UFC fans have spoken, and their message is clear: it’s time for Calvin Kattar to retire. After suffering yet another defeat, this time at UFC Nashville, many are expressing their concern for the former featherweight contender's future in the sport.

Kattar faced off against Steve Garcia, who dominated the fight, winning every round and earning a unanimous decision. This latest loss marks a troubling fifth in a row for Kattar, raising serious questions about his career trajectory.

Why Fans Are Calling for Kattar's Retirement

Once considered a fierce competitor, Kattar made a name for himself with victories over notable fighters like Ricardo Lamas, Jeremy Stephens, and Dan Ige, and he even faced the legendary Max Holloway in a thrilling five-round battle back in January 2021. Unfortunately, since that high point, Kattar has only secured one win while falling into a steep decline.

Fans on social media aren’t holding back, with many urging him to retire. Comments ranging from "Kattar needs to retire immediately, this is just getting pathetic" to "he is devastatingly washed" reflect the growing discontent among supporters.

A Look at Kattar's Recent Struggles

The road to his current predicament began with a narrow split decision loss to Josh Emmett in June 2022, a fight that many fans felt could have gone Kattar's way. His luck didn’t improve with a second-round TKO against Arnold Allen four months later, following a serious ACL injury.

Following an 18-month injury layoff, Kattar returned to the Octagon but faced former bantamweight champ Aljamain Sterling, who easily outpointed him at UFC 300 in April 2024. February brought yet another loss at the hands of Youssef Zalal, and now with a fifth consecutive defeat against Garcia, Kattar’s UFC career hangs in the balance.

What’s Next for Kattar?

As fans await a decision from Dana White and the UFC organization, speculation mounts about whether Kattar will decide to hang up his gloves. With a record now standing at 23-10 and a string of disappointing performances, the sentiment among fans is overwhelming: it might be time for Kattar to step away from the sport he once dominated.

The MMA community holds its breath, hoping the beloved fighter will put his health and well-being first and consider retirement before it’s too late.