“TUF GOAT” – Fans go wild after Conor McGregor’s teammate Brad Katona creates history winning The Ultimate Fighter twice

Brad Katona from Team McGregor makes history by winning the The Ultimate Fighter title for the 2nd time. The feat achieved by Katona has never been achieved before.

Brad Katona makes history after winning The Ultimate Fighter twice(Image courtesy: MMA Mania, MMA News)

The Ultimate Fighter season 31 came to its perfect conclusion at UFC 292. Kurt Holobaugh(Lightweight) and Brad Katona(Bantamweight) emerged victorious from the group. But the standout story belonged to Brad Katona, who made history by winning The Ultimate Fighter twice. Brad Katona was part of Team McGregor.

Katona previously won this competition in the year 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter 27. His 2018 victory came in the featherweight division. Katona found himself outside the UFC after only three fights in the organization but moved on to win the Brave CF title. He worked his way through another shot at the UFC through TUF. Katona entered the TUF group as a heavy favorite and was also known for his experience.

At the start of the season, Katona fought under Team Chandler but, later in the show, switched to Team McGregor. The 31-year-old fought through the bantamweight group to make it to the TUF finals for the 2nd time. His final matchup at UFC 292 came against Cody Gilson. Katona won the fight with scores 29-28 and 30-27 to clinch the TUF title for the 2nd time.

Brad Katona becomes the first fighter to become a two-time TUF winner ? #UFC292 pic.twitter.com/cqknb7TySA
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) August 20, 2023

Katona’s victory gives him another shot at his dream of competing in the UFC. The bantamweight division consists of a lot of big names, but the TUF 31 winner aims to be better than his last stint in the UFC. Hopefully, Katona finds success in his second stint.

Fans react to Brad Katona winning the TUF title for the 2nd time

Q 1692524408 — Brad Katona was a part of Conor McGregor’s team in The Ultimate Fighter 31(Image courtesy: SundayWorld, MMA Fighting)

Brad Katona became the first two-time Ultimate Fighter winner after his match at UFC 292. He fought through all the bantamweights in the show to emerge as the champ. His victory against Cody Gilson gave him another shot at UFC. Fans all over the internet went wild after watching Brad clinch the TUF title. Check out some of the fan reactions:

TUF GOAT ? https://t.co/Hqwqi9SZns
— Caffeinated Man ? (@jdc171717) August 20, 2023

This is a wild achievement
— ChuckMMA (@TheFightClock) August 20, 2023

https://twitter.com/iamthemisterx/status/1693060349270917497

Well deserved ??
— FOOTBALLPIPZY⚽️ (@FootballPipzy) August 20, 2023

https://twitter.com/tat665108/status/1693170412618989706

LOVED THIS FIGHT! @ufc #UFC292 #gibson #katona
— Laurencio Ronquillo (@SonLaurencio) August 20, 2023

Great fight!
— Cyborg (@cyborgnfts) August 20, 2023

just remember this is the look of the future BMF Champion #UFC292 pic.twitter.com/vSPkvC5jou
— Eddie-Capital (@eddiejedi) August 20, 2023

2 TUF @ufc
— Jackson Burlison (@jacksonburlison) August 20, 2023

Also at at 2 different weight divisions
— Jacob Castro (@JayKayOohh) August 20, 2023

Katona had the opportunity to work under both coaches as the 31-year-old switched teams in between the show. Brad was successful in making his coaches proud. This victory will give Katona another run at his UFC career. One of the most esteemed promotions, UFC, has been a dream platform for every MMA fighter, and now Brad Katona is about to embark on his second stint.