Every outing gets a "guest predictor" who brings their take on the matchup and picks a winner for every MMA contest on the card.
Isaiah Metituk has volunteered his expert opinion and picks for all 10 MMA matchups scheduled for BFL 61.
Metituk carries an amateur MMA mark of 5-4 and trains out of Champion Gym based in Grande Prairie, Alta. From early 2017 through early 2018 he went undefeated in four straight bouts, earning a XFFC featherweight championship opportunity at XFFC 19 where he faced Albaraa Atmeh. Metituk was stopped by Atmeh in the third round, but bounced back with a stunning first-round submission victory over Connor Krebs at XFFC 20.
Below are Metituk's selections for BFL 61:
Jared Revel (8-2) vs Collin Hart (6-3-1): PRO Middleweight Title Bout FIGHT PREVIEW
"Hart hasn't competed in MMA for a while, but he's been extremely busy on the jiu-jitsu circuit. Revel brings equally high-level jiu-jitsu skills, so we're in for some elite grappling action. I expect Revel's continued activity in MMA to give him the edge."
Prediction: Revel wins by submission in the third round.
Dejan Kajic (10-7-2, 1 NC) vs Eric McConico Jr. (4-0-1): PRO 175-pound Title Bout FIGHT PREVIEW
"In my view, Kajic is one of the most underappreciated fighters in all of Canada. He's essentially become BFL's Robbie Lawler — consistently delivers thrilling contests and shows up ready to battle. After 20 fights, he's finally finding his rhythm. McConico Jr. presents a genuine challenge though. He trains at a top-tier gym and boasts a decorated amateur résumé, but I believe Kajic simply has too much for him to deal with right now."
