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Falls in native Canada
Katona lost to Garrett Armfield via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC 297 on Saturday in Toronto.
ANALYSIS
There's absolutely a case to be made that Katona deserved a better fate. He struggled a tad during the striking exchanges over the first ten minutes, but ended each of the first two rounds with a takedown. Round 3 wasn't close. Brad was the much better conditioned athlete, while Armfield limped to the finish line. It wasn't enough. Each of the three judges had Armfield up 20-18, so the final frame didn't matter. The only two-time winner in the history of The Ultimate Fighter, the 32-year-old Katona simply couldn't afford a loss in a fight like this as a -215 favorite in his native Canada.
There's absolutely a case to be made that Katona deserved a better fate. He struggled a tad during the striking exchanges over the first ten minutes, but ended each of the first two rounds with a takedown. Round 3 wasn't close. Brad was the much better conditioned athlete, while Armfield limped to the finish line. It wasn't enough. Each of the three judges had Armfield up 20-18, so the final frame didn't matter. The only two-time winner in the history of The Ultimate Fighter, the 32-year-old Katona simply couldn't afford a loss in a fight like this as a -215 favorite in his native Canada.
Taking on Armfield
Katona agreed to a bantamweight bout against Garrett Armfield at UFC 297 on Jan. 20 in Ontario, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nlreports.
ANALYSIS
The 31-year-old defeated Cody Gibson to win The Ultimate Fighter in August for the second time, and he'll make his first appearance in the UFC since 2019, when he was dropped from the promotion. Katona posted a 2-2 record during his previous run in the outfit, but he went 4-0 in Brave CF before earning another opportunity through TUF.
The 31-year-old defeated Cody Gibson to win The Ultimate Fighter in August for the second time, and he'll make his first appearance in the UFC since 2019, when he was dropped from the promotion. Katona posted a 2-2 record during his previous run in the outfit, but he went 4-0 in Brave CF before earning another opportunity through TUF.
Wins TUF for second time
Katona defeated Cody Gibson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) at UFC 292 on Saturday in Boston. He effectively becomes the bantamweight champion of season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter and officially receives a UFC contract.
ANALYSIS
Statistically, this was a razor-thin fight, with Katona actually losing the significant striking battle 160-to-164. However, it was clearly Katona landing the harder shots in each round, and by the end of the fight, he had done considerable and visible damage to the right eye of Gibson. Katona also put a solid chin on display, as Gibson found his mark on a few Round 3 shots that would have put many in the division out cold. In addition to the UFC contract earned here by the 31-year-old, he'll make history by becoming the only fighter to win TUF in two separate season. Katona will also take home an extra $50,000 after this back-and-forth affair was awarded Fight of the Night honors.
Statistically, this was a razor-thin fight, with Katona actually losing the significant striking battle 160-to-164. However, it was clearly Katona landing the harder shots in each round, and by the end of the fight, he had done considerable and visible damage to the right eye of Gibson. Katona also put a solid chin on display, as Gibson found his mark on a few Round 3 shots that would have put many in the division out cold. In addition to the UFC contract earned here by the 31-year-old, he'll make history by becoming the only fighter to win TUF in two separate season. Katona will also take home an extra $50,000 after this back-and-forth affair was awarded Fight of the Night honors.
Chance to make history at UFC 292
Katona will take on Cody Gibson at UFC 292 on August 19 to determine the bantamweight winner of season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter.
ANALYSIS
Katona will face a fellow Team Chandler combatant in Gibson, both of whom come from the "veterans" portion of the show. It's a particularly unique opportunity for Katona, who has a chance to make UFC history by being the first ever combatant to win The Ultimate Fighter in two separate seasons. To get here, Katona defeated Timur Valiev via split decision in what was one of the most competitive fights of the show. Before TUF, Katona had last seen UFC action in 2019 and even shared the cage with the likes of top bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili. Since his UFC release, Katona went on to win four consecutive fights under the banner of Brave FC. A win Saturday would give the 31-year-old fighter a second chance on the UFC roster.
Katona will face a fellow Team Chandler combatant in Gibson, both of whom come from the "veterans" portion of the show. It's a particularly unique opportunity for Katona, who has a chance to make UFC history by being the first ever combatant to win The Ultimate Fighter in two separate seasons. To get here, Katona defeated Timur Valiev via split decision in what was one of the most competitive fights of the show. Before TUF, Katona had last seen UFC action in 2019 and even shared the cage with the likes of top bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili. Since his UFC release, Katona went on to win four consecutive fights under the banner of Brave FC. A win Saturday would give the 31-year-old fighter a second chance on the UFC roster.
Released from UFC
Katona has been released from the UFC, Aaron Bronsteter of TSN.ca reports.
ANALYSIS
Katona was beginning to make a name for himself as he defeated Jay Cucciniello and Matthew Lopez in his first two UFC fights. However, after falling to Merab Dvaslishvili and Hunter Azure in his last two matchups, the Canadian has been dropped by the UFC.
Katona was beginning to make a name for himself as he defeated Jay Cucciniello and Matthew Lopez in his first two UFC fights. However, after falling to Merab Dvaslishvili and Hunter Azure in his last two matchups, the Canadian has been dropped by the UFC.