” Calvin is one of the very best in the world,” Ige stated. “( I) simply went out there and test myself and evaluate my will. Hes incredibly slick, male.”
Not since the heyday of Kenny Florian has a serious UFC title contender come out of the Boston location, however Calvin Kattar is ideal on the doorstep.
Over the last two rounds, Kattars power ended up being more noticable. Ige stopped tossing combinations and gone for single shots when he could discover them, as demonstrated by Kattars 23-7 and 27-11 edge in considerable strikes in the fifth and 4th rounds, respectively. Ige never ever quit attempting to find an opening, but Kattar wasnt going to give it up, and ended the battle absolutely by dropping Ige and dishing out ground and pound till the last horn.
Kattar (22-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC) stalked Ige (14-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) from the outset of the opening round, pressing forward and using punishing body shots to establish overhand follow-ups. For his part, Ige was at his most efficient when he landed counters, or reset after Kattar flurries and after that captured him prior to he could reset. A rise in the closing seconds by Kattar likely sealed the round in his favor.
Kattar regrouped and got back into the fight, and while the third round was the battles least eventful, by the end, Kattar had actually re-established control as he effectively re-implemented his jab.
Twitter reacts to Calvin Kattars success over Dan Ige at UFC on ESPN 13UFC on ESPN 13 outcomes: Tim Elliott gets rid of hand injury to choice Ryan BenoitUFC on ESPN 13 play-by-play and live resultsIges best round was the 2nd. His finest minute of the fight came when he used a big body shot to establish a ruthless left which most likely re-broke Kattars nose, which he originally broke in his win over Jeremy Stephens in May. Ige continued to land sharp combinations to the body and head as Kattar appeared to lose sight of his tactical plan.
The featherweight bout was the centerpiece at UFC on ESPN 13 at Flash Forum at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. It aired on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+.
” Dans a difficult kid,” Kattar stated. “I think Im stronger than these people psychologically, and reveal it. I believe its difficult not to get damage in a battle with my style, however credit to Dan– hes a difficult kid.”
With the victory, Kattar has actually now won two straight and four of his past 5. Ige had a six-fight winning streak snapped and was gracious in defeat.
In a UFC on ESPN 13 centerpiece that figured to deliver the winner onto the list of leading competitors for Alexander Volkanovskis featherweight title, Kattar tossed down with a game Dan Ige for 25 minutes. The very first 3 rounds were firmly objected to, however Kattar had more gas left in the tank over the championship rounds and retreated for an unanimous choice triumph. The judges ratings were 49-46, 49-46 and 48-47.
Now UFC on ESPN 13 outcomes include:
UFC on ESPN 13: Official scorecards from Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.
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Calvin Kattar def. Dan Ige via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47).
Tim Elliott def. Ryan Benoit through unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Jimmie Rivera def. Cody Stamann via consentaneous choice (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Taila Santos def. Molly McCann by means of consentaneous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Mounir Lazzez def. Abdul Razak Alhassan by means of consentaneous choice (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Khamzat Chimaev def. John Phillips via submission (DArce choke)– Round 2, 1:12.
Lerone Murphy def. Ricardo Ramos through TKO (punches)– Round 1, 4:18.
Modestas Bukauskas def. Andreas Michailidis via TKO (strikes)– Round 1, 5:00.
Jared Gordon def. Chris Fishgold via consentaneous choice (30-26, 30-26, 30-26).
Liana Jojua def. Diana Belbita via submission (armbar)– Round 1, 2:43.
Jack Shore def. Aaron Phillips via submission (rear-naked choke)– Round 2, 2:29.
The very first 3 rounds were firmly contested, however Kattar had more gas left in the tank over the champion rounds and pulled away for an unanimous choice triumph. Kattar (22-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC) stalked Ige (14-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) from the start of the opening round, pushing forward and utilizing punishing body shots to set up overhand follow-ups. A surge in the closing seconds by Kattar likely sealed the round in his favor.
UFC on ESPN 13: Best photos from Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.
Over the last 2 rounds, Kattars power became more noticable. Ige stopped tossing combinations and settled for single shots when he might find them, as shown by Kattars 23-7 and 27-11 edge in considerable strikes in the fourth and 5th rounds, respectively.
