Calvin Kattar vs. Kyle Nelson – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 242: Burns vs. Brady is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Calvin Kattar will take on Kyle “The Monster” Nelson in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 242 card.

Kattar brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Nelson, an switch 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 4.76 per minute. On the other hand, Nelson boasts a 45% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.65 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Calvin Kattar vs. Kyle Nelson 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 23-8-0 record. Kattar will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill in April.

Nelson, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Calvin Kattar on April 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot and holds a 16-5-1 record.

Calvin Kattar has a orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 33-year-old Kyle Nelson is an switch 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 4.76 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kattar’s takedown accuracy is 29%.
→ Kattar’s takedown average is 0.39 per 15 minutes.
→ Kattar’s takedown defense is 72%.

Kattar comes in with 39% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.76 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Nelson fires at 45% accuracy, landing about 3.65 significant strikes per minute. Calvin Kattar also has a 29% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.39 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Nelson’s 1.1 takedowns and 73% takedown accuracy.

Kyle Nelson stats

→ Nelson’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Nelson lands 3.65 significant strikes per minute.
→ Nelson’s takedown accuracy is 20%.
→ Nelson’s takedown average is 1.1 per 15 minutes.
→ Nelson’s takedown defense is 73%.

Kyle spent, on average, 10:36 minutes in the Octagon, and Calvin has an average fight time of 14:45 minutes.

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

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