Calvin Kattar is an American professional mixed martial artist and owner of MMA promotion Combat Zone.
25 Facts About Calvin Kattar
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Calvin Kattar currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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The son of James and Sandra Kattar, Calvin was born and raised in Methuen, Massachusetts.
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Calvin Kattar went on to earn an associate degree at Middlesex Community College.
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Calvin 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.
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Calvin Kattar made his UFC debut replacing Choi Doo-ho against Andre Fili on July 29,2017 at UFC 214.
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Calvin Kattar faced undefeated prospect Shane Burgos on January 20,2018 at UFC 220.
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Calvin Kattar won the fight via technical knock out in round three.
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Calvin Kattar faced Renato Moicano on April 7,2018 at UFC 223.
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Calvin Kattar faced promotional newcomer Chris Fishgold on October 27,2018 at UFC Fight Night 138.
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Calvin Kattar won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.
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Calvin Kattar faced Ricardo Lamas at UFC 238 on June 8,2019.
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Calvin Kattar won the fight via knockout in the first round.
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Calvin Kattar was scheduled to face Zabit Magomedsharipov on October 18,2019 at UFC on ESPN 6.
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Calvin Kattar was scheduled to face Jeremy Stephens on April 18,2020 at UFC 249.
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Calvin Kattar won the fight via technical knockout in round two.
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Calvin Kattar faced Giga Chikadze on January 15,2022 at UFC on ESPN 32.
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Calvin Kattar won the fight via unanimous decision after knocking down and almost finishing Chikadze in the final seconds of the bout.
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Calvin Kattar faced Josh Emmett on June 18,2022 in the main event at UFC on ESPN 37.
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Calvin Kattar faced Arnold Allen on October 29,2022 at UFC Fight Night 213.
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Calvin Kattar lost the fight via technical knockout following a knee injury.
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Calvin Kattar faced former UFC Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling on April 13,2024 at UFC 300.
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Calvin Kattar was scheduled to face Kyle Nelson on September 7,2024, at UFC Fight Night 242.
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However, Calvin Kattar withdrew from the bout for unknown reasons and was replaced by Steve Garcia.
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Calvin Kattar faced Youssef Zalal on February 15,2025 at UFC Fight Night 251.