Every time a new event rolls around, we invite a guest analyst to share their thoughts on the matchups and lay out their picks for every fight on the card.
For Unified MMA 42, Mitch Strazzella (1-0) has been tapped to break down the 11 fights on the card and give us his picks.
Coming off a mixed 3-3 stretch in the amateurs, Strazzella earned a strong pro debut win over Glen Cuevas by unanimous decision. Should he keep building on that momentum, he could be someone worth keeping an eye on in 2022.
Check out Strazzella's picks for Unified MMA 42:
Graham Park (8-2) vs. Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz (8-1): PRO 195-pound Title Bout** PARK PREVIEW, KSIAZKIEWICZ PREVIEW
"It's a fantastic main event on paper for the 195-pound strap. Both fighters bring excellent records. I'm going with Ksiazkiewicz here—he's faced tougher opposition and brings Contender Series experience. I'd expect a stoppage from somewhere in this one."
Prediction: Ksiazkiewicz wins via TKO.
Shane Campbell (20-8) vs. Hubert Geven (13-3): PRO Lightweight Title Bout** FIGHT PREVIEW
"This one has fight-of-the-night written all over it. Both guys are solid competitors, but I'm backing Campbell—home-field advantage as a Canadian, plus he's taken on some serious names. He's also stayed busier on the schedule."
Prediction: Campbell wins via TKO.
KB Bhullar (9-3) vs. Brandt Dewsbery (15-3-1): PRO 195 pounds FIGHT PREVIEW
"Solid matchup with two fighters carrying strong records and plenty of experience. I'll take Dewsbery because of his diverse finishing arsenal."
Prediction: Dewsbery wins via submission.
Chris Chapman (4-2) vs. Cole Campbell (3-3) PRO 175 pounds
"Both Chapman and Campbell have finished multiple opponents, so I'm expecting three rounds of action in this one."
