UFC Fight Night 213: Kattar vs. Allen | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy
- Dana Black
- May 22
- 5 min read
Introduction
UFC Fight Night 213: Kattar vs. Allen took place on October 29, 2022 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas — UFC Vegas 63. The main event was a featherweight top-10 clash between No. 5-ranked Calvin Kattar and No. 6-ranked Arnold Allen, with Allen competing in a UFC main event for the first time.
Like FN 208 before it, the main event ended prematurely — Kattar appeared to blow out his knee late in round one and collapsed at the start of round two, forcing referee Herb Dean to wave off the fight at 0:08. Allen won by TKO (knee injury), extending his UFC record to a perfect 10-0 — making him just the sixth fighter in promotion history to achieve that feat.
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Quick Stats
📅 Date: Saturday, October 29, 2022
📍 Venue: UFC Apex, Enterprise, Nevada, USA (UFC Vegas 63)
📺 Broadcast: ESPN+ (UFC on ESPN+ 71)
🏆 Main Event: Calvin Kattar vs. Arnold Allen — Featherweight (5 rounds)
✅ Result: Arnold Allen def. Calvin Kattar via TKO (Knee Injury) (Round 2, 0:08)
⭐ Notable: Allen 10-0 in UFC (6th fighter in history) | Kattar knee blowout ended fight at start of R2 | No FotN | 4 PoN bonuses | Steve Garcia TKO Chase Hooper R1 | Dolidze KO Hawes R1
The Build-Up
Arnold Allen entered FN 213 with an unblemished 9-0 UFC record built over six years — a remarkably patient rise through the featherweight ranks. This was his first UFC main event. His opponent, Calvin Kattar, was the archetypal gatekeeper test: a durable, skilled, experienced fighter coming off a five-round classic against Giga Chikadze and a reputation for relentless boxing.
The card followed UFC 280 by just a week and served as an appetiser before the year-end stretch. Despite the lower profile, the featherweight main event had significant ranking implications.
Main Event: Kattar vs. Allen
The first round was a cautious, tactical affair. Both men traded jabs and looked to establish range. Allen mixed in leg kicks and body kicks while Kattar looked to time his right cross. Midway through the round, Allen began to find his rhythm, landing a right hook and a barrage of follow-up punches that put Kattar under pressure.
Late in the round, Kattar appeared to injure his knee. When the second round began, he was unable to support his own weight and collapsed. Referee Herb Dean immediately waved the fight off at 0:08 of round two. Allen was frustrated with the manner of victory — “I can’t really ask for a title shot with this,” he said. “Maybe give me the interim job.”
Co-Main & Undercard Highlights
Max Griffin edged Tim Means via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) in the co-main event. Tresean Gore submitted Josh Fremd with a guillotine choke at 0:49 of round two — a finish so quick it rendered Fremd unconscious. Khalil Rountree Jr. edged Dustin Jacoby by split decision in a competitive light heavyweight bout.
The prelims produced four Performance of the Night bonuses. Roman Dolidze knocked out Phil Hawes at 4:09 of round one. Steve Garcia stopped Chase Hooper via TKO at 1:32 of round one. Christian Rodriguez submitted Josh Weems with an anaconda choke at 4:07 of round one. Marcos Rogerio de Lima submitted veteran Andrei Arlovski with a rear-naked choke in the first round.
Full Results
Main Card
Arnold Allen def. Calvin Kattar — TKO (Knee Injury) (Round 2, 0:08) | Allen 10-0 in UFC (6th fighter in history) | Kattar first stoppage loss in UFC
Max Griffin def. Tim Means — Decision (Split) (Round 3, 5:00) | 30-27, 29-28, 28-29
Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Jared Vanderaa — Decision (Unanimous) (Round 3) | 30-27, 29-28, 29-28
Tresean Gore def. Josh Fremd — Submission (Guillotine Choke) (Round 2, 0:49) — Performance of the Night
Khalil Rountree Jr. def. Dustin Jacoby — Decision (Split) (Round 3, 5:00) | 29-28, 28-29, 29-28
Preliminary Card
Roman Dolidze def. Phil Hawes — KO (Punches) (Round 1, 4:09) — Performance of the Night
Steve Garcia def. Chase Hooper — TKO (Strikes) (Round 1, 1:32) — Performance of the Night
Christian Rodriguez def. Josh Weems — Submission (Anaconda Choke) (Round 1, 4:07) — Performance of the Night
Marcos Rogerio de Lima def. Andrei Arlovski — Sub (RNC) R1; Jun Yong Park def. Joseph Holmes — Sub (RNC) R2; Cody Durden def. Carlos Mota — UD R3 — Further Prelims
Bonuses & Awards
🥊 Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded
🏆 Performance of the Night: Tresean Gore ($50,000) — Sub (Guillotine) of Josh Fremd R2
🏆 Performance of the Night: Roman Dolidze ($50,000) — KO of Phil Hawes R1
🏆 Performance of the Night: Steve Garcia ($50,000) — TKO of Chase Hooper R1
🏆 Performance of the Night: Christian Rodriguez ($50,000) — Sub (Anaconda Choke) of Josh Weems R1
Records & Milestones
🥊 Arnold Allen became the sixth fighter in UFC history to start 10-0 in the octagon. He joined Anderson Silva, Kamaru Usman, Alexander Volkanovski, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Royce Gracie in achieving the feat.
🥊 Allen’s 10-fight featherweight win streak tied Alexander Volkanovski’s for the longest active streak in the division at the time.
🥊 Calvin Kattar suffered the first stoppage loss of his UFC career and his first back-to-back losses, marking a significant downturn for the Boston-based contender.
Legacy & Impact
UFC Fight Night 213 is remembered for two things: Arnold Allen’s historic 10-0 start, and the unfortunate nature of the main event ending. Kattar’s knee injury at the start of round two denied the audience a proper resolution to what had been a tactically fascinating opening round. Allen acknowledged the unsatisfying nature of the win, but the statistical achievement — joining names like Silva, Usman, Khabib and Volkanovski — was genuinely historic.
The prelims were action-packed, producing four PoN bonuses and several first-round finishes. The card reinforced the UFC’s depth at middleweight and featherweight while delivering a strong end-of-October offering.
FAQ
Who else started 10-0 in the UFC?
Before Arnold Allen, five fighters had started 10-0 in the UFC: Anderson Silva, Kamaru Usman, Alexander Volkanovski, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Royce Gracie. Allen became the sixth. It’s a list that underlines the quality of his sustained excellence, even if many of his wins came by decision rather than highlight-reel finishes.
What happened to Kattar’s knee?
Kattar appeared to suffer a knee injury late in round one. When round two began, he was unable to support his own weight and collapsed. Referee Herb Dean waved off the fight at 0:08 of the second round. It was the first stoppage loss of Kattar’s UFC career and his second consecutive defeat, marking the toughest stretch of his time in the promotion.
Did Allen get a title shot after going 10-0?
Allen acknowledged the difficulty of leveraging an injury stoppage win into a title shot. He suggested an interim title fight. While he didn’t receive an immediate championship opportunity, his 10-0 record established him as one of the top contenders in the featherweight division heading into 2023.
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