Interview with Grad

After cage coup: “That’s how I made it into the UFC!”

Bogdan Grad's UFC coup was preceded by a tough year of training. He explained to Krone+ how he climbed the MMA Olympus - and how young talents can do the same.(Bild: UFC, Rene Zmugg, Krone KREATIV)

He came, saw and won! Bogdan Grad has reached the goal of his dreams, snatching a contract in the UFC, the strongest cage league in the world, with a victory at the Contender Series in Las Vegas. Krone+ spoke to the man from Graz about the night of nights, Botox, the next steps, an enjoyable life and his tips for the "ideal" career path.

Cap, short shirt, lips still a little fat, eyes tired but happy. The day after. In the front of the car are Gerhard and Michael Ettl, his coaches and mentors. Bogdan has made himself comfortable in the back. Ready for the first "Krone" call as a newly crowned featherweight giant in the world's largest MMA organization ...