The Battlefield Fight League wraps up its 2022 season with BFL 75, featuring a stacked card of 15 MMA bouts. However, the originally planned co-main event pitting Navid Zanganeh against Dario Sinagoga fell through at weigh-ins when Sinagoga came in nearly 10 pounds over the limit.
Below are my selections across every matchup on tomorrow night's card:
Caio Machado (6-1-1) vs. Edison Lopes (11-7): PRO Heavyweight Title Bout
This looks like a straightforward defense of Machado's BFL heavyweight title. Lopes brings a wealth of experience to the octagon, but at 44 years of age he's unlikely to trouble the champion in any meaningful way. I expect the titleholder to close out this contest well before the bell.
Prediction: Machado wins via knockout.
Matt Dwyer (11-8) vs. Christophe Vandijck (9-5): PRO Interim Middleweight Title Bout**
A compelling clash between two seasoned competitors who haven't stepped inside the octagon much lately. Dwyer enters on a four-fight skid and hasn't resembled the same competitor during that run. I'd be thrilled to see Dwyer snap his losing streak, but my money goes with Vandijck.
Prediction: Vandijck wins via decision.
Saeid Mirzaei (3-1-1) vs. Hamza Salim (6-5): PRO Middleweight
Mirzaei continues to rank among Canada's brightest young talent, even after his last outing ended prematurely due to injury. Salim brings plenty of elite-level experience to the table, but I struggle to picture him matching Mirzaei's level.
Prediction: Mirzaei wins via submission.
Mitch Strazzella (2-0) vs. Austin Russell (3-1): PRO Bantamweight
This could easily be fight of the night. Russell's lone loss came against the reigning BFL bantamweight champion, so there's nothing shameful about that result. I envision these two trading strikes round after round in what should be a tight contest.
Prediction: Strazzella wins via decision.
Gagan Gill (4-2) vs. Ryan Rohovich (5-4): PRO Lightweight
Following back-to-back setbacks, Gill seemed to find his footing in his most recent outing, putting on an impressive performance. I believe Gill holds the advantage across every phase of fighting, and I anticipate he secures the finish.
Prediction: Gill wins via TKO.
Blake Sigvaldason (3-3) vs. Oguzhan Yalcin (2-1): PRO Bantamweight
Yalcin's game plan is never hard to read, so the real question becomes whether Sigvaldason can counter it. Expect Yalcin to push his takedowns relentlessly, and while I believe Sigvaldason will land cleanly on his feet, I doubt it'll be sufficient.
Prediction: Yalcin wins via decision.
Keanan Kellar (2-2) vs. Keanan Patershuk (1-0): PRO Middleweight
This matchup has written all over it for a major upset. Patershuk hasn't competed in Canada, so he's still flying under most people's radar—but that's about to change. I expect his explosive power and quickness to make all the difference.
Prediction: Patershuk wins via knockout.
Daniel Abdenour (2-0) vs. Nelson Spreeuw (0-2): AMATEUR Lightweight Title Bout**
Striker versus grappler in this bout. Provided Abdenour avoids taking the fight to the mat, he should cruise through.
Prediction: Abdenour wins via TKO.
Flint Radatzke (2-4) vs. Brett Jackson (2-1): AMATEUR Lightweight
Radatzke secured his first victory since 2016 at BFL 72 on his most recent appearance, so his self-assurance should be peaking. While Radatzke certainly possesses grit, I believe Jackson is the more complete fighter overall.
Prediction: Jackson wins via decision.
Melvin Panganiban (2-0) vs. Elia Faragalla (0-0): AMATEUR Featherweight
Faragalla steps into the cage for the first time, making it difficult to project what he'll bring. What we can confirm about Panganiban, however, is that he carries devastating knockout power.
Prediction: Panganiban wins via knockout.
Dillon Foerster (1-0) vs. Mykl Drabiuk (0-0): AMATEUR Lightweight
Drabiuk makes his debut here, introducing plenty of uncertainty. The experience gap isn't overwhelming for Foerster, but it's enough to sway my pick in his favor.
Prediction: Foerster wins via TKO.
Cannon Tass (1-1) vs. Lycidas Allen Crow (0-0): AMATEUR Welterweight
Another newcomer to watch in Crow, leaving plenty of questions unanswered. I'm backing Tass.
Prediction: Tass wins via TKO.
Mulife Muchali (1-0) vs. Kamal Gadzhialiev (0-0): AMATEUR Welterweight
From this point forward, it's basically a coin toss given how many fighters are making their first appearances. Muchali has already taken his entrance walk, so I'll take him.
Prediction: Muchali wins via TKO.
Kenny Lee (0-0) vs. Brandon Briglio (0-0): AMATEUR 130 pounds
Both men making their debuts, so flipping a coin.
Prediction: Briglio wins via decision.
Maurice Dacquel (0-0) vs. Quinn Meldrum (0-0): AMATEUR Bantamweight
Flip a coin.
Prediction: Meldrum wins via decision.



