Every time a show comes together, we invite a special guest analyst to break down the card and share their picks across every matchup.
For Ramil Kamilov, the opportunity to preview and pick every fight on the Unified MMA 37 lineup was one too good to pass up.
Kamilov carries a 4-2 amateur mark and is riding momentum after earning silver at the 2019 Canadian National Amateur Championships. His next outing is set against Thomas Deneve (3-0) at XFFC 22, arriving June 15.
Below, find Kamilov's full slate of picks for Unified MMA 37:
Tanner Boser (15-5-1) vs. Jared Kilkenny (13-10): PRO Heavyweight Title Bout FIGHT PREVIEW
"Kilkenny's been inconsistent, but when he's locked in he's a force of nature. Boser's been taking fights abroad and producing solid results against quality opponents. You have to admire the mental strength it takes to travel overseas and compete against elite fighters in their own backyards."
Prediction: Boser wins by unanimous decision.
Teddy Ash (13-4) vs. Neil Berry (8-8): PRO Light Heavyweight Title Bout FIGHT PREVIEW
"Ash has been far more active lately, stacking wins against tougher opposition."
Prediction: Ash wins by TKO in the third round.
Neal Anderson (9-3) vs. Craig Shintani (8-2): PRO 150 Pounds FIGHT PREVIEW
"Shintani brings serious firepower regardless of how his most recent outing went. I see him securing a late stoppage."
Prediction: Shintani wins by TKO in the second round.
KB Bhullar (6-0) vs. Cody Krahn (16-13): PRO Middleweight
"For me, this is easily the most compelling bout of the evening. Krahn represents the toughest test Bhullar has faced to date, yet Bhullar carries that extra hunger to land on a major stage—so he'll be fully amped. With so many moving pieces involved, I picture this as a tight contest if we get past the opening round, essentially a battle of endurance and depth."
Prediction: Krahn wins by split decision.
Christian Larsen (3-1) vs Tyler King (12-7): PRO Heavyweight
"King brings considerably more experience to the table, though he's slipped a bit in recent outings. I'd expect him to come forward aggressively and look to turn things around. Neither of these fighters tends to survive past rounds one or two very often. I'm leaning toward Larsen holding the grappling edge given his Hayabusa background. If he's a Hayabusa fighter and signed on for this bout, they obviously spotted something in their opponent during preparation, and he enters this matchup well-rested."
Prediction: Larsen wins by TKO in the second round.
Roger Alves (4-1) vs Cole Campbell (2-2): PRO Welterweight
"I believe Alves' wrestling pedigree and WSOF background will prove too much for Campbell."
Prediction: Alves wins by submission in the first round.
Gurjeet Bilkhu (4-2) vs Matt Klute (0-0): PRO Lightweight
"Both fighters are similar in size, even though Bilkhu has competed at featherweight in the past. Klute appears highly committed, and his striking looks solid. Coming from Hayabusa, he'll almost certainly control the grappling exchanges here. I see him putting on a statement performance."
Prediction: Klute wins by TKO in the first round.
Jessie Atwell (2-3) vs Mitch Wiles (0-1): AMATEUR Flyweight
"Atwell holds the experience edge having previously fought at the Worlds, giving him a clear advantage. Though I suspect this may end up closer than expected."
Prediction: Atwell wins by submission in the third round.
Jesse Bull (3-5) vs Laine Foxton (0-1): AMATEUR 165 pounds
"Bull is the smaller fighter but brings more experience. I think Foxton will start strong but burn himself out, then Bull will take him down and secure the tapout."
Prediction: Bull wins by submission in the second round.
Damian McGeary (1-0) vs Connor Funk (0-0): AMATEUR Lightweight
"McGeary debuted back seven years ago and secured a knockout victory over what appeared to be a solid opponent. Hard to say how much he's stayed sharp since then, but he's probably expecting to return and feel the same. I think he walks away the winner, though this won't play out exactly as he envisions. Funk will have his chances."
Prediction: McGeary wins by unanimous decision.
