About Brad Katona

Bradley Devin Katona (born December 12, 1991) is a Canadian mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of 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.

Personal life and 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. Katona graduated from Dakota Collegiate, where he competed in wrestling.

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