David Carr vs. Amr Reda Hussen: Welterweight World Title on the Line at RAF02

On October 25, Real American Freestyle returns to State College—and with it comes a showdown for the vacant Welterweight World Title. Representing the USA is David Carr, the next big thing in American freestyle. Standing across from him is Egypt’s most seasoned international warrior, Amr Reda Hussen.

Two continents. One crown. Real stakes in the center of the mat.

David Carr: The Future is Already Here

It’s no longer potential—David Carr has arrived.

The two-time NCAA champion from Iowa State and Junior World gold medalist has been on a steep upward trajectory since transitioning to the senior freestyle ranks. In April, he made his biggest jump yet—winning the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in dominant fashion and punching his ticket to the 2025 World Championships.

In September, Carr held his own against the world’s elite. He dropped a razor-close 2-2 criteria decision to reigning Olympic champion Zaurbek Sidakov and later fell 7–5 to Chermen Valiev—another Olympic medalist. Despite the losses, Carr finished 5th in the world, establishing himself as a true global contender at 74kg.

Now, just one month removed from his senior Worlds debut, Carr enters RAF02 as the favorite to claim the league’s vacant Welterweight World Title. With sharp re-attacks, elite top pressure, and a calm-but-deadly pace, Carr is built for this format—and hungry to leave his mark.

Amr Reda Hussen: Veteran Threat from the Continent

Don’t let the American hype fool you—Amr Reda Hussen has seen it all.

A two-time Olympian for Egypt and two-time African Champion, Reda Hussen has quietly built a reputation as one of the sport’s toughest outliers. He’s a 2021 Olympic quarterfinalist and a two-time 7th-place finisher at Worlds (2021 and 2023), competing consistently in the toughest weight on the planet.

Reda Hussen wrestles with a fluid blend of European positioning and African pressure. He stays in the fight, never breaks under pace, and brings enough experience to frustrate even the flashiest of stars. In short: he’s not here to lose.

This match won’t intimidate him—it’ll motivate him.

The Matchup: Ascending Star vs. Steady Force

Carr is the sharper technician. His transitions are cleaner. His top game is a separator. He likes to stay loose, pick his moments and control exchanges with understated precision. But Reda Hussen is durable and unpredictable. He’s hard to finish, hard to move, and capable of catching even the most composed opponents off guard.

Look for Carr to manage space early, force Reda Hussen to reach, and then go to work from re-attack positions. If he gets to his turns on top, it could break things open. Reda Hussen will likely try to close the gap, tie up hands and keep the match inside a phone booth. He wants to wear Carr down and drag him into deep waters.

What to Watch For

Carr’s mat control: If he gets to top, his leg lace can change the match.

Reda Hussen’s resilience: Can he survive the first period without giving up exposure?

Short-offense flurries: Carr is lethal when his opponent reaches first. Expect traps.

Late-match gas tank: Carr’s composure is elite—but Reda Hussen has gone the distance with the world’s best.