Calvin Kattar started off 2021 in defeat.
After he was decimated by Max Holloway in a nationally televised bout on ABC in the opening weeks of 2021, Kattar vowed to be better. He backed up those words in a vehement manner, obliterating Giga Chikadze to open 2022. Chikadze entered that bout on a tear, but Kattar was stronger in all facets. He dominated on his feet, controlled the pace with his physicality, and even showcased an underrated brand of wrestling, emphatically ending Chikadze’s nine-fight win streak.
Now the redemption tour continues. Next up for Kattar (23-5) is fellow top-10 contender Josh Emmett.