Calvin Kattar vs Josh Emmett UFC fight info, date and time
Main event
Calvin Kattar vs Josh Emmett is set to go down at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Emmett at 9:30pm EST on Saturday 18th June 2022 in a 145lbs matchup.
Calvin Kattar dominated Giga Chikadze in his last UFC appearance, winning the five-round main event by unanimous decision.
Josh Emmett extended his winning streak to four fights with a unanimous decision victory over Dan Ige in December.
Calvin Kattar vs Josh Emmett betting odds
Calvin Kattar will be the betting favorite with opening odds of -235.
Josh Emmett is the betting underdog with opening odds of +205.
Fight information
Calvin Kattar vs Josh Emmett was first reported on April 30th.
Calvin Kattar will fight Josh Emmett at #UFCAustin on June 18th. (first rep. @AllAccessMMA247) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN #MainEvent pic.twitter.com/nSdhZuXkZw
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) April 30, 2022
This fight will serve as the five-round main event at UFC on ESPN 37 on June 18th.
Calvin Kattar
Calvin Kattar bounced back from his brutal defeat to Max Holloway with a sensational performance against rising star Giga Chikadze.
THAT's HOW YOU MAKE A STATEMENT 💥
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
[ @CalvinKattar | #UFCVegas46 ] pic.twitter.com/yJciqlt9Dy
Kattar has now won three of his last four fights, including a knockout victory over Jeremy Stephens and a win over Dan Ige.
Josh Emmett
Josh Emmett returned from an 18-month layoff with an impressive display against Dan Ige, winning the fight on all three judges’ scorecards.
The power in the hands of @JoshEmmettUFC 🤯#UFC269 pic.twitter.com/8zVqlxjMKA
— UFC (@ufc) December 12, 2021
Emmett has won four in a row since his vicious knockout defeat to Jeremy Stephens in 2018. The Californian has now triumphed in 6 of his last 7 fights.
How they match up
Calvin Kattar will be a lot taller than his opponent in this matchup. The Boston native is 5”11, while Emmett is just 5”6.
Kattar will also have a 2-inch reach advantage in this fight.
Although Josh Emmett is the older fighter at 37, he has fewer pro fights on his record than the experienced Kattar.
The stats show that Kattar lands at a greater rate than Emmett with 5.19 significant strikes per minute to 4.28.
Emmett is more likely to shoot for a takedown with an average of 1.25 TDs per 15 minutes to Kattar’s 0.51.
Reasons to watch
This is a fantastic matchup between two top contenders in the UFC Featherweight Division.
SPINNING ELBOW 💥
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
[ @CalvinKattar | #UFCVegas46 ] pic.twitter.com/UicHyzumpO
Josh Emmett boasts perhaps the most dangerous knockout power in the division, as he showed with knockouts against Ricardo Lamas, Michael Johnson and Mirsad Bektic.
OH MY GOODNESS JOSH EMMETT!!@JoshEmmettUFC #UFCPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/2Ci5TSFFni
— UFC (@ufc) March 31, 2019
Calvin Kattar is more of a volume-puncher who smothers his opponents with elite boxing. However, with four of his last six wins coming by knockout, Kattar is dangerous at any moment.
The stakes
Either one of these fighters could stake their claim to a shot at the belt or a No.1 contender matchup next.
This bout matches up #4 vs #7 in the 145lbs division. With other stars waiting in the wings, including Arnold Allen and Yair Rodriguez, a memorable victory here could push either fighter to the front of the queue.
Calvin Kattar vs Josh Emmett predictions
The oddsmakers’ predictions have Calvin Kattar as the betting favorite with opening odds of -235.
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Calvin Kattar vs Josh Emmett tale of the tape
- 3 year age gap: Kattar is the younger fighter at 34 years old.
- Kattar has a slight 2 inch reach advantage.
- Significant experience difference: Kattar has 9 more professional MMA fights than Emmett.
| Calvin Kattar | vs | Josh Emmett |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Age | 37 |
| 28 | Fights | 19 |
| 23 | Wins | 17 |
| 5 | Losses | 2 |
| 10 | KO’s | 6 |
| 3 | Subs | 2 |
| 5′ 11 | Height (in) | 5′ 6 |
| 72 | Reach (in) | 70 |
MMA record breakdown: Common opponents for Josh Emmett and Calvin Kattar
The two fighters share 4 common opponents throughout their professional careers; Dan Ige, Shane Burgos, Jeremy Stephens and Ricardo Lamas.
Calvin Kattar has the better record against the shared opposition, at 4-0 to Josh Emmett’s record of 3-1
| Dan Ige vs Josh Emmett and Calvin Kattar | ||
|---|---|---|
Josh Emmett Win • Decision R3 5:00 |
vs. Dan Ige
| Calvin Kattar Win • Decision R5 5:00 |
| Shane Burgos vs Josh Emmett and Calvin Kattar | ||
|---|---|---|
Josh Emmett Win • Decision R3 5:00 |
vs. Shane Burgos
| Calvin Kattar Win • KO/TKO R3 0:32 |
| Jeremy Stephens vs Josh Emmett and Calvin Kattar | ||
|---|---|---|
Josh Emmett Loss • KO/TKO R2 1:35 |
vs. Jeremy Stephens
| Calvin Kattar Win • KO/TKO R2 2:42 |
| Ricardo Lamas vs Josh Emmett and Calvin Kattar | ||
|---|---|---|
Josh Emmett Win • KO/TKO R1 4:33 |
vs. Ricardo Lamas
| Calvin Kattar Win • KO/TKO R1 4:06 |
Josh Emmett fighter profile and recent form
Josh Emmett is a 37 year old male fighter from United States with 17 pro wins and 2 losses. See Josh Emmett’s full MMA record.
Josh Emmett has a 48% finish rate, including 6 by knockout, 2 by submission, 9 by decision.
Josh Emmett is currently riding a 4 fight win streak.
Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win |
16-2-0 | Dan Ige |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 269 | 2021-12-11 | Featherweight | UFC |
|
Win |
15-2-0 | Shane Burgos |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-06-20 | Featherweight | UFC |
|
Win |
14-2-0 | Mirsad Bektić |
KO/TKO
R1 4:25
|
UFC on ESPN+ 13 | 2019-07-13 | Featherweight | UFC |
|
Win |
13-2-0 | Michael Johnson |
KO/TKO
R3 4:14
|
UFC on ESPN 2 | 2019-03-30 | Featherweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
13-1-0 | Jeremy Stephens |
KO/TKO
R2 1:35
|
UFC on FOX 28 | 2018-02-24 | Featherweight | UFC |
Calvin “The Boston Finisher” Kattar fighter profile and recent form
Calvin Kattar is a 34 year old male fighter from United States with 23 pro wins and 5 losses. See Calvin Kattar’s full MMA record.
Calvin Kattar has a 57% finish rate, including 10 by knockout, 3 by submission, 10 by decision.
Calvin Kattar is looking to put together a winning streak, having last beaten Giga Chikadze at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Chikadze.
Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win |
22-5-0 | Giga Chikadze |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-01-15 | Featherweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
22-4-0 | Max Holloway |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC on ABC 1 | 2021-01-16 | Featherweight | UFC |
|
Win |
21-4-0 | Dan Ige |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-07-15 | Featherweight | UFC |
|
Win |
20-4-0 | Jeremy Stephens |
KO/TKO
R2 2:42
|
UFC 249 | 2020-05-09 | Featherweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
20-3-0 | Zabit Magomedsharipov |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 21 | 2019-11-09 | Featherweight | UFC |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Calvin Kattar vs Josh Emmett is set to go down at UFC Fight Night – Kattar vs. Emmett. The fight is expected to start at around 9:30pm EST on Saturday 18th June 2022.
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