M. Holloway dominated C. Kattar in the UFC Fight Island 7. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
One of the best featherweights (up to 65,7kg) in MMA history, Max Holloway showed his entire arsenal in Abu Dhabi. In the main fight of UFC Fight Island 7, held this Saturday (16), the Hawaiian put on a real show against Calvin kattar and ran over his rival for 25 minutes. After five rounds, the athlete was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.
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Holloway's performance served as a response to fans who saw the former champion lose twice in a row to the current group champion, Alexander Volkanovsky. After winning again, the Hawaiian is once again in a position to ask for a fight against the winner between the Australian and Brian ortega, which exchange forces in the UFC 260.
In the most important fight of his career to date, Calvin kattar He showed a lot of heart in the duel against Holloway. Current number six in the rankings, the North American, despite having received confirmation that he would compete for the belt if he overcame the Hawaiian, was unable to impose his pace and was inferior throughout the match.
After the show, when many thought that Holloway would charge the Ultimate board for a trilogy against Volkanovski, the Hawaiian offered to be an immediate reserve for the confrontation between Conor McGregor e Dustin poirier. The Irish and North American lead the UFC 257.
The fight
Holloway took the initiative in the confrontation with two jabs to his opponent's face. Kattar responded with a low kick, which knocked Max off balance. The former champion tried to dominate the center of the octagon and attacked his opponent with a sequence of punches and kicks. Calvin continued to rely on low kicks, but the former champion's counterattacks remained dangerous. Halfway through the round, Max dodged a cross from his rival and surprised him with a straight shot, which intimidated Kattar. With an advantage, the former champion continued to score with precise attacks. In the final minute, a straight right hit the American in the face. Max pressed and tried to end the duel. After a precise round kick to Calvin's waistline, Holloway continued to strike with punches and Kattar continued to walk backwards, until the round ended.
In the second stage, Max took the initiative again with a series of punches. Kattar tried to respond, but the former champion was keen on counterattacks. As the minutes passed, Holloway continued to be impeccable in his combinations of punches and kicks. With a straight right applied by his opponent, Calvin fell, but got up easily. Halfway through the round, Kattar surprised the former champion with a straight shot, but Max absorbed the attack well. Near the final minute, Holloway landed an elbow, which rocked his opponent. Cornered, Kattar tried to defend himself, but was severely punished by the former champion on the fence. And, to the disadvantage, the American tried to take down the former champion, but Max defended himself well, until Kattar was saved by the bell.
The third round began with Calvin trying to recover from the loss. Even though he was aggressive, the American faced the dangers of the former champion's counterattack, who was sharp with elbows and punch combinations. At a disadvantage in the stand-up fight, Kattar impressed with his ability to resist Max's precise attacks, who continued to seek the knockout. In the final minute, Holloway continued with a greater volume of blows and scoring more. As the duel continued, Calvin seemed more defenseless. The assault ended with Max provoking his rival.
The fourth round began with Holloway even more precise in his combinations. The Hawaiian continued to absorb the North American's attacks well and continued to hurt his opponent's face with jabs and straight shots. With each of Calvin's attacks, Max continued to frustrate his opponent with precise dodges. Halfway through the round, Holloway once again rocked his opponent with elbows, jabs, straight shots and hooks. Kattar, however, showed an extraordinary resistance to punishment. Pressed against the bars, the American defended himself as best he could and Max tried to settle the bill. In the final minute, Kattar managed to free himself and connected with a straight shot to Holloway's face. The athletes began to exchange forces in the center of the octagon, but there was no more time.
In the last stage, Calvin needed to leave everything in the octagon to seek a knockout or submission. Holloway, however, continued to apply the best attacks. Halfway through the round, a right bomb from Max rocked his opponent again. Kattar, however, continued to impress with his resistance. Towards the end of the confrontation, Holloway let his guard down and provoked his opponent, allowing Calvin to connect some blows. With 30 seconds remaining, Holloway stayed away and waited for the bell to ring.
UFC Ilha da Luta 7 results
MAIN CARD
Feather weight: Max Holloway derrotou Calvin kattar in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-43, 50-42, 50-43)
Welterweight Weight: Carlos Condit defeated Matt Brown via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Welterweight Weight: li jingliang derrotou Santiago Ponzinibbio by knockout at 4m25s of R1
Average weight: Alessio di chirico derrotou Joaquin buckley by knockout at 2m12s of R1
Average weight: Punahele Soriano derrotou Dusko Todorovic by technical knockout at 4m48s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantamweight: Joselyne Edwards defeated Wu Yanan in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Heavyweight: Carlos Boi derrotou justin tafa defeated by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Welterweight Weight: Ramazan Emeyev derrotou David Zawada in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Bantamweight: Vanessa melo defeated Sarah Moras via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight: Austin Lingo defeated Jacob Kilburn via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
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