Every time the promotion puts on an event, a guest analyst joins the show to break down the card and share their picks for every matchup.
For the Gwyn Berry (1-0) card, our guest predictor is stepping up to break down all 11 MMA matchups on the card and share his take on how each one plays out.
Berry came out of a strong amateur run capped off at 7-2 with several championships under his belt before turning pro at BFL 69, where he picked up a decision victory against Seth Connor. Fans can expect more from Berry soon as he continues his undefeated streak—keep an eye out for his next outing announcement.
Below are Berry's picks for Unified MMA 45:
Ryan Ford (23-5) vs. Robert Hale (11-5): PRO 175-Pound Title Bout** FORD PREVIEW, HALE PREVIEW
"If Hale decides to grapple in this fight it could very well swing in his favour. However, if he decides to stand and bang with Ford then that should be Ford's world."
Prediction: Ford wins via knockout.
Christian Larsen (6-2) vs. Grayson Wells (5-4): PRO Heavyweight Title Bout** FIGHT PREVIEW
"Wells is stepping in on very short notice for a rematch with Larsen here. It's a heavyweight bout, so one punch can change everything, but Larsen should get the job done inside the distance once again."
Prediction: Larsens wins via knockout.
Maged Hammo (10-6-1) vs. Neal Anderson (11-4): PRO Featherweight Title Bout** HAMMO PREVIEW, ANDERSON PREVIEW
"Another rematch on the card here. While Hammo did win the first meeting with a fourth round submission, Anderson was up three rounds going into the championship rounds. As long as he can avoid another submission, Anderson should find the same success again.
Prediction: Anderson wins via decision.
Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz (10-1) vs. Eli Aronov (5-0): PRO Middleweight
"While Aronov might be flying under the radar here, he's certainly got real potential. That said, Ksiazkiewicz is on the verge of breaking into the UFC, and I'm having trouble imagining him taking a loss in this situation."
Prediction: Ksiazkiewicz wins via TKO.
Phil Engeroff (2-0) vs. Mac Laursen (1-1): PRO Welterweight
"Both of these fighters bring elite-level striking skills, so this matchup has serious potential. If they choose to keep things upright for the entire fifteen-minute stretch, it could go either way, though I lean toward Engeroff getting the nod."
Prediction: Engeroff wins via decision.
Izzudeen Atmeh (2-2) vs. Harley King (1-1): PRO Bantamweight
"These two emerging talents make for a compelling pairing. Should King opt to take the fight to the mat, the outcome could shift dramatically in his direction. Still, I'm expecting Atmeh to generate plenty of offense on the feet."
Prediction: Atmeh wins via TKO.
Jett Grande (2-0-1) vs. Colton Boxell (1-2): PRO Lightweight
"Boxell is going to test Grande and could prove difficult to shoot on, but I expect Grande to eventually work in his takedowns and hunt for a finish."
Prediction: Grande wins via TKO.
Tyrell Giselbrecht (1-1) vs. Caleb Ermine (0-1): PRO Lightweight
"Fresh off a hard-fought defeat, Giselbrecht will almost certainly be hungry to bounce back. I believe he'll come out swinging and put on a dominant performance."
Prediction: Giselbrecht wins via decision.
Tony Rojas (2-0) vs. Alex Moher (2-1): AMATEUR Flyweight
"We're looking at a fantastic bout between two fighters hailing from elite camps — Shaved Bears and Niagara Top Team. With Rojas fighting in his own backyard, I think he'll channel that home-field energy."
Prediction: Rojas wins via decision.
Mitch Wiles (3-3) vs. Luke Vaillancourt (0-0): AMATEUR 128 pounds
"Vaillancourt is stepping into the cage for the first time, which makes predicting the outcome tricky. However, given that Wiles already boasts six fights under his belt, I'm heavily backing him based on experience alone."
Prediction: Wiles wins via decision.
Jake Craig (0-0) vs. Skye King (0-0): AMATEUR Heavyweight
"Two heavyweight prospects making their amateur debuts? This one's essentially a toss-up. I'd lean toward Craig because of his work with Christian Larsen and Tanner Boser."
Prediction: Craig wins via knockout.
