Every time a new event rolls around, a special guest analyst joins us to break down the upcoming matchups and share their picks for every MMA fight on the card.
For BFL 67, Jett Grande (15-1 amateur) has volunteered to share his thoughts and make his picks for all 13 fights on the card.
Grande comes from one of the finest amateur MMA careers in Canadian history, with his only defeat being a result of a shoulder injury. His crowning achievement came when he captured the 2018 IMMAF world championship at welterweight.
Below are Grande's picks for BFL 67:
Caio Machado (4-1-1) vs. Christian Larsen (5-1): PRO Heavyweight Title Bout
"A fantastic matchup. I can't see this going the distance—my money is on Machado. He brings more speed and ring movement to the table, although Larsen's punching power is something else entirely."
Prediction: Machado wins via TKO in round 2.
Dejan Kajic (12-7-2) vs. Kyran Cameron (5-0): PRO 175-pound Title Bout
"Cameron's latest victory was very convincing, but Kajic's veteran experience could be the differentiator here. He carries heavy hands and has no trouble setting a relentless pace."
Prediction: Kajic wins via TKO in round 3.
Zack Powell (4-0) vs. Dario Sinagoga (4-0): PRO Lightweight
"This should be a tight contest. Powell might hold a marginal edge on the ground, but Sinagoga's pace-setting ability is genuinely hard to ignore. He also showed improved striking in his last outing, so I'm leaning toward him with a narrow preference."
Prediction: Sinagoga wins via unanimous decision.
Ivan Hryshchuk (1-0) vs. Gordon Cunningham (0-0): PRO Middleweight
"Hryshchuk displayed elite-level striking in his most recent outing, and since every victory has come before the opening bell closes, I expect him to take this one."
Prediction: Hryshchuk wins via TKO in the first round.
Justin Doege (2-2) vs. Anton Tokarchuk (4-3-1): PRO 225 pounds
"Tokarchuk brings more fight experience, but I believe Doege takes this by leveraging superior explosiveness, closing distance effectively, and fighting inside the pocket. Doege also enters on a run from a hard-fought contest against the BFL champion, giving him a slight edge in momentum."
Prediction: Doege wins via unanimous decision.
Gio Platon (1-0) vs. Matt Hovorka (1-1): PRO Bantamweight
"Platon was impressive in his professional debut. I expect another victory, landing in the first or second round."
Prediction: Platon wins via TKO in the first round.
Taylor Christopher (1-0) vs. Abderrahmane Haddad (0-0): PRO Featherweight
"Christopher has been riding a hot streak, boasting an eight-fight win streak that stretches back through his amateur days. Haddad is stepping into MMA for the first time, though he carries some kickboxing experience. That edge should tilt things in Christopher's favor."
Prediction: Christopher wins via submission in the first round.
Nicolas Ouellet (0-0) vs. Kevin Bastien Popowick (0-1): PRO 150 pounds
"Ouellet holds a firm Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. While Popowick edges him in experience and possesses adequate standup, I expect this bout to hit the mat sooner rather than later—and that's where Ouellet will make his move."
Prediction: Ouellet wins via submission in the second round.
Jonathan Broad (0-0) vs. Dylan Schellenberg (0-0): PRO 165 pounds
"Broad presents as a well-rounded competitor, but Schellenberg has logged serious time on the amateur circuit and carries genuinely solid grappling and submission technique. I think he's the one to pull this off."
Prediction: Schellenberg wins via submission in the second round.
John Nguyen (2-1) vs. Mike McAloon (3-2): PRO Featherweight
"Another compelling pairing. Nguyen boasts a strong amateur background and sharp striking. If he keeps this on the feet, his path to victory opens up nicely."
Prediction: Nguyen wins via TKO in the second round.
Bryce Gougeon (1-2) vs. Stuart Deleurme (1-3): PRO 175 pounds
"Both fighters bring ample experience from their amateur days, and both outperform what their records suggest. This feels like a genuinely competitive clash—could go either way—but I'm picking Gougeon."
Prediction: Gougeon wins via unanimous decision.
Maria Demers (0-0) vs. Jackie Maclean (0-0): PRO Women's Bantamweight
"Two newcomers to professional MMA are getting a rematch after meeting in their most recent outing. The opening bout was highly competitive, and it looked like Demers controlled the striking exchanges while Maclean leaned heavily on her wrestling base. Demers earned a unanimous decision victory, and I'm anticipating she'll pull off the same result. Ultimately, though, it will come down to which athlete has sharpened her skills during the break."
Prediction: Demers wins via unanimous decision.
