Calvin Kattar vs. Aljamain Sterling – Fight Preview & Analysis

Calvin Kattar vs. Aljamain Sterling fight preview

UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Calvin Kattar will take on Aljamain “Funk Master” Sterling in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 300 card.

Kattar brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Sterling, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 71″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 39% striking accuracy, Kattar has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.12 per minute. On the other hand, Sterling boasts a 52% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.73 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Calvin Kattar vs. Aljamain Sterling matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 36-year-old, Calvin Kattar is coming in with a 23-7-0 record. Kattar will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Arnold Allen at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen in October.

Sterling, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Calvin Kattar on October 29, 2022, at UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley and holds a 23-4-0 record.

Calvin Kattar vs. Aljamain Sterling
36
Age
35
5′ 11″
Height
5′ 7″
145 lbs.
Weight
145 lbs.
72″
Reach
71″
23-7-0
Record
23-4-0
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox

Calvin Kattar has a orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 35-year-old Aljamain Sterling is an orthodox fighter with a 71″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Calvin Kattar stats

→ Kattar’s striking accuracy is 39%.
→ Kattar lands 5.12 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kattar’s takedown accuracy is 29%.
→ Kattar’s takedown average is 0.42 per 15 minutes.
→ Kattar’s takedown defense is 91%.

Kattar comes in with 39% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.12 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Sterling fires at 52% accuracy, landing about 4.73 significant strikes per minute. Calvin Kattar also has a 29% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.42 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Sterling’s 1.97 takedowns and 45% takedown accuracy.

Aljamain Sterling stats

→ Sterling’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Sterling lands 4.73 significant strikes per minute.
→ Sterling’s takedown accuracy is 24%.
→ Sterling’s takedown average is 1.97 per 15 minutes.
→ Sterling’s takedown defense is 45%.

Aljamain spent, on average, 13:12 minutes in the Octagon, and Calvin has an average fight time of 14:44 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Calvin or Aljamain? Sound off in the comments.

Event Name
UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill
Date
April 13, 2024
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Matchup
Calvin Kattar vs. Aljamain Sterling

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