Max Holloway returned to victory on Saturday when he defeated fellow UFC contender Calvin Kattar in the main ABC 1 event.
Holloway (22-6 MMA, 18-6 UFC) got his first victory on network television during the UFC Disney era, when he shut down Kattar (22-5 MMA, 6-3 UFC) by an incredibly one-sided decision in Abu Dhabi. With the win, the former champion managed a two-fight losing streak, both coming in the title fights against Alexander Volkanovski.
Check out Twitter’s top reactions to Holloway’s win over Kattar at the UFC on ABC 1 below.
Max Holloway is showing SHARP tonight. It’s a big, big problem in a fight with a low risk of being shot down. It could be a long night for Calvin Kattar before. #UFCFightIsland
– Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) January 16, 2021
Kattar learned a tough UFC lesson tonight. Holloway gushing ass. Absolute shot of shit. # UFConABC1
– Fight Ghost (@Fight_Ghost) January 16, 2021
My God. Every strike in the book. 10-8 you could even say 10-7. Saved by the bell
– caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) January 16, 2021
The UFC record for total strike attempts is 541 by Colby Covington vs. Robbie Lawler. Unofficially, after two rounds, Holloway threw 246 shots. #UFCFightIsland
– Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) January 16, 2021
Southpaw vs. Orthodox, Holloway’s header at the end of the second was brilliant. This is a master class. #UFCFightIsland
– Brandon Gibson (@SixGunGibson) January 16, 2021
LOL @dc_mma kill me 😂
“Fighters, put your combat equipment away!”
😆– Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) January 16, 2021
I admitted that I was worried about Holloway’s tendencies, but I also noticed in several shows this week that I hope Holloway’s lack of approach allows him to make a Robbie Lawler-like rebirth … to my like what I see tonight. # UFConABC1
– Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) January 16, 2021
What a treat Kattar and Holloway are giving us right now !!! Amazing performance so far by Holloway, but Kattar still has moments! Right now!! # UFCFightIslanad7
– Laura Sanko (@laura_sanko) January 16, 2021
I DO NOT BELIEVE. This is … you are … I mean, how is …
– Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) January 16, 2021
This is just Holloway art. The selection of pressure and shooting is incredible.
– caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) January 16, 2021
Max’s ability to keep Kattar constant and guess allows him to work so freely and playfully. High level stuff !! # UFCFightIsland7
– Alan Jouban (lanAlanJouban) January 16, 2021
If I’m in Kattar’s corner, I tell him it’s the last round I’ll leave so long without seeing more.
– Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) January 16, 2021
I must be so frustrated for Kattar. He still lands a few hard blows here or there and then looks at Holloway just eating them. Like, really? Nothing??
– Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) January 16, 2021
The first thing Kattar’s coach, Tyson Chartier, says is “we’re going into the fifth round.”
I don’t think Kattar got out of this. He’s still landing the solid counters and fighting back. I can’t blame them for allowing him to continue.
– Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) January 16, 2021
Max Holloway is still absolutely human and Kattar is apparently one of the toughest human beings alive and is still in this fight which is crazy # UFCFightIsland7
– Tanner Boser (@BulldozerBoser) January 16, 2021