BantamweightACTIVE
Brad Katona
16-5
Age
33
Height
5'6"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
64.5"
Avg Fight Time
13:27
Gym
SBG Ireland
Wins By
1 KO · 4 Sub · 10 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 4
Last 5
LLWLL
Finish Rate
33%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
Winnipeg, Canada
Fight History
LOSS
MD
vs Merab Dvalishvili
UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JM
vs Jean Matsumoto
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JB
vs Jesse Butler
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
HA
vs Hunter Azure
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
BA
vs Bekzat Almakhan
UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena· 2025-05-10
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:04
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:04
LOSS
GA
vs Garrett Armfield
UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis· 2024-01-20
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CG
vs Cody Gibson
UFC 292: Sterling vs. O'Malley· 2023-08-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
ML
vs Matthew Lopez
UFC 231: Holloway vs. Ortega· 2018-12-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JC
vs Jay Cucciniello
The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.8/min
Grappling
1.86 TD
Defense
50%
⚖️Brad adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
13 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
77%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
46%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
46%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
38%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
38%
⭐Other
Damage Events
38%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (77%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Jabs) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (123%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 245% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
52%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
50%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
42% acc73%
Clinch
78% acc15%
Ground
71% acc12%
Striking Differential+0.06/min
4.81 landed/min4.75 absorbed/min
4.81
Landed/Min
4.75
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed582
Sig. Strikes Attempted1109
Key Insights
Brad is a distance-first striker, with 73% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 71% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 73% of output at range with 42% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 6.4 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
34%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
62%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
5%
Landed
2
Defended
42
Total
44
1.86
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
44
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
30
Landed
88
Attempted
34%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.86/15min.
4 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (34%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,164
1.12
Ratio
Absorbed
1,040
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
43.6
High
Strikes/Min
6.4
Standing %
72%
R3 vs R1 Output
107%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (43.6) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
1:07
R2 Control
1:32
R3 Control
1:31
R1 to Final
+20%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+20.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+20.0pp
Body
+2.3pp
Leg
-22.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+11.1pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2877
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 4
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights