Light Heavyweight: Karl Reed vs. Julius Anglickas
Tale of the Tape
30-years-old
6’3″
77″ Reach
Simpsonville, South Carolina
Upstate Karate
6-1
Anglickas
28-years-old
6’3″
77″ reach
St. Charles, Missouri
St. Charles MMA
6-1
Pros and Cons
Anglickas
Pros
- Solid cardio
- Good jab
- Good wrestling
- Excellent ground and pound
- Good submissions (chokes)
Cons
- Can be too timid
- Throws wild
Reed
Pros
- Athletic
- Good jab
- Good kicks
- Good wrestling
Cons
- Head movement needs work
- TDD needs work
Who has the Advantage?
Striking: Reed
Speed: Reed
Knockout Power: Reed
Chin: Anglickas
Kickboxing: Reed
Footwork: Reed
Wrestling: Anglickas
Grappling: Anglickas
Submissions: Anglickas
Cardio: Anglickas
Prediction
I hate that these two are fighting each other because both are quality prospects. On the feet, styles will clash as Reed fights behind a karate base and Anglickas bull rushes guys and beats you up in the clinch. Reed is a D2 wrestler but Anglickas may just have the better MMA wrestling. I would think Anglickas has the advantage on the mat and would be the one on top. On the feet, it’s close but I think the pressure of Aglickas will work to his advantage to get on the inside. Another big thing to look at is Anglickas has superior cardio and after the first round he will only get better.
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