Calvin Kattar
Calvin Kattar (born March 26, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2007, he formerly competed for EliteXC. As of June 15, 2020, he is #6 in the UFC featherweight rankings.[2]
Calvin Kattar | |
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Born | Calvin Kattar March 26, 1988 Methuen, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Other names | The Boston Finisher |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 145.4 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
Division | Lightweight Featherweight |
Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
Style | Boxing / Muay Thai |
Fighting out of | Methuen, Massachusetts, United States |
Team | New England Cartel Lauzon MMA Hard Knocks Boston 617 Fight Sports Team Sityodtong |
Rank | Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] |
Years active | 2007–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 26 |
Wins | 22 |
By knockout | 11 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 9 |
Losses | 4 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 3 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Background
The son of James and Sandra Kattar, Calvin was born and raised in Methuen, Massachusetts.[3] Calvin has two brothers Jamison and Keegan, and a sister Kylee.[4][3] Kattar was a standout wrestler at Methuen High School.[5] He went on to earn an associate degree at Middlesex Community College.
Mixed martial arts career
Kattar won eight consecutive bouts and was unbeaten in over seven years competing on the regional circuit primarily in his native New England prior to his UFC career.[6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Kattar made his UFC debut replacing Doo Ho Choi against Andre Fili on July 29, 2017 at UFC 214.[6] Kattar won the fight by unanimous decision.[7]
Kattar faced undefeated prospect Shane Burgos on January 20, 2018 at UFC 220.[8] Kattar won the fight via technical knock out in round three.[9] The fight was awarded the Fight of the Night bonus.[10]
Kattar faced Renato Moicano on April 7, 2018 at UFC 223.[11] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[12]
Kattar faced promotional newcomer Chris Fishgold on October 27, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 138.[13] He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[14] By the bout, Kattar fulfilled his first four-fight contract with the UFC.[15]
Kattar faced Ricardo Lamas at UFC 238 on June 8, 2019.[16] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[17]
Kattar was scheduled to face Zabit Magomedsharipov on October 18, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 6.[18] However, Magomedsharipov was removed from the card due to injury on September 13 and the pairing was rescheduled for the following month at UFC on ESPN+ 21.[19] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[20] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[21]
Kattar faced Jeremy Stephens on April 18, 2020 at UFC 249.[22] However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed[23] and the bout eventually took place on May 9, 2020.[24] 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.[25] Kattar won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[26]
The first bout of his new six-fight contract came against Dan Ige on July 16, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige.[27][28] Kattar won the fight via by unanimous decision. [29]
Titles and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Shane Burgos and Zabit Magomedsharipov.[10][21]
- MMAJunkie.com
- 2020 May Knockout of the Month vs. Jeremy Stephens[30]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
26 matches | 22 wins | 4 losses |
By knockout | 11 | 0 |
By submission | 2 | 1 |
By decision | 9 | 3 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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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 | TKO (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 | Submission (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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- "Rankings | UFC". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
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