Andre Fili vs Calvin Kattar — Fight recap

Calvin Kattar defeated Andre Fili by unanimous decision over three rounds on July 29, 2017, with referee John McCarthy overseeing the bout. Kattar's superior striking efficiency proved decisive, landing 75 of 160 significant strikes (46%) compared to Fili's 73 of 202 (36%), while also securing two takedowns on three attempts for 66% accuracy.

Fili managed zero takedowns despite two attempts and accumulated no control time, relying primarily on volume striking with 51 head strikes landed. Kattar's more precise approach, combined with his grappling success and slight edge in significant strike accuracy, allowed him to control the pace throughout the contest.

The victory marked an important featherweight win for Kattar, positioning him as a rising contender in the division.