BIg right from @CalvinKattar but Fili eats it! #UFC214 pic.twitter.com/RH9a3ky4gC
— #UFC214 (@ufc) July 30, 2017
On Saturday, the UFC put on one of their most stacked cards in history at UFC 214 in Anaheim, California.
Team Alpha Male’s Andre Fili fought on the prelims when he fought UFC newcomer Calvin Kattar.
Fili came out aggressive to start the fight. Both fighters traded strikes, but Fili threw more volume and landed cleaner shots. As the round went on, Kattar began to have more success landing his punches. Fili had no issues responding with strikes of his own. The round ended with both fighters unloading. In the final seconds, Kattar landed a takedown.
Both men landed clean punches early in the second round. Fili continued to throw more volume early in the round. Kattar was patient but managed to land hard shots. In the final minute, both fighters continued to trade punches and kicks. Kattar landed a hard punch late in the round, but Fili appeared to recover.
Kattar landed a hard punch early in the final round, but Fili responded with a combination. Kattar began to be more active with his offense, while Fili became more hesitant. Fili had success with body kicks. Kattar responded with landed a few jabs. Fili later landed a clean uppercut. Kattar then swarmed Fili and got him to the ground. At the end of the round, Kattar let Fili stand up and the two exchanged strikes.
Official Result:
Calvin Kattar def. Andre Fili by unanimous decision
