Lightweight: Christian Lohsen vs. JJ Okanovich
Tale of the Tape
Christian Lohsen
24-years-old
6’2″
77.5″ Reach
Deland, Florida
Darkwolf MMA
5-0
JJ Okanovich
28-years-old
5’11”
76″ Reach
San Jose, California
American Kickboxing Academy
6-1
Pros and Cons
Christian Lohsen
Pros
- Excellent grappling
- Excellent at taking the back
- Active submission attempts
- Thrives in scrambles
- Quick instincts on the mat
Cons
- Will lose positions at times
- Keeps hands low
JJ Okanovich
Pros
- Good wrestling
- Submission threat
- Power in his hands
- Good chokes
- Good cardio
Cons
- Loses position often
- Poor takedown defense
Who has the Advantage?
Striking: Okanovich
Speed: Lohsen
Knockout Power: Okanovich
Chin: Lohsen
Kickboxing: Lohsen
Footwork: Lohsen
Wrestling: Okanovich
Grappling: Lohsen
Submissions: Lohsen
Cardio: Okanovich
Prediction
A fight between two grapplers, I fully expect this one to hit the mat. Lohsen is still green and he is reminiscient of a Chase Hooper, who won a development deal in season one. Okanovich is the stronger fighter, but Lohse has slicker jiu-jitsu. Okanovich has been out-grappled in his fights many times whereas Lohsen is the one usually in control. The pick is Lohsen simply because he’s the better grappler.
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