Dana says Kattar should be the next challenger for the featherweight belt if he beats Holloway on Saturday

C.Kattar could challenge for the featherweight belt Photo/Reproduction: Instagram

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.) Calvin kattar could be the next challenger in the category, if the Hawaiian wins Max Holloway No. UFC Fight Island 7, this Saturday (16), in Abu Dhabi. If there is a triumph, the North American will face the winner of Alexander Volkanovsky against Brian ortega, which should take place in February 2021. The information was confirmed by the franchise president himself, Dana White, during an interview with 'MMA Junkie'.

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“If he beats Max, he will probably be next in line,” said the agent.

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Kattar had already opened up the possibility of a title fight in an interview with the press, at the 'Media Day', which took place this Thursday (14).

“What do you need to do other than beat the first one in the rankings? I believe I'm the only featherweight to go through 2020 with 2 wins and no losses. And, with a win over Max (Holloway), what else do I need to do (to get a title shot)?”, said Kattar.

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At 32, Calvin kattar arrives at this Saturday’s fight (16) with two consecutive victories – against Jeremy Stephens e Dan Ige -, being the last in the UFC Fight Island 1, in July 2020. At the time, the fighter won by unanimous decision from the judges. Currently, the North American has a record of 22 triumphs and four setbacks.