Middleweight: Michael Lombardo vs. Kyle Daukaus
Tale of the Tape
Michael Lombardo
29-years-old
6’0″
74″ Reach
Jupiter, Florida
American Top Team
8-1
Kyle Daukaus
26-years-old
6’1″
75″ Reach
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TrainingMartinez BJJ
6-0
Pros and Cons
Michael Lombardo
Pros
Good grappling
Good chain wrestling
Good wrestling
Solid timing on his takedowns
Cons
TDD needs work
His pace slows as the fight goes
Needs work off his back
Kyle Daukaus
Pros
- Solid jiu-jitsu
- Very active ground and pound
- Good volume with his hands
- Good wrestling
- Sneaky Darce choke
- Good submission base
Cons
- Throws strikes from his waist
- Holds hands low
- A bit slow
Who has the Advantage?
Striking: Daukaus
Speed: Lombardo
Knockout Power: Daukaus
Chin: Lombardo
Kickboxing: Lombardo
Footwork: Lombardo
Wrestling: Lombardo
Grappling: Daukaus
Submissions: Daukaus
Cardio: Daukaus
Prediction
This is a close fight as both share some main qualities. On the feet, I would think Daukaus has a big advantage with his output as Lombardo is mainly a wrestler. Lombardo is perhaps the better wrestler but Daukaus is the much better grappler. Lombardo has struggled with takedown defense and off his back and Daukaus is exceptional on top. My prediction is Lombardo does well at first but tires out and Daukaus gets the takedown and finishes the fight.
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