Calvin Kattar(/ˈkeɪtər/KAY-tər;born March 26, 1988) is an American professionalmixed martial artistand owner of MMA promotionCombat Zone.[4][5]He currently competes in theFeatherweightdivision of theUltimate Fighting Championship(UFC). A professional competitor since 2007, Kattar formerly competed forEliteXC.As of September 17, 2024, he is #10 inUFC featherweight rankings[6]
Calvin Kattar | |
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Born | Calvin Kattar March 26, 1988 Methuen, Massachusetts,U.S. |
Other names | The Boston Finisher |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
Division | Lightweight Featherweight |
Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
Fighting out of | Methuen, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Team | New England Cartel (2015–present)[2] Lauzon MMA Hard Knocks Boston 617 Fight Sports Team Sityodtong |
Rank | Blue belt inBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3] |
Years active | 2007–present |
Mixed martial artsrecord | |
Total | 31 |
Wins | 23 |
By knockout | 11 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 10 |
Losses | 8 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 6 |
Mixed martial arts recordfromSherdog |
Background
editThe son of James and Sandra Kattar, Calvin was born and raised inMethuen, Massachusetts.[7]He has two brothers and a sister.[8][7]After initiating in the sport inninth grade,Kattar was a standoutwrestleratMethuen High School,[9]being ranked as high as eighth in the state (160 pounds)[10]and placing fifth at the Division IMIAAstate championships as aseniorin 2006.[11]Aftergraduating,he was unsure whether he shouldwrestle in collegeor not, and ended up opting to pursue a career inmixed martial arts.[11]He went on to earn an associate degree atMiddlesex Community College.[12]In an interview, Kattar expressed that he got a chance to train withNickandNate Diazwhen he was 19 years old, and how that influenced his way of training, stating:
“I got like three bloody noses a day. I’m out there dogging it out. I’m by myself. But it was a great opportunity. Long term I was able to see these guys and how they train on the West Coast. Watching the Diaz brothers train at 1 a.m. and realizing you can lie to yourself and say guys aren’t training like that, but somewhere they are. I was exposed to that, which is great."[13]
Mixed martial arts career
editKattar won eight consecutive bouts and was unbeaten in over seven years competing on the regional circuit primarily in his nativeNew Englandprior to his UFC career.[14]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
editKattar made his UFC debut replacingChoi Doo-hoagainstAndre Filion July 29, 2017 atUFC 214.[14]Kattar won the fight by unanimous decision.[15]
Kattar faced undefeated prospectShane Burgoson January 20, 2018 atUFC 220.[16]Kattar won the fight via technical knock out in round three.[17]The fight was awarded theFight of the Nightbonus.[18]
Kattar facedRenato Moicanoon April 7, 2018 atUFC 223.[19]He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[20]
Kattar faced promotional newcomerChris Fishgoldon October 27, 2018 atUFC Fight Night 138.[21]He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[22]By the bout, Kattar fulfilled his first four-fight contract with the UFC.[23]
Kattar facedRicardo LamasatUFC 238on June 8, 2019.[24]He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[25]
Kattar was scheduled to faceZabit Magomedsharipovon October 18, 2019 atUFC on ESPN 6.[26]However, Magomedsharipov was removed from the card due to injury on September 13 and the pairing was rescheduled for the following month atUFC on ESPN+ 21.[27]He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[28]This fight earned him theFight of the Nightaward.[29]
Kattar was scheduled to faceJeremy Stephenson April 18, 2020 atUFC 249.[30]However, on April 9,Dana White,the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed[31]and the bout eventually took place on May 9, 2020.[32]At the weigh-ins on May 8, Stephens missed weight, weighing in at 150.5 pounds, 4.5 pounds over the non-title featherweight limit. As a result, the bout proceeded as a catchweight bout and Stephens was fined 20% of his purse which went to Kattar.[33]Kattar won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[34]
The first bout of his new six-fight contract came againstDan Igeon July 16, 2020 atUFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige.[35][36]Kattar won the fight via unanimous decision.[37]
Next, Kattar faced formerUFC FeatherweightchampionMax Holloway,while headliningUFC on ABC 1on January 16, 2021.[38]In a one-sided fight where Kattar suffered plenty ofphysical traumadue to Holloway's strikes, which set multiple UFC records, he was defeated by unanimous decision.[39][40]Despite being a one-sided fight, both competitors earned theFight of the Nightawardas Kattar was able to land powerful strikes of his own, despite all the damage he received.[41][42]
Kattar facedGiga Chikadzeon January 15, 2022 atUFC on ESPN 32.[43]He won the fight via unanimous decision after knocking down and almost finishing Chikadze in the final seconds of the bout.[44]This fight earned him theFight of the Nightaward.[45]
Kattar facedJosh Emmetton June 18, 2022 in the main event atUFC on ESPN 37.[46]He lost the close bout via split decision.[47]14 of 19 MMA media outlets scored the bout in favor of Kattar.[48]This fight earned him his third consecutiveFight of the Nightaward.[49]
Kattar facedArnold Allenon October 29, 2022 atUFC Fight Night 213.[50]He lost the fight via technical knockout following a knee injury.[51]
Kattar faced formerUFC BantamweightchampionAljamain Sterlingon April 13, 2024 atUFC 300.[52]Kattar lost the fight by unanimous decision.[53]
Kattar was scheduled to faceKyle Nelsonon September 7, 2024, atUFC Fight Night 242.[54]However, Kattar withdrew from the bout for unknown reasons and was replaced bySteve Garcia.[55]
Championships and accomplishments
editMixed martial arts
edit- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- MMAJunkie.com
- 2020 May Knockout of the Monthvs.Jeremy Stephens[56]
Mixed martial arts record
edit31 matches | 23 wins | 8 losses |
By knockout | 11 | 1 |
By submission | 2 | 1 |
By decision | 10 | 6 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 23–8 | Aljamain Sterling | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 300 | April 13, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada,United States | |
Loss | 23–7 | Arnold Allen | TKO (knee injury) | UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen | October 29, 2022 | 2 | 0:08 | Las Vegas, Nevada,United States | |
Loss | 23–6 | Josh Emmett | Decision (split) | UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett | June 18, 2022 | 5 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas,United States | Fight of the Night. |
Win | 23–5 | Giga Chikadze | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Chikadze | January 15, 2022 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada,United States | Fight of the Night. |
Loss | 22–5 | Max Holloway | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar | January 16, 2021 | 5 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates | Fight of the Night. |
Win | 22–4 | Dan Ige | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige | July 16, 2020 | 5 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates | |
Win | 21–4 | Jeremy Stephens | KO (elbows) | UFC 249 | May 9, 2020 | 2 | 2:42 | Jacksonville, Florida,United States | Catchweight (150.5 lb) bout; Stephens missed weight. |
Loss | 20–4 | Zabit Magomedsharipov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar | November 9, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow,Russia | Fight of the Night. |
Win | 20–3 | Ricardo Lamas | KO (punches) | UFC 238 | June 8, 2019 | 1 | 4:06 | Chicago, Illinois,United States | |
Win | 19–3 | Chris Fishgold | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith | October 27, 2018 | 1 | 4:11 | Moncton, New Brunswick,Canada | |
Loss | 18–3 | Renato Moicano | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 223 | April 7, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Brooklyn, New York,United States | |
Win | 18–2 | Shane Burgos | TKO (punches) | UFC 220 | January 20, 2018 | 3 | 0:32 | Boston, Massachusetts,United States | Fight of the Night. |
Win | 17–2 | Andre Fili | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 214 | July 29, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California,United States | |
Win | 16–2 | Chris Foster | Decision (unanimous) | CES 38: Soriano vs. Makashvili | September 23, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Mashantucket, Connecticut,United States | |
Win | 15–2 | Kenny Foster | Decision (split) | CES 34: Curtis vs. Burrell | April 1, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Mashantucket, Connecticut,United States | |
Win | 14–2 | Gabriel Baino | Decision (unanimous) | Combat Zone 44: Steel Cage Fighters | June 14, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Salem, New Hampshire,United States | |
Win | 13–2 | Saul Almeida | Decision (unanimous) | CES 13: Real Pain | October 6, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Providence, Rhode Island,United States | |
Win | 12–2 | Cody Stevens | Decision (unanimous) | Combat Zone 39: Smack Down at the Rock | October 21, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Salem, New Hampshire,United States | Featherweight debut. |
Win | 11–2 | Luiz Rodrigues | Decision (unanimous) | Combat Zone 36: Smashing on the Rock | January 28, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Salem, New Hampshire,United States | |
Win | 10–2 | Chris Connor | TKO (punches) | Combat Zone 33: Massacre in the Meadow | June 19, 2010 | 1 | 3:40 | Gilford, New Hampshire,United States | |
Win | 9–2 | Jeff Anderson | TKO (punches) | Xtreme Championship Fight League 2 | March 26, 2010 | 3 | 4:05 | Lowell, Massachusetts,United States | |
Loss | 8–2 | Don Carlo-Clauss | Decision (split) | Xtreme Championship Fight League 1 | February 6, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Marlborough, Massachusetts,United States | |
Win | 8–1 | Andrew Montanez | Decision (unanimous) | American Steel Cagefighting 2 | September 11, 2009 | 5 | 5:00 | Salem, New Hampshire,United States | |
Win | 7–1 | Rodrigo Almeida | Submission (guillotine choke) | World Championship Fighting 7 | June 27, 2009 | 1 | 2:16 | Wilmington, Massachusetts,United States | |
Win | 6–1 | Jonathan Bermudez | TKO (punches) | Combat Zone 27: The Rock 2 | February 6, 2009 | 1 | 0:29 | Salem, New Hampshire,United States | |
Win | 5–1 | Bobby Diaz | Submission (triangle choke) | World Championship Fighting 5 | November 14, 2008 | 1 | 1:21 | Wilmington, Massachusetts,United States | |
Win | 4–1 | Kevin Roddy | KO (punches) | Combat Zone 26: The Rock | September 26, 2008 | 1 | 0:47 | Salem, New Hampshire,United States | |
Loss | 3–1 | James Jones | Submission (rear-naked choke) | EliteXC: Primetime | May 31, 2008 | 1 | 4:49 | Newark, New Jersey,United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Bob Pupa | TKO (submission to punches) | Combat Zone 24: Renaissance | October 13, 2007 | 1 | 0:51 | Revere, Massachusetts,United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Donald Peters | TKO (punches) | Combat Zone 23: Down and Out | August 25, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Revere, Massachusetts,United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Tony Armijo | TKO (punches) | Combat Zone 22: Cage Masters 3 | June 23, 2007 | 1 | 2:02 | Derry, New Hampshire,United States |
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