Going forward, every event will feature a guest predictor offering expert insight and picking winners across each matchup on the card.

For XFFC 17, Alex Martinez has come on board to break down the 11 MMA bouts scheduled for Friday night, including a personal stake—his father, Luis Martinez, will be competing.

The 4-0 rising talent hails from Grande Prairie and put together a stellar 15-4 amateur career before turning pro. His latest outing

Below, find Martinez's picks for every bout on the XFFC 17 card:

Cody Krahn (16-12) vs Michael Hill (9-4-1): Fight Preview

"Both are real warriors, but Hill is renowned for going the distance in grinding bouts. He's your classic grinder—lots of heart and durability. I just don't think Krahn can keep pace."

Prediction: Hill wins by unanimous decision.

Randy Mahon (3-3) vs Nick Hrabec (4-4): Fight Preview

"This is a true stylistic clash. Whoever shows more heart is probably taking it. I see Mahon grinding Hrabec down, largely thanks to wrestling."

Prediction: Mahon wins by unanimous decision.

Kyle Francotti (1-0) vs Steve MacDonald (0-0)

"Francotti loves grappling and wrestling—he's faced bigger, stronger competition and held his own. He'll drag this to the ground, and since MacDonald won't quit, I expect a referee stoppage."

Prediction: Francotti wins by TKO, referee stoppage, in the first round.

Luis Martinez (0-1) vs Kevin Kellerman (1-2)

"Size, striking, and strength all play major roles here. I've been in this sport long enough to know what's likely to unfold."

Prediction: Martinez wins by TKO in the second round.

Todd Vatcher (4-2) vs Riley Pequin (4-2): Fight Preview

"This one should be exciting. Both are tough strikers who love to throw. I genuinely feel we're getting a knockout."

Prediction: Pequin wins by TKO in the first round.

Justin Knoepfli (4-2) vs Adam Rhys Williams (0-0)

"Knoepfli is a completely different caliber. He puts in relentless work."

Prediction: Knoepfli claims victory via TKO during round two.

Isaiah Metituk (3-2) vs Dakota Ruttan (1-0): Fight Preview

"Ruttan prefers to keep things on the feet, and should it go the distance, he certainly has the ability to shock us with a win. However, if the bout hits the mat at any stage, I'm confident Metituk secures the submission."

Prediction: Metituk wins by submission in the second round.

Grey Patino (5-9) vs Austin Russell (3-0)

"Patino doesn't know how to quit—you need to either KO him or absolutely destroy him to get the stoppage. I'm going with Patino here, relying on his experience to carry him through."

Prediction: Patino wins by split decision.

Brock Holmes (1-2) vs Ryan O'Connor (1-2)

"This sets up as a quality clash; both men bring solid experience to the table. Holmes puts in serious training hours—I notice him at the gym constantly, and he's always sharing workout updates online."

Prediction: Holmes wins by unanimous decision.

Joe Westbrook (1-2) vs Jesse Bull (1-3)

"I expect Bull to step in and deliver a competitive performance, and Westbrook will match that intensity. That said, I think Westbrook's kickboxing and striking game give him the slight edge."

Prediction: Westbrook wins by unanimous decision.

Nasser Pega (0-1) vs Danny Amberson (0-0)

"Both are making their debuts, just stepping onto the scene, and newcomers typically carry that raw enthusiasm and drive that pushes them all the way."

Prediction: Pega wins by unanimous decision.