Our Pick:
Max Holloway @ 1.53
Holloway by decision @ 2.30
There is no doubting that Holloway is in a slump as far as results are concerned, but we do not feel like we are watching a fighter trying to combat father time, wear and tear, and his opponent all at the same time. Many felt like the former champion had done enough to regain the belt from Volkanovski earlier this year and for me it is only a matter of time before he completes a trilogy of title fights with the Aussie or takes on the man who dethrones Volkanovski. Kattar will be the first step on the road to that happening.
This fight will come down to who is the better of the two strikers and there is no doubting in my mind that Holloway fits that bill. Kattar will have his moments because ‘Blessed’ sometimes decides the best method of blocking shots is to use his face, but ultimately Holloway will have the better of the exchanges, using his slick skills and superior cardio to work over his opponent. Kattar is not an easy out though – he has only been stopped once in his career and that was by submission – so having seen the judges go against him twice in a row it will be third time lucky for Holloway as they award him the decision and put him right back track for another title shot.