Every time Unified MMA puts on a card, they bring in a special guest analyst to break down the matchups and share their picks for every fight on the undercard and main card.
This weekend's Unified MMA 39 event, headlined by Josh Kwiatkowski, features nine MMA contests that he's ready to break down for fans ahead of the Edmonton card.
Kwiatkowski brings a 4-2 professional record to the table, riding a three-fight winning streak after picking up a second-round TKO victory over Randy Mahon at Rise FC 5 earlier this month. Following a rocky 1-2 start to his pro career, he's now hot and should be back in the cage at Rise FC 6 sometime in early 2020.
Read on for his full breakdown of the Unified MMA 39 card:
Shane Campbell (18-8) vs Dawond Pickney (16-14): PRO 165 pounds FIGHT PREVIEW
"Campbell is a crafty striker who has a knack for reading opponents. He starts off measured, then methodically dismantles his foes with Muay Thai combinations before his opponent cracks under pressure late in the fight."
Prediction: Campbell wins by TKO in the third round.
Mike Scarcello (9-4) vs Derek Boyle (13-13): PRO 165 pounds
"Boyle's veteran presence will be the difference-maker in what could be a close fight."
Prediction: Boyle wins by unanimous decision.
Michael Hay (5-2) vs Noah Ali (9-5-1): PRO Bantamweight FIGHT PREVIEW
"Two years away from competition gives Ali serious hunger to prove himself. Plus, I'm personally rooting for him to win so I can arrange a future bout against my training partner Jamie Siraj — purely for my own amusement."
Prediction: Ali wins by unanimous decision.
Merrick Duggan (8-2) vs Tim Smith (14-9): PRO Lightweight
"Honestly, Duggan's Tapology profile picture features Benson Henderson, and honestly? A fighter named Tim Smith sounds like 'John Doe' in the world of combat sports."
Prediction: Duggan wins by submission in the first round.
Andrew Mavridis (0-0) vs Josh Mackenzie (1-1): PRO 165 pounds
"I caught Mackenzie's bout in person and he's a real brawler. He comes out swinging and his relentless pressure is what would get him the finish if we see one. He's also got some legitimate pedigree behind him."
Prediction: Mackenzie wins by TKO in the third round.
Albaraa Atmeh (4-2) vs Solomon Courtoreille (5-1): AMATEUR Featherweight
"Atmeh is a younger fighter who looks to have some genuine striking skill, though he's had a few bouts fall through. Fingers crossed this one materializes. Courtoreille will be tasked with answering to Atmeh's hands, but my money is on the kid pulling it off."
Prediction: Atmeh wins by TKO in the second round.
Shannon Clark (1-0) vs Alisha Hart (0-0): AMATEUR Women's Bantamweight
"Clark packs a punch and her lone amateur outing ended via referee stoppage against a tough foe. That kind of intensity might be too much for Hart to handle in her professional debut."
Prediction: Clark wins by knockout in the first round.
Jared Shipley (1-0) vs Connor Krebs (2-2): AMATEUR Lightweight
"Shipley's commanding amateur showing makes me think he'll pull off another finish."
Prediction: Shipley wins by TKO in the first round.
Kyle Valiquette (0-0) vs Joshua Henshaw (0-0): AMATEUR Bantamweight
"Henshaw carries a strong reputation, and that kind of name carries weight. Picture him locking in an arm bar or triangle while flipping off the crowd. Only time will tell how this plays out."
Prediction: Henshaw wins by submission in the first round.
