Every event features a "guest predictor" who shares their expert perspective and picks for each matchup on the card.
For XFFC 20, Justin Knoepfli has come aboard to break down his predictions and analysis across all 10 MMA bouts scheduled for the evening.
Knoepfli brings an amateur record of 5-3, highlighted by notable victories over Grey Patino (in two separate outings) and Samuel Michel. His latest triumph arrived at XFFC 17, when he took down Adam Williams with a submission just 26 seconds into the opening frame. Hailing from Grande Prairie himself, Knoepfli is uniquely positioned to offer informed commentary on several of the hometown fighters featured on the card.
Below are Knoepfli's predictions for XFFC 20:
Steve Mac Donald (2-0) vs Devon Neis (6-5): Fight Preview
"I haven't had a chance to learn much about either competitor, particularly Mac Donald given he's only stepped in the cage twice. My sense is Neis' experience gives him the edge."
Prediction: Neis wins by unanimous decision.
Craig Hudson (5-6) vs Justin Doege (1-0): Fight Preview
This one presents a compelling matchup with Doege only having competed in one additional professional outing. Hudson has been facing elite competition within this weight class, so I'm anticipating a wild first round—both men appear to possess enough cardio for just one go-around. Pushing beyond that could make for a grueling evening for either competitor.
Prediction: Doege wins by submission in the second round.
Cassian Alexy (4-3) vs Lee Hagel (1-2)
"Despite sitting out of competition for a stretch, I believe Alexy edges out Hagel in this contest."
Prediction: Alexy wins by unanimous decision.
Conrad Krzysztan (3-3) vs Thomas Richardson (5-1): Fight Preview
"Both men bring strong grappling skills to the table. While this marks Krzysztan's debut at 170 pounds, I believe he'll come out on top as the superior striker once things settle. After watching Richardson's most recent outing, I wasn't particularly sold on his performance."
Prediction: Krzysztan wins by TKO in the second round.
Blake Sigvaldason (1-1) vs Daryl St. Rose (3-1)
"This is a difficult stylistic matchup for Sigvaldason. I see St. Rose taking him to the mat repeatedly, controlling position, and landing effective ground-and-pound—not enough to finish him, but enough to carry the rounds."
Prediction: St. Rose wins by unanimous decision.
Isaiah Metituk (4-3) vs Connor Krebs (2-1): Audio Interview
"These two have been trading a lot of trash talk, but it's time to back it up. The posturing ends now—it's fight time! With Metituk riding the momentum of a tough defeat, I expect him to be desperate for a victory."
Prediction: Metituk wins by submission in the third round.
