Calvin Kattar News
Aljamain Sterling turns his attention to Calvin Kattar after Max Holloway fight fizzles out: “I just think he has bigger opportunities”
Harry Kettle - December 8, 2023
Aljamain Sterling has called for a fight against Calvin Kattar after plans for a bout with Max Holloway seemingly fell through. Ever since his loss to Sean O’Malley earlier this year, Aljamain Sterling has been looking for fresh opportunities. At the top of that list, seemingly, is a move to featherweight.
Aljamain Sterling reveals he's been offered Calvin Kattar for UFC featherweight debut
Cole Shelton - November 14, 2023
Aljamain Sterling could be moving up to featherweight for his next fight. Sterling is coming off a knockout loss to Sean O’Malley in August to lose the bantamweight title. Prior to the setback, he was already talking about moving up to featherweight, as the cut to 135lbs was getting harder and harder.
Calvin Kattar reveals torn ACL is expected to hold him out of action until 2024: "I just want to make sure I’m 100 percent"
Josh Evanoff - February 9, 2023
UFC featherweight contender Calvin Kattar will be out of action for a while. ‘The Boston Finisher’ has been out of the octagon since his clash with Arnold Allen last October. That bout was a bit of a must-win for Kattar, as he was still gunning for a title shot after losing to Josh Emmett that summer. Instead, disaster struck for the featherweight.
Calvin Kattar announces he tore his ACL in Arnold Allen fight, set to undergo surgery
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2022
Calvin Kattar has suffered a torn ACL. In the main event of UFC Vegas 63, Kattar was taking on Arnold Allen in a pivotal fight for the featherweight division. Yet, at the end of the first round, Kattar attempted a flying knee and landed awkwardly. To begin the second round, Allen landed a leg kick and Kattar dropped down to the ground and the fight was stopped due to the injury.
UFC Vegas 63 Bonus Report: Tresean Gore among four 'POTN' winners
Chris Taylor - October 29, 2022
The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 63 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Calvin Kattar vs. Arnold Allen. Tonight’s men’s featherweight main event did not end in the fashion anyone had hoped for. After an exciting opening four minutes, ‘The Boston Finisher’ appeared to blow out his knee in the late stages of round one. Kattar decided to continue fighting for round two but immediately proceeded to collapse following a low kick from Allen. The fight was immediately waved off by the referee and ‘Almighty’ walked away the victor.
Pros react after Arnold Allen defeats Calvin Kattar by TKO at UFC Vegas 63
Chris Taylor - October 29, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 63 event was headlined by a key featherweight matchup featuring Arnold Allen taking on Calvin Kattar. Allen (19-1 MMA) had entered the contest sporting an eleven-fight winning streak, his most recent being a first-round TKO victory over Dan Hooker. ‘Almighty’ was sporting a perfect 9-0 record inside of the Octagon ahead of tonight’s affair.
UFC Vegas 63 Results: Arnold Allen stops Calvin Kattar in Round 2 (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 29, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 63 event is headlined by a key featherweight matchup featuring Arnold Allen taking on Calvin Kattar. Allen (18-1 MMA) will enter the contest sporting an eleven-fight winning streak, his most recent being a first-round TKO victory over Dan Hooker. ‘Almighty’ has gone a perfect 9-0 since making his UFC debut back in June of 2015.
UFC Vegas 63: 'Kattar vs. Allen' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 29, 2022
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 63 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Calvin Kattar vs. Arnold Allen. Kattar (23-6 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound from his split decision setback to Josh Emmett this past June. Prior to that loss, ‘The Boston Finisher’ had earned a unanimous decision victory over Giga Chikadze.
Calvin Kattar not looking for a fast-track to title shot with win over Arnold Allen: "I want that Charles Oliveira s*it, make people proud"
Josh Evanoff - October 25, 2022
UFC featherweight contender Calvin Kattar isn’t looking for a fast track to the top. ‘The Boston Finisher’ has been out of action since his main event with Josh Emmett in June. That bout was a devastating one for Kattar, as he lost by split decision. However, many fighters came to his defense and stated that he deserved the decision.
Dan Hardy sheds light on UFC exit, slams Dana White for staging concern for Calvin Kattar after Max Holloway fight: "That's just dirty"
Josh Evanoff - October 21, 2022
Former UFC commentator Dan Hardy has accused Dana White of staging concern for fighters. ‘The Outlaw’ was one of the most colorful fighters in the welterweight division from 2008 to 2012. His knockout power saw him claim wins over names such as Mike Swick and Marcus Davis. Hardy even scored a title shot against Georges St-Pierre in 2010.
Calvin Kattar vs. Arnold Allen to headline October UFC Fight Night card
Cole Shelton - September 14, 2022
A featherweight banger between Calvin Kattar and Arnold Allen has been booked for October. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, who was told by Dana White, Kattar and Allen will meet in the main event of a Fight Night card on October 29. The event is set to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Brendan Schaub shoots down claims of robbery for Calvin Kattar's loss to Josh Emmett: "There's no way he won"
Josh Evanoff - June 21, 2022
Brendan Schaub believes there’s no chance Calvin Kattar defeated Josh Emmett at UFC Austin. Last Saturday night, fans in Texas were treated to a featherweight showcase. In the main event of UFC Austin, Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett went to war for five rounds. At the end of the contest, it was the latter who earned the victory via a split decision.
Calvin Kattar speaks out following UFC Austin loss to Josh Emmett
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 19, 2022
Calvin Kattar has reacted to his UFC Austin loss to Josh Emmett. Kattar and Emmett shared the Octagon last night (June 18). The action was held inside Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The featherweight scrap went the distance and in the end, Emmett was awarded the split decision victory.
UFC Austin Bonus Report: Eleven fighters take home performance bonuses
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2022
The Octagon returned to Texas for tonight’s UFC Austin event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Calvin Kattar vs. Josh Emmett. Tonight’s main event proved to be a thrilling back and forth five round affair. Both Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett were able to land some big shots throughout the course of the contest and the fights seemed to be knotted at 2 round apiece headed into the fifth and final frame. After twenty-five minutes of wild action, Emmett was awarded the split decision victory from the judges in attendance.
Pros react after Josh Emmett defeats Calvin Kattar at UFC Austin
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Austin event was headlined by a key featherweight contest between Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett. Kattar (23-6 MMA) had most recently competed in January of this year, earning a win against Giga Chikadze (14-3 MMA). Prior to that victory, ‘The Boston Finisher’ had suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Max Holloway.
UFC Austin Results: Josh Emmett defeats Calvin Kattar (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Austin event is headlined by a key featherweight contest featuring Calvin Kattar taking on Josh Emmett. Kattar (23-5 MMA) is coming off a win against Giga Chikadze (14-3 MMA) in January of this year. Prior to that victory, ‘The Boston Finisher’ had suffered a unanimous decision loss to Max Holloway.
Pro fighters make their picks for Calvin Kattar vs. Josh Emmett
Cole Shelton - June 16, 2022
In the main event of UFC Austin, top-10 featherweights are set to headline the card as Calvin Kattar takes on Josh Emmett. Heading into the fight, Kattar is a massive -260 favorite on FanDuel while Emmett is a +196 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros expect this one to be a very fun and entertaining fight but the majority believe Kattar will get his hand raised as he is the better striker.
Josh Emmett brought in Shane Burgos to prepare for Calvin Kattar, believes he will find the finish to earn a title shot: "I possess a different type of power"
Cole Shelton - June 14, 2022
Josh Emmett will be headlining a UFC card once again. Emmett, who has not headlined an event since his stoppage loss to Jeremy Stephens in 2018, is set to face Calvin Kattar in the main event of UFC Austin. It’s a very fun fight on paper and for Emmett, when he got the fight offer, he was immediately excited for the matchup.