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Farah Hannoun and MMA Junkie Radio

Calvin Kattar not focused on who’s next but ideally wants opponent that propels him up UFC rankings

LAS VEGAS – UFC featherweight Calvin Kattar is not one to pick opponents, but someone ranked above him would be ideal for his next fight.

Kattar (23-7 MMA, 7-5 UFC) is hoping to return before the end of the year after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL, which he suffered in a TKO loss vs. Arnold Allen in October 2022. The 35-year-old Massachusetts native will look to rebound from a two-fight losing skid. His most recent win came in January 2022 when he snapped the winning streak of rising contender Giga Chikadze in dominant fashion.

“I don’t really focus on that,” Kattar told MMA Junkie Radio. “Just staying ready, being the best version of myself, and whoever we fight, we adapt. Keeps my job simple. I don’t really worry about the other stuff.”

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