Every time a new event rolls around, we bring on a guest expert to break down the action and share their picks across the card.
This weekend at Unified MMA 40, Josh Kwiatkowski (5-3) joins us to give his take on all 12 fights on the card.
A rising star in the featherweight ranks out of Canada, Kwiatkowski recently fell by split decision to fellow prospect Lucas Neufeld at BTC 10. Now he's aiming to bounce back inside the BFL cage this autumn.
Below is Kwiatkowski's full breakdown and picks for Unified MMA 40:
Graham Park (7-2) vs Neil Berry (9-9): PRO Light Heavyweight Championship Bout PARK PREVIEW, BERRY PREVIEW
"This is a huge main event pitting two real fighters against each other. Park's been finishing people non-stop since his setback to Marcus Hicks."
Pick: Park stops Berry with TKO in round 2.
Neal Anderson (10-3) vs. Maged Hammo (9-5): PRO Featherweight Championship Bout ANDERSON PREVIEW, HAMMO PREVIEW
"I see this going down as fight of the night — two incredibly tough guys battling for gold. Both men have tested themselves against the best competition out there, but I'm backing the underdog tonight. That's also where I've placed my fight of the night wager."
Pick: Hammo knocks out Anderson in round 2.
KB Bhullar (8-2) vs. Anton Tokarchuk (4-4-1): PRO Light Heavyweight BHULLAR PREVIEW, TOKARCHUK PREVIEW
"Bhullar's UFC exit meets the unpredictable Tokarchuk in a clash worth watching. Tokarchuk's resilience and unorthodox approach should be just enough to secure a decision victory."
Prediction: Tokarchuk wins via unanimous decision.
Nick Hrabec (7-5) vs. Kolton Menzak (7-5): PRO 165 pounds
"Expect a tight, back-and-forth affair, but I have Hrabec coming out on top."
Prediction: Hrabec wins via unanimous decision.
Andrew Mavridis (1-0) vs. Tyler VanKill (1-0): PRO 165 pounds
"Two unbeaten contenders, but VanKill's grappling should prove overwhelming for many of his upcoming foes."
Prediction: VanKill wins via submission in the first round.
Tyrell Giselbrecht (0-0) vs. Jerico MacPhee (1-0): PRO Lightweight
As the card progresses, the bouts improve, and this matchup promises to be a hard-fought contest. I lean toward MacPhee securing a late stoppage.
Prediction: MacPhee wins via TKO in the third round.
Mohamad Ali (0-0) vs. Evan Piercey (0-0): PRO Lightweight
"Two rookies meeting in the cage. Despite a striking nickname, Piercey should find a finish against Ali around the second or third round. It's shaping up nicely."
Prediction: Piercey wins via submission in the second round.
Ali Charkie (0-0) vs. Lorenzo Celis (1-0): PRO Middleweight
"A heavyweight clash where Charkie's power advantage should carry the day for the rookie."
Prediction: Charkie wins via unanimous decision.
Rylie Marchand (3-0) vs. Shannon Clark (2-0): AMATEUR Women's 140 pounds
"A compelling matchup that should ignite from the opening bell. Marchand has the tools to put this away."
Prediction: Marchand wins via TKO in the second round.
Mitch Wiles (1-2) vs. Shane Bell (0-0): AMATEUR Flyweight
"Wiles' ring experience should overwhelm rookie Bell. Though Bell might actually be a dangerous fighter, the safer call goes with Wiles."
Prediction: Wiles wins via TKO in the third round.
Jose Pangilinan (0-0) vs. Arman Deol (0-0): AMATEUR Featherweight
"When both fighters are winless, picking a winner becomes nearly impossible. So here it is—I'm calling a draw. Yes, I really did just do that."
Prediction: Pangilinan and Deol fight to a draw.
Oleksandr Krutskykh (0-1) vs. Leo Bonin (0-1): AMATEUR Featherweight
"I'm unfamiliar with either competitor, but the first fighter boasts an impressive moniker and might be Russian, so I'm backing him."
Expert Takeout: Krutskykh earns a clean unanimous decision.
