At every event, a guest predictor joins the show to break down the matchups and share their picks for each MMA bout.
This time around, Justin Schmit has volunteered to break down and pick winners for all 11 MMA fights on the Havoc FC 14 card.
With a pro record of 4-9, Schmit's most recent victory came against Zach Manywounds back in 2017. He's widely recognized as one of the true veterans of the sport across Western Canada, famous for his grit and willingness to step into any fight regardless of who's across the cage.
Below are Schmit's picks for Havoc FC 14:
Devon Neis (6-5) vs Grayson Wells (4-3): PRO Heavyweight Title Bout** FIGHT PREVIEW
"This matchup is primed for drama. None of their previous two encounters survived past the opening round. Neis has been putting in serious work lately, but Wells brings real power to the table. I expect both men to start carefully. My gut says Neis finishes Wells, though honestly this one could swing either direction."
Prediction: Neis wins by knockout in the second round.
Craig Shintani (8-3) vs Corey Gower (7-6): PRO Lightweight Title Bout** FIGHT PREVIEW
"These two have been competing for a long time now. I've watched Shintani handle some genuinely skilled opponents. Gower has taken some brutal battles against tough competition, but Shintani's relentless pressure and grinding pace give him the edge."
Prediction: Shintani wins by unanimous decision.
Ryan Williams (1-1) vs Harley King (0-0): PRO Bantamweight
"King walks into a steep challenge making his professional debut against Williams, a jiu-jitsu black belt. I see King landing strikes early, but Williams eventually drags the action to the ground where his grappling takes over."
Prediction: Williams wins by submission in the second round.
Austin Batra (0-0) vs Sean Michael (0-0): PRO Lightweight
"This bout screams Fight of the Night. Two hard-punching lightweights stepping into the cage for their first professional outings. All seven of their combined amateur victories came by finish. Since Batra spent most of his amateur days fighting at welterweight and even reached middleweight on occasion, he's probably the bigger, stronger competitor—and that size gap may prove decisive in what promises to be a fireworks display."
Prediction: Batra wins by unanimous decision.
Evan Piercey (3-2) vs Mike Parsons (4-2): AMATEUR Lightweight Title Bout** FIGHT PREVIEW
"At every event I attend where CMC has athletes competing, Piercey is always lending a hand—whether it's helping teammates, supporting fellow fighters, assisting officials, or anything else. A few years back in Penticton, he came through big for me by volunteering to corner me against Justin Doege, then later taped up my hands and cornered two additional fighters. He's an exceptional teammate and friend. His cardio is outstanding, his striking has real substance, and his takedown defense is solid. I suspect this might be his final amateur outing no matter how it goes."
"I've known Parsons for over a decade now. He's been on my corner countless times, and we've shared plenty of training sessions. He's a fantastic coach and a genuine friend. His wrestling is top-tier, and he sets a wrestler-friendly pace—a quality that will serve him well against Piercey. He lands as hard as most pros at lightweight and almost certainly holds a strength edge over Piercey."
"I genuinely want both men to succeed in this one. Both will leave their hearts in the cage and walk away with far more experience than they've gained in their previous five bouts. It's too tight to call."
Prediction: Piercey wins by split decision.
Christopher Levia (0-0) vs Kevin William Garnet-Carmichael (0-0): AMATEUR 160 pounds
"Another pairing of debuting amateurs. Levia arrives from Kensei Martial Arts with a strong camp behind him, and I expect he'll harness the momentum of competing in his hometown to capture the victory."
Prediction: Levia wins by unanimous decision.
Sean Carroll (1-1) vs Jesus Ricko (0-1): AMATEUR 150 pounds
"Ricko stumbled in his opening bout, though he pushed Garrett Noonan all the way to a decision—a genuinely formidable opponent. That matchup gives Ricko an experiential edge over Carroll. He's got that hard-nosed Mexican brawler mindset and trains under Mike Parsons."
Prediction: Ricko wins by TKO in the second round.
Grady Behrens (2-0) vs Steven Siebrecht (1-0): AMATEUR Middleweight
"Neither fighter has tasted loss in their early amateur campaigns. Behrens holds a significant cage-time advantage—his opener went to decision, his second ended with a third-round submission. Siebrecht's sole victory was a spectacular 19-second knockout of Wyatt Yake. He's trained out of a strong Saskatchewan gym, and I expect him to rack up another finish."
Prediction: Siebrecht wins by TKO in the second round.
Eric Haldemann (1-0) vs Patrick Padja (0-0): AMATEUR Lightweight
"Haldemann made his amateur debut in Grande Prairie back in June, and now he steps into the cage at home for the first time. Padja is also making his debut, but has been training alongside Jesse Arnett and Noah Ali at Alavanca in Calgary. Padja arrives well-prepared for his amateur debut, and his wrestling prowess could be the game-changer."
Prediction: Padja wins by unanimous decision.
Ryan Noble (0-0) vs Vincent Hinger (0-0): AMATEUR Flyweight
"Both fighters are debuting as amateurs, making this a difficult matchup to call. Noble gets to compete in front of his hometown crowd, which should fuel his motivation. I expect a tight affair, but Hinger's jiu-jitsu is what'll separate them."
Prediction: Hinger wins by submission in the first round.
Alex Markett (0-0) vs Peko Sananikhom (1-0): AMATEUR Lightweight
"Markett steps into his first amateur bout, while Sananikhom brings one victory—a first-round submission from 2015. I anticipate Markett staying competitive, but Sananikhom's prior MMA experience will likely clinch it for him."
Prediction: Sananikhom wins by unanimous decision.
