Calvin Kattar's Fighting Style: Is the UFC Star a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

calvin katar We welcome former UFC bantamweight champion aljamain sterling to featherweight UFC 300. As the historic PPV event draws ever closer, people are starting to debate what the fight will be like. We know about Funk Master's martial arts background and fighting style, but today we'll focus on the featherweight veteran ahead of his April 13th matchup.

“The Boston Finisher” has been actively competing in MMA since 2007. Additionally, he was an outstanding wrestler in his youth, and that experience has definitely translated into his MMA career, with over 20 wins in the pros. But let's rewind and see what kind of fighter Calvin Cathal turned out to be.

What kind of fighter is Calvin Kattar?

As already mentioned, Calvin Kattar's martial arts began with wrestling. It was second nature, as he discovered during his time at Methuen High School. Qatar ranked him eighth in the state and at his MIAA state championships in Division I he ranked fifth in the 160 pound weight class. But the 36-year-old has become a much different fighter, a deadly striker.

“The Boston Finisher” has established himself in the UFC with his boxing skills. His striking has become very effective and his use of elbows has become too good. Calvin Kattar's striking ability has helped him earn 11 knockouts in his career, but only his two wins by submission since he began fighting in 2007 . Still, he still has respectable grappling skills, especially in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Which BJJ belt does Qatar have?

At the age of 19, Calvin Kattar decided to move to Stockton, California to train in Jiu-Jitsu under a master. caesar gracie, and even slept on the floor of his house because of it. He had the opportunity to train with mixed martial arts icons. Nate and Nick Diaz, especially 3 times a day. Thanks to all that hard work and diligence, the “Boston Finisher” earned his first colored belt, the Blue Belt.

The 36-year-old veteran claimed he learned a lot while training with the Diaz brothers. Representatives from the New England Cartel claimed they incorporate what they learned from the two UFC icons into their daily training schedule. “There was a lot I learned from them and that camp, and it set the tone for a lot of the training I do now, like the big picture and the amount of training I do.” Katar said:business insider'.

It will be interesting to see if Calvin Kattar spoils Aljamain Sterling's fight to avoid a third straight loss. what are your predictions? Please write your comments below.