 20,2024, at UFC 297.
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Brad Katona faced Jesse Butler on June 8,2024 at UFC on ESPN 57.
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Brad Katona faced Jean Matsumoto on October 19,2024 at UFC Fight Night 245.
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Brad Katona was scheduled to face Bekzat Almakhan on May 10,2025 at UFC 315.