Calvin Kattar, born on March 26, 1988, is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Featherweight division (145 lbs). Raised in Methuen, Massachusetts, Kattar excelled in wrestling during high school before opting for a career in MMA over college wrestling. He trained with the Diaz brothers in his early years, shaping his approach to the sport.
Before making his UFC debut, Kattar amassed an impressive record on the regional circuit, securing eight consecutive victories and remaining unbeaten for over seven years in the New England area. His UFC debut came at UFC 214, where he stepped in as a replacement to face Andre Fili, emerging victorious with a unanimous decision. As of April 2024, Kattar holds the #8 ranking in the UFC Featherweight division with a respectable record of 23 wins and 7 losses (23-7-0).
Calvin Kattar Next Fight - Opponent, Date, Location
Calvin Kattar is all geared up to lock horns with former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling on April 13, 2024, at UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill. The venue for this match-up will be the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
The duo will square off on the preliminary card of the event, which will be headlined by Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill. This fight marks Aljamain Sterling's debut in the featherweight division of the UFC.
Also Read: Calvin Kattar vs. Aljamain Sterling Head to Head Record
Calvin Kattar Record
Calvin Kattar has a professional MMA record of 23 wins to 7 losses (23-7-0) and maintains a UFC record of 7 wins and 5 losses (7-5-0). Kattar secured wins through submission on 2 occasions, achieved 11 wins by knockout, and emerged victorious 10 times based on judges' decisions.
| 30 matches | 23 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 1 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 10 | 5 |
Aljamain Sterling Record
Aljamain Sterling has compiled a professional MMA record of 23 wins and 4 losses (23-4-0). Out of his 23 wins, 3 victories came in the form of a KO, 8 via submission, 11 wins by decision, and once via an opponent disqualification. He has fought 19 times in the UFC and maintains a record of 15 wins and 4 losses within the promotion (15-4-0).
| 27 matches | 23 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 2 |
| By submission | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 11 | 2 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
Calvin Kattar Last Fight
Calvin Kattar's last fight was against the English featherweight fighter Arnold Allen. This fight transpired at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen on October 29, 2022. During the first round, both fighters engaged in a cautious feeling-out process, with Kattar primarily utilizing his jab as a range finder. Allen landed a significant straight left, establishing himself early in the fight. Despite Kattar's attempts to take initiative with strikes, Allen's movement and angles allowed him to out-box Kattar and land several effective shots, particularly with his left hand.
However, towards the end of the round, Kattar experienced a critical moment when he chased Allen, causing his knee or ankle to buckle. Despite Allen briefly engaging in a headlock, Kattar managed to survive until the end of the round. The fight concluded early in the second round when Kattar suffered a leg injury, leading to the referee's intervention and awarding Allen the victory by TKO.
Last Updated On April 3, 2024
FAQs
A. He is scheduled to face former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling in his upcoming bout at UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill on April 13, 2024.
A. Calvin Kattar’s MMA record is 23 wins and 7 losses.
A. No, he lost his last fight against Arnold Allen.
A. Calvin Kattar is 36 years old as of April 2024.
A. Calvin Kattar is 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) tall.
