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Calvin Kattar

#5 Featherweight Division • 22-5-0 (W-L-D)
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Rob Font and Calvin Kattar trains at the UFC PI on May 13, 2021. (Photo by Zac Pacleb)
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3 years ago

Get an all-access look inside Abu Dhabi's groundbreaking Etihad Arena. See how the Fight Island team worked together to bring fans back to UFC events, then go Octagon-side with Dana White for Max Holloway vs Calvin Kattar.
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UFC's Grand New Stage

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UFC Fight Island 7: Calvin Kattar Octagon Interview

Calvin Kattar talks to Jon Anik after his main event fight with Max Holloway at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Kattar.
Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar face off during the UFC weigh-in at Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 15, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Kattar Faceoffs

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Max Holloway poses on the scale during the UFC weigh-in at Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 15, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Kattar Weigh-In Highlights

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Max Holloway prepares to fight Alexander Volkanovski in their UFC featherweight championship fight during the UFC 251 event at Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 12, 2020 on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuff.jpg
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UFC Fantasy: Significant Stats – UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Kattar

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UFC Fight Island 7: Calvin Kattar Lives For The Big Moment

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Calvin Kattar holds an open training session for fans and media during UFC Fight Night open workouts at Arbat Hall on November 6, 2019 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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Calvin Kattar's New England Cartel - Small But Hungry

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Calvin Kattar holds an open training session for fans and media during UFC Fight Night open workouts at Arbat Hall on November 6, 2019 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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3 years ago

Ingrained with Grit: Calvin Kattar Ready For What Lies Ahead

Calvin Kattar believes what sets him apart in the UFC is simply in his DNA. He'll put his grit to the test on January 16 at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Kattar.
Calvin Kattar celebrates his KO victory over Ricardo Lamas in their featherweight bout during the UFC 238 event at the United Center on June 8, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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Top Finishes: Calvin Kattar

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UFC FIGHT NIGHT: Holloway vs Kattar - UFC FIGHT ISLAND 7
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Holloway vs Kattar: Main Event Preview

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Calvin Kattar Is Right Where He Wants To Be

Find out what's on the mind of rising featherweight Calvin Kattar before his UFC Fight Night main event showdown with Max Holloway.

Stats & Records

  • 11
    Wins by Knockout
  • 2
    Wins by Submission
  • 9
    Wins by Decision
Striking accuracy 42% 42%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
379
Sig. Strikes Attempted
909
Grappling accuracy 29% 29%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
2
Takedowns Attempted
7
5.29
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
6.46
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.42
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.00
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
56
%
Sig. Str. Defense
78
%
Takedown Defense
0.84
Knockdown Ratio
10:14
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
337 (89%)
Clinch
5 (1%)
Ground
37 (10%)

Sig. Str. by target

77% 290 Head 14% 53 Body 9% 36 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
11 (50%)
DEC
9 (41%)
SUB
2 (9%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Holloway vs Kattar

    Round
    5
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
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  • Win

    Kattar vs Ige

    Round
    5
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
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Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Methuen, United States
Trains at
New England MMA
Fighting style
Freestyle
Age
32
Height
71.00
Weight
145.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 30, 2017
Reach
72.00
Leg reach
40.00
Q & A

When and why did you start training for fighting? After I saw a local MMA show and saw David George fight. This was back in 2007.

What ranks and titles have you held? NABC lightweight champion. Blue belt in BJJ. 

Do you have any heroes? My mother. 

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Ten years of hard work finally paid off.  I've been working towards this my whole life. 

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Associates degree at Middlesex Community College.  

What was your job before you started fighting? MMA promoter at Combat Zone MMA

Favorite grappling technique: Heel hook 

Favorite Striking technique: Jabs 

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Calvin Kattar prepares to fight Chris Fishgold in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Avenir Centre on October 27, 2018 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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