Arnold Allen vs Calvin Kattar — Fight recap

Arnold Allen stopped Calvin Kattar via knockout in the second round at 0:08 on October 29, 2022, with referee Herb Dean waving off the action. Allen's striking superiority was evident throughout the brief encounter, landing 28 of 67 significant strikes (41%) compared to Kattar's 14 of 58 (24%), with Allen connecting on 21 head strikes to Kattar's five.

Despite neither fighter attempting takedowns or accumulating meaningful control time, Allen's precision striking—particularly to the head—set up the devastating finish that ended the featherweight clash. The victory marked a significant statement for Allen in a competitive division, positioning him among the elite contenders at 145 pounds.