UFC

Brad “Superman”Katona

UFC16-5-0

Division
Bantamweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 6"
Weight
135 lbs.
Reach
64"
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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

51%

492 landed · 964 attempted

Takedown accuracy

33%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-08-19 to 2025-05-11

Wins

2 / 5

Losses

3 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Brad Katona Bio

Brad Katona is a Canadian mixed martial artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, who competed in the UFC’s bantamweight division. He began his professional MMA career in 2014, made his UFC debut on July 6, 2018, and is listed at 5 feet 6 inches tall. Katona has trained at SBG Ireland in Dublin and holds black belts in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Shotokan Karate. He also graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Katona’s defining achievement is becoming the first two-time winner of The Ultimate Fighter. He won the featherweight tournament on The Ultimate Fighter 27 in 2018, then returned to win the bantamweight tournament on The Ultimate Fighter 31 in 2023. His UFC profile characterizes him as an MMA fighter with submission credentials, while his career has also included decision-based tactical performances. Katona last fought in the UFC on May 10, 2025; UFC officials confirmed to MMA Fighting that he was released from the roster on June 17, 2025, so he should be described as a former UFC fighter rather than an active UFC roster member.

Record
16-5-0
Division
Bantamweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 6"
Weight
135 lbs.
Reach
64"
Leg reach
36.00

Brad Katona Questions & Answers

What division did Brad Katona compete in for the UFC?

Brad Katona competed as a UFC bantamweight, although he won The Ultimate Fighter 27 tournament at featherweight before returning to win The Ultimate Fighter 31 at bantamweight.

Is Brad Katona currently a UFC fighter?

No. Katona’s last UFC bout was on May 10, 2025, and UFC officials confirmed his roster release on June 17, 2025.

What did Brad Katona accomplish on The Ultimate Fighter?

Katona won The Ultimate Fighter 27 featherweight tournament in 2018 and The Ultimate Fighter 31 bantamweight tournament in 2023, making him the first two-time winner of the show.

Where has Brad Katona trained?

The UFC lists Katona as training at SBG Ireland in Dublin. Earlier in his martial-arts development, he trained Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the Winnipeg Academy of Mixed Martial Arts.

What is Brad Katona’s fighting style?

Katona is listed as an MMA fighter with black belts in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Shotokan Karate. His UFC profile notes guillotine and rear-naked-choke submission wins, reflecting a well-rounded game with a meaningful grappling component.

Did Brad Katona attend college?

Yes. Katona earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manitoba and worked as a mechanical engineer before training full-time.

How tall is Brad Katona and when did he make his UFC debut?

Katona is listed at 5 feet 6 inches tall. His UFC debut came on July 6, 2018, at the The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale.