14 Wild UFC Fights You'd Be A Fool To Miss In January
2. Calvin Kattar Vs. Max Holloway - UFC Fight Island 7
One of the main things that separates MMA from boxing is that there doesn't have to be a title involved for a fight to be exciting for fans. The main event bout between former featherweigh UFC champion, Max Holloway, and top contender, Calvin Kattar, is a perfect example of that.
Holloway has proven a number of times that his relentless flurry of strikes from either southpaw or orthodox is a nightmare for opponents to deal with. Memories of a bloodstained and broken Brian Ortega following his title bout with the Hawaiian are etched in the thoughts of most MMA fans when they think of Holloway at his finest.
However, Calvin Kattar has proven himself to be one of - if not - the best pure boxers in his division. His accuracy is pinpoint, which allows him to be fluid and creative with his strike selection. While he might not have the name recognition of other fighters in the division, Kattar is a legitimate threat inside a packed 145lb weight class.