Every show features a guest expert who shares their perspective on the matchups and picks winners for each fight on the card.
For BFL 64, Tylor Nicholson has agreed to break down the card and give his picks for all 12 MMA fights.
Nicholson brings a professional record of 1-4, with his sole victory arriving in spectacular fashion at BFL 60 — a spinning back kick knockout against Louie Grover. Every one of his five pro bouts has occurred in the BFL cage, so it's safe to assume he'll be back inside those ropes shortly.
Below are Nicholson's picks for BFL 64:
Caio Machado (2-1-1) vs Justin Doege (2-1): PRO Heavyweight Title Bout** FIGHT PREVIEW
"I'm not expecting this one to stretch out. Both fighters will probably try to land heavy punches early. Machado's sole setback came against former champ Dustin Joynson via unanimous decision, while Doege's only loss was a knockout at the hands of a smaller heavyweight. I believe Machado's size advantage will be too much for Doege, who has fought at middleweight before."
Prediction: Machado wins by knockout in the second round.
Marlan Hall (0-0) vs Jesus Garcia (1-0): PRO Featherweight
"Garcia appears to possess solid wrestling skills and can generate power. Hall prefers a wider stance to manage distance, moves nimbly, and has competent jiu-jitsu. I think Hall can dictate the pace using his reach, cutting angles and staying mobile."
Prediction: Hall wins by unanimous decision.
Taylor Christopher (0-0) vs Cedric Lochard (0-0): PRO Featherweight
"Christopher has been recovering from an injury for a while now and is finally making his pro debut — I'm eager to see how much he's developed since his time out of the cage. I don't have much intel on Lochard yet, but if this fight unfolds like Christopher's recent bouts, expect a brawl or a quick stoppage."
Prediction: Christopher scores a first-round knockout victory.
Dario Sinagoga (1-0) vs Aaron Bowles (0-0): PRO Lightweight
"Sinagoga displays a well-rounded skill set that translates across all areas of the sport. He's flown under the radar a bit since joining BFL, which makes him an intriguing pick. His bout against Daniel Richards was genuinely wild—I'd put my money on Dario here, even though I haven't seen much of his opponent."
Prediction: Sinagoga claims a second-round TKO win.
Indroop Virk (6-0) vs Mitch Strazzella (3-2): AMATEUR Bantamweight Title Bout** FIGHT PREVIEW
"Virk brings a highly refined technical game to the cage, now stepping up to bantamweight as the current flyweight titleholder in search of a second championship. Strazzella enters as someone with prior BFL title aspirations—this marks his third bid after falling short twice before. Expect Virk to dictate the pace with his grappling advantage on the way to a clear unanimous decision verdict."
Prediction: Virk earns a unanimous decision victory.
Nicolas Ouellet (2-0) vs Kolton Higginbottom (8-5): AMATEUR Lightweight Title Bout** FIGHT PREVIEW
"An interesting clash between contrasting styles. Higginbottom brings veteran experience from years of competition, including several notable victories. Ouellet, meanwhile, has dismantled every quality opponent he's faced, cruising toward the BFL 155-pound crown in just his second professional outing. While Higginbottom possesses the tools to keep things close, I see Ouellet retaining his championship reign."
Prediction: Ouellet secures a first-round submission win.
Phil Lauzon (3-1) vs Mike Brackett (2-0): AMATEUR 175-pound Title Bout** FIGHT PREVIEW
"I'm not overly acquainted with either competitor, but from the limited footage available, I'm picking Brackett."
Prediction: Brackett wins by TKO in the second round.
Oguzhan Yalçin (2-1) vs Mani El-Hefnawy (3-1): AMATEUR Featherweight Title Bout** FIGHT PREVIEW
"Yalcin's wrestling prowess should prove overwhelming for the striking-focused El-Hefnawy. Yalcin has already proven himself against elite-level grapplers in MMA competition, emerging victorious each time."
Prediction: Yalcin wins by unanimous decision.
Glen Cuevas (2-3) vs Scott Erikson (1-1): AMATEUR Bantamweight
"Cuevas is hands down the most skilled and technically sound amateur on this entire card. He's had to step up in weight classes multiple times because bantamweights keep dodging matchups with him. What makes Cuevas dangerous is how he builds momentum through each round—he keeps hunting for finishes throughout the bout. Erikson's riding a solid win, but I'm confident Cuevas' seasoned experience and relentless drive will carry him to victory Saturday night."
Prediction: Cuevas takes down Erikson via TKO in round one.
Aaron Holmes (3-2) vs Sina Maani (1-0): AMATEUR Bantamweight
"Fair warning—I haven't studied either fighter extensively, but I've crossed paths with Holmes' training partner before. Their gym has a reputation for dominant grappling and submission game. Maani represents Lions MMA, a camp known for wrestling fundamentals and sharp striking. My guess is Maani will keep things on the feet, land damaging strikes, and hunt for a TKO, whereas Holmes will likely push for a gritty decision while lurking for a submission opportunity."
Prediction: Maani claims victory by split decision.
Maria Demers (1-0) vs Jackie Maclean (1-0): AMATEUR Women's Bantamweight
"Two undefeated prospects both stepping out of top-tier gyms with elite sparring partners. I've caught Demers competing a handful of times now, and I expect her to leverage striking to control range, apply her grappling prowess for takedowns, and hunt submissions once we hit the mat."
Prediction: Demers secures a submission victory in round two.
Varun Sunder Rajan (0-1) vs Niko Chan (2-1): AMATEUR Bantamweight
"Chan enters riding a two-bout win streak against heavier competition, while Sunder Rajan brings just one professional outing and minimal footage available for analysis. I've watched Chan evolve over several years training side-by-side at Titan MMA, and I feel he holds advantages across every phase of this matchup regardless of how it unfolds."
Prediction: Chan wins by submission in the second round.
