Introduction
Brad Katona (born December 12, 1991) is a Canadian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) Bantamweight division and he wasThe Ultimate Fighter season 27 tournament featherweight winner.
Background
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. He started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu atWinnipeg Academy of Mixed Martial Artsand he also competed wrestling in high school. Katona also fought and won in the Canadian Golden Gloves championship and the Ringside World Championships in Kansas City, Missouri in 2011.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Katona began competing in mixed martial arts in 2010 earning an amateur record of 3–0. He competed in smaller promotions earning himself an unbeaten record of 6–0, he was then participated in the 27th season of The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated.
Having previously 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 Kavanaugh. Later that year he would earn himself a spot on The Ultimate Fighter season 27: Undefeated which featured undefeated featherweights and lightweights.
The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated
In November 2017, it was announced that Katona would be a cast member onThe Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated competing in the Featherweight tournament. On the show, Katona first defeated Kyler Phillips via majority decision and in the semi-finals he defeated Bryce Mitchell via third round submission(rear-naked choke). Katona then went on to win the final against Jay Cucciniello via a unanimous decision at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale. In doing so he became the 3rd Canadian in the shows run to win the tournament.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Returning to bantamweight Katona faced Matthew Lopez in a bout on December 8, 2018 at UFC 231. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Katona next faced Merab Dvalishvili on May 4, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 9. Katona lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Katona faced Hunter Azure on September 14, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje. Katona lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- The Ultimate Fighter 27 Featherweight tournament winner
Personal life
Katona earned a degree in mechanical engineering fromUniversity of Manitoba.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 12 matches | 10 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Win | 7–0 | Jay Cucciniello | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated | December 15, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Won the TUF 27 FW 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 | |
| Win | 4–0 | Patrick Ward | Decision (unanimous) | Havoc FC 11 | December 2, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Red Deer, Alberta, Canada | Featherweight bout. |
| Win | 3–0 | Josh Rich | Decision (unanimous) | Prestige FC 2 | March 12, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| Win | 2–0 | Myles Anderson | Submission (guillotine choke) | Prestige FC 1 | September 24, 2015 | 1 | 3:12 | Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 1–0 | Michael Hay | KO (punch) | MFC 41: All In | September 3, 2014 | 1 | 2:47 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |