At every event, we bring in a guest analyst to break down the card and share their picks for each matchup.
For BTC 10, Jared Feuring (1-2) has signed on to offer his takes and predictions across all 11 bouts scheduled for the card.
Most recently, Feuring competed at XFFC 18, where he was stopped by unanimous decision against Damian Johnston. Before that outing, he collected his first pro victory by way of rear-naked choke at Rumble in the Cage 55. You can keep up with Feuring's journey on social media: FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM
Below are Feuring's picks for BTC 10:
Lucas Neufeld (5-1) vs. Josh Kwiatkowski (5-2): PRO Featherweight NEUFELD PREVIEW, KWIATKOWSKI PREVIEW
"Both guys have a knack for finishes — Kwiatkowski has mostly gotten his victories on the feet, while Neufeld has finished fights on the ground. That said, modern MMA demands versatility from everyone, so expect both to be dangerous in multiple areas. Still, on paper this looks like a striker versus grappler clash, and I genuinely enjoy those kinds of matchups. My main concern for Neufeld is that he's been sidelined for roughly a year, whereas Kwiatkowski has already fought this calendar year. Before that layoff, Neufeld was riding serious momentum. It's a tough one to call, but I think it'll make for a compelling main event."
Prediction: Neufeld wins via submission.
Jake Macdonald (3-1) vs. Xavier Nash (4-4): PRO Lightweight MACDONALD PREVIEW, NASH PREVIEW
"Nash stepped between the ropes just last year, whereas Macdonald's been away from action since 2014, when he took his sole loss to Hakeem Dawodu — a fighter who's since developed into a genuine prospect in the UFC. In terms of ring readiness, there's no contest: Nash gets the nod. He's been active and sharpening his craft. Still, I'm backing Macdonald. That lengthy absence aside, his career looked like it was building into something remarkable. I believe he'll shake off the rust quickly."
Prediction: Macdonald wins via TKO.
Dorian Dokaj (0-0) vs. Geran Buckner (0-0): PRO 190 pounds
"What stands out here is Buckner's finishing instinct — two stoppages under his belt tells us he can close fights. Buckner trains out of Tristar, while Dokaj comes from Xtreme Couture Toronto; both are reputable programs. With limited history to draw from, this matchup deserves our attention. Neither fighter has tasted defeat, and both arrive from strong training environments. I'm leaning toward Buckner because of his track record of stoppage wins — I expect a third one on the cards. That said, this feels like a genuine toss-up."
Prediction: Buckner wins via submission.
Nick LeBlanc (0-0) vs. Forrest Ayers (0-0): PRO Featherweight
"Leblanc is absolutely vicious. He actually sparred with one of my teammates right before I took the stage on the same card, so I can attest firsthand to how quick and dangerous he is — both on his feet and on the ground. Ayers brings his own credentials, coming off a standout amateur campaign at 6-1. Each man has shown versatility with both stoppage and decision wins, meaning either could finish things at any moment or take the distance. I give Leblanc the advantage if it stays upright, though things level out considerably once we hit the mat."
Prediction: Leblanc wins via TKO.
Maria Djukic (0-0) vs. Jo Maisonneuve (0-1): PRO Women's 130 pounds
"Don't sleep on a fighter stepping into the cage at 0-1 — that assumption could cost Djukic dearly if she isn't fully prepared. From personal experience, I can tell you the pro debut carries an entirely different weight of tension and pressure. Even though Maisonneuve fell short in her first outing, she's probably already worked through those debut jitters. Meanwhile, Djukic represents Toshido, a top-tier camp my teammates and I have faced plenty of times. If there's one signature trait of theirs, it's meticulous fight preparation and well-rounded skill development. Maisonneuve has logged considerable grappling experience, which could tip the scales in her favor based on raw competitive experience alone."
Prediction: Maisonneuve wins via unanimous decision.
Izzudeen Atmeh (0-0) vs. Jake Geauvreau (0-0): PRO Bantamweight
"When fighters are taking their first steps onto the professional stage, it's often difficult to dig up information on them unless they've accumulated an impressive amateur resume. Unfortunately, neither of these competitors fits that mold. I did track down some grappling clips from Geauvreau that showcased some clean technique, along with a bit of footage on Atmeh. Both appeared to display solid skill levels for their experience, so this should be an entertaining contest. Between the two, Geauvreau's grappling ability made a stronger impression."
Prediction: Geauvreau wins via submission.
Konstantin Gaivoronskii (0-0) vs. Luke Roberts (0-0): PRO Lightweight
"Gaivoronskii holds the advantage in MMA-specific competition and will likely draw hometown support, but I'm leaning toward Roberts. The deciding factor is wrestling. Roberts brings extensive wrestling credentials to the table and has successfully transferred that foundation to MMA, already demonstrating it by securing a first-round rear-naked choke in his amateur bout. Gaivoronskii has shown he can survive the full distance in amateur competition, so I expect him to present a difficult finish problem."
Prediction: Roberts wins via unanimous decision.
Isaiah Metituk (0-1) vs. Broderick Rene (0-0): PRO Featherweight
"Both Metituk and Rene boast respectable amateur records of 6-4 and 6-7, respectively. When you examine the caliber of those results, Rene emerges as someone ready to fight through adversity. Out of his 13 amateur bouts, only two ended via decision. Metituk, on the other hand, carries several decisions alongside numerous submission victories. Metituk also suffered a doctor's stoppage loss in his professional debut due to a cut—a setback that makes continued momentum difficult—while Rene is taking the leap into the professional ranks. I view Metituk as the more cautious competitor, likely to select his opportunities carefully."
Prediction: Metituk wins via unanimous decision.
Tyler VanKill (0-0) vs. Davis Rapagna (0-0): PRO 165 pounds
"Vankill has finished every fight in his record by submission. Rapagna has competed in just one amateur bout, which he won by striking. If I were Rapagna, I'd be prioritizing submission and wrestling defense with serious urgency. Vankill even faced Jason Church—who holds a legitimate Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt—in a grappling match, and Vankill secured him with a bug choke. That moment stuck with me because it's such an uncommon finishing technique. Vankill's ground game simply seems too advanced for Rapagna to handle."
Prediction: VanKill wins via submission.
Derrick Laing (0-0) vs. Mac Laursen (0-0): PRO Middleweight
"Reducing this matchup to just two records misses important context. On paper, however, Laing appears to hold a significant advantage. As an amateur, he compiled a 4-1 record with all four victories coming by way of stoppage—four wins and four stoppages is an impressive feat. That said, dismissing Laursen would be unwise; he built a solid amateur record of 4-3 himself, including two submission victories among his wins. Still, the 'X Factor' here lies in Laursen's three amateur losses, all of which came by stoppage—two by submission and one by KO/TKO—suggesting he can find himself in precarious situations."
Prediction: Laing wins via submission.
Dylan McIlvenny (0-0) vs. Paul Fisher (0-1): PRO Featherweight
"Every one of McIlvenny's amateur wins has come by decision, whereas Fisher's lone professional outing ended via doctor's stoppage after a cut. Fisher went 3-1 as an amateur, scoring two wins by KO/TKO and suffering his only loss by rear-naked choke. Both fighters' records are fairly close, and looking at the opponents they've faced, those opponents are also pretty evenly matched in terms of wins and losses. A closely contested opener that could swing either way, but I think Fisher will apply a bit more pressure in an effort to erase that cut stoppage defeat from his memory."
Prediction: Fisher takes it by TKO.
