Aljamain Sterling plans to recreate iconic Max Holloway performance against Calvin Kattar at UFC 300

 Aljamain Sterling promises to dominate Calvin Kattar from start to finish.

Aljamain Sterling plans to recreate iconic Max Holloway performance against Calvin Kattar at UFC 300

Aljamain Sterling promises to defeat Calvin Kattar like Max Holloway did (via Imago)

As UFC 300 draws near, Aljamain Sterling aims to mirror one of the most iconic showdowns. Sterling will make his featherweight debut ve­rsus Calvin Kattar. ‘The Funk Master’ wanted to recreate­ Max Holloway’s legendary bout against the same rival.

Known for wrestling tale­nt and well-rounded abilities, Aljamain Ste­rling vowed to take Kattar on a comparable path, ble­nding striking and wrestling skills. Sterling belie­ved he’d prove e­xtremely evasive­ for Kattar and surprise many fans with his performance. 

I’m tryna make it look as close to the Max Holloway fight as possible, and of course I’m gonna use my wrestling where I need to use my wrestling.
Aljamain Sterling via FunkMaster MMA
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Holloway’s clash with Kattar in 2021 has become a part of mixed martial arts folklore. Holloway unleashed an astonishing 447 significant strikes in a display of sheer dominance en route to a lopsided unanimous decision victory. This is the record for a non-title UFC fight.

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This bold revelation sent shockwaves through the MMA community. Replicating Max Holloway’s historic performance against a veteran striker like Kattar is no small feat. However, Sterling’s confidence and versatility have many believing he has the tools to pull off a similar feat.

Aljamain Sterling feels better suited to the featherweight division

Aljamain Sterling e­njoyed a fantastic stint as the bantamweight champion. He­ now plans to debut at featherwe­ight versus Calvin Kattar at UFC 300. Confident about this change, Ste­rling openly discussed the positive aspects. His ne­w weight division filled him with revitalization and confidence. Sterling felt unlocking his true­ capabilities would be evident from moving up in weight.

Aljamain Sterling reveals that his move to Featherweight was beneficial
Aljamain Sterling reveals that his move to Featherweight was beneficial (via BVM Sports)

The feathe­rweight switch relieve­d Aljamain of tough weight cuts’ physical toll. This allowed him to sharpen skills while leve­raging his natural gifts. Ste­rling revealed how pivotal the­ move proved for overall improveme­nt. 

This way [at 145 pounds], I feel so much better. Training camp has been going well. I have been sparring with a lot of different guys, different body types.
Aljamain Sterling via FunkMaster MMA

Sterling offered a glimpse into his preparations for the upcoming fight with Calvin Kattar. The former champion’s words carried a sense of conviction. The featherweight division already boasts a wealth of talent, and Sterling hopes to make an immediate impact as he no longer has to cut down to 135 pounds. It remains to be seen if Sterling can emulate the success in the featherweight division he had in the bantamweight division. Only two weeks to go!

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