Every time Modern FC hosts a show, a guest predictor joins us to break down the matchups and share their picks for every bout on the card.
For Modern FC 3, Chad Anheliger is stepping up as our guest predictor to deliver his takes and picks for all five MMA fights on the undercard.
Anheliger boasts a 9-5 professional record and enters the event on a seven-fight win streak. That hot run included capturing both the Rise FC flyweight and bantamweight titles in consecutive outings. He previously fought on the debut Modern FC 1 card, where he picked up a unanimous decision victory over Eric Wilson.
Check out Anheliger's full breakdown of Modern FC 3 below:
Randy Mahon (4-4) vs Jesse Boldt (2-2): PRO Lightweight FIGHT PREVIEW
"This is a tightly contested matchup and well deserving of the main event slot. Mahon has tested himself against tougher competition and comes in with momentum from a recent victory. Those factors, combined with his grappling prowess, should carry him to the finish."
Prediction: Mahon wins by submission in the second round.
Jose Rodriguez (7-7) vs Saeid Mirzaei (1-0-1): PRO 175 pounds FIGHT PREVIEW
"I'd call this the crowd's main event. Mirzaei is about to face the biggest challenge of his young career, while Rodriguez is hoping to slow Mirzaei's momentum. Either fighter could pull off the upset, but Rodriguez hasn't always fared well against elite competition. Mirzaei, on the other hand, already projects as high-level."
Prediction: Mirzaei wins by submission in the first round.
Blair Oster (4-5) vs Josh Kwiatkowski (1-2): PRO Lightweight FIGHT PREVIEW
"I absolutely thrive on back-and-forth battles, and this one looks like it could go the distance. I've been following Kwiatkowski since his most recent Rise FC outing, and he'll be coming into this bout with plenty of motivation after that narrow defeat."
Prediction: Kwiatkowski secures a TKO victory in round two.
Lorenzo Celis (0-0) vs Austin Smith (0-0): PRO Light Heavyweight
"Quality matchmaking on display here. Both athletes found success at the amateur level and are now stepping into the professional ranks for the very first time. This matchup will ultimately hinge on who approaches their preparation like a seasoned professional. Celis has faced solid competition throughout his run and has stayed busier on the cards, giving him a slight advantage in my book."
Prediction: Celis takes a unanimous decision.
Jared Cochrane (0-0) vs Brendan Ekstrom (0-1): PRO Featherweight
"Each man in this bout is chasing his first professional victory. Ekstrom brings more time inside the cage, and that experience carries considerable weight in these formative bouts."
Prediction: Ekstrom earns a unanimous decision.
