Before every event, a "guest predictor" steps forward to share their perspective and lay out their picks for each matchup on the card.
For Unified MMA 43, Grayson Wells (5-4) has volunteered to break down the 10 fights on the card and give his predictions on every bout.
A former Havoc FC heavyweight champion, Wells has tested himself against top competition in Western Canada's heavyweight division. Known for being a difficult matchup, Wells boasts solid victories over Devon Neis and Josh Heinz.
Below are Wells' picks for Unified MMA 43:
Shane Campbell (21-8) vs. Kyle Prepolec (15-7): PRO 165 pounds FIGHT PREVIEW
"Campbell is aiming to earn another shot at the UFC. A highlight-reel finish here might be exactly what he needs."
Prediction: Campbell wins via TKO.
KB Bhullar (10-3) vs. Strahinja Gavrilovic (8-5): PRO Middleweight
"Bhullar has the edge in height and marginally in reach — if he leverages that properly, he takes this. One or two more wins could land him on a DWCS card or even a UFC undercard should they visit Canada."
Prediction: Bhullar wins via decision.
Ryan Ford (22-5) vs. Dawond Pickney (18-15): PRO 175 pounds FIGHT PREVIEW
"It's Ryan Ford competing in Edmonton, lol."
Prediction: Ford wins via TKO.
Neal Anderson (10-4) vs. Lucas Neufeld (6-1): PRO Featherweight ANDERSON PREVIEW, NEUFELD PREVIEW
"Anderson rode a six-fight winning streak until falling to Hammo at Unified 40. He'll carry serious motivation to return to the win column before a home-town crowd."
Prediction: Anderson wins via decision.
Zack Powell (4-1) vs. Cole Campbell (4-3): PRO 175 pounds
"Campbell's got a strong grappling arsenal, and I think he'll walk away with the win once he drags this to the mat."
My pick: Campbell takes it by submission.
Ali Charkie (1-1) vs. Sandeep Sran (0-0): PRO Middleweight
"I see this one being decided by Charkie's ability to take it to the ground. That's where I think he has the advantage, and he should pull it off."
My pick: Charkie wins by TKO.
Lorenzo Celis (1-1) vs. Mac Laursen (0-1): PRO Middleweight
"Looking at the paper matchup, this has all the makings of a striking-heavy brawl. The first fighter to drop might decide it. Celis would add another layer to his attack if he brings takedown attempts into the equation."
My pick: Celis wins by TKO.
Mitch Wiles (3-2) vs. Tony Rojas (1-0): AMATEUR Flyweight
"Wiles holds the edge when it comes to experience, though Rojas is coming out of the Shaved Bears MMA stable. Expect a close contest, but Wiles' time in the cage could tip the scales."
My pick: Wiles wins by decision.
Gabriel Brown (0-1) vs. Shane Bell (0-1): AMATEUR Flyweight
"Brown is still early in his career, but he's been cutting his teeth at Shaved Bears. If he keeps Bell off him and avoids the takedowns, he's got a real shot at landing his first career victory."
My pick: Brown wins by decision.
Connor Krebs (2-2-1) vs. Mike Roe (0-0): AMATEUR Lightweight
"Roe is stepping onto the stage for the first time, which makes him an unpredictable variable. Given that, I'd lean toward the far more battle-tested Krebs."
My pick: Krebs wins by TKO.
