Kattar lead his maniacs to another victory last night. (Photo courtesy of ne-mma.com)
Considered one of top young fighters on the East Coast, Calvin “the Boston Finisher” Katter defeated Andrew “New York State of Mind” Montanez to win the NABC MMA East Coast lightweight title Friday.
Kattar won by five round unanimous decision, the first time in his career a fight has gone the distance.
The event was put on by American Steel Cagefighting (ASC), and held at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire.
“It was a great show an a great main event,” show promoter Sal LoNano said. “Calvin had a tough fight. [He] had the advantage after the first round, but Montanez came to fight. I’m very, very proud of what ASC has done. We put on great shows and showcased a lot of local talent. Calvin Kattar is one of the best young fighters on the East Coast. I believe he’s going places in this business.”
The full results of the card are as follows:
- Calvin Kattar def. Andrew Montanez via Unanimous Decision
- Colin Schrader def. Tyson Akl via Submission (armbar)
- Eric Henry def. Doug Gordon via TKO
- Kenny Foster def. Travis Lercehen via Submission
- Neil Woodworth def. Eric Sunday via Submission
- Jason Earl def. John Fiore via TKO
9-11-09 Is a day that Calvin Kattar will remember for the rest of his life for two reasons, 1st he won his first title fight & 2nd it was the first time one of his victory fights took longer than 1:49 seconds. But to call this merely a fight would be unfair. This was a a battle from the opening seconds to the end of the fifth round, between 2 warriors, and yes Montanez was a warrior ! Calvin hit him with so many bombs ( that we have seen crumple lesser fighters ) and he stayed on his feet, dont ask me how but he did. Calvin proved once again that not only is he an extremely tuff fighter, an extremely fast fighter but an extremely smart fighter, as the fight progressed Calvin slowed it down and started to pick montanez apart, piling on the points and while the knockout didn’t happen he undoubtedly won the fight. I dont think that anyone would disagree. Calvin thanks for another great fight, it’s always worth the price of admission and then some !
Calvin “The Gator” Katter- is what I want to call him Congrads Clavin
from Team TUF at 2 TUFF Unlimited fitness for a great win, we are sorry we missed the fight in person but Carlos told us all about it.
Look forward to seeing you at the gym, and come to the Tuesday MMA class with Hakim and check it out it’s frikin awesome 7:-9pm
Agai congrads, BUTCH
Congradulations Calvin..Another great fight. It is a pleasure to watch how you adapt to every new fighter you face.This was a totally new area that you never faced,going past the first round.Everyone expects a first round ko from you .This was a great fight.You paced yourself well and attacked when you saw the opening. Your defense was supurb.Montenez was a beast. He was a smart opponent,knew how to survive and fight hurt.My hats off to you.Nothing beats hard work and dedication, it shows at every one of your fights!!!