Alberto Blas vs. Ryan Reber prediction: BKFC 66 prediction: Picking the winner for Alberto Blas vs. Ryan Reber

BKFC 66 prediction: Picking the winner for Alberto Blas vs. Ryan Reber

Modified Sep 06, 2024 14:09 GMT

BKFC 66 returns next Friday on Sept. 13 with a championship headliner. So, what of the Alberto Blas vs. Ryan Reber prediction? Who is expected to leave Florida with the bantamweight title, Blas the reigning champion or his undefeated challenger, Reber?

Other bouts featured on the card include Howard Davis vs. James Brown, who lock horns in the lightweight co-main event. With Conor McGregor's recent part in the promotion as a part-owner, many will look to see if next Friday's event will rake in the numbers, or at least attention, that associating with him should bring.

For now, though, it is also worth wondering who will leave BKFC 66 with their hands raised and heads held high?

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#1 BKFC 66: BKFC bantamweight title: Alberto Blas vs. Ryan Reber

The BKFC 66 main event might look like a tight one on paper. However, there are factors to consider for the Alberto Blas vs. Ryan Reber matchup. While both men are undefeated bare-knuckle boxers, with Blas at 5-0 and Reber at 6-0, they are separated by one variable: power.

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Blas has dynamite in his hands and is willing to use it, throwing caution to the wind. He has no fear of breaking his hands and it has led to five consecutive first-round stoppages for the defending BKFC bantamweight champion.

Reber, meanwhile, is no such monstrous puncher. Unfortunately, the challenger is known more for his controversial disqualification win over Jack Grady after the latter intentionally headbutted him, rendering him unable to continue. Could he become the first person to exit round one with Blas? It's possible. However, it's unlikely.

The Prediction: Alberto Blas via TKO in round one

#2 The rest of the BKFC 66 predictions

The lightweight co-main event between Howard Davis and James Brown replaces the previous clash between seasoned MMA fighter and ex-Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed Lawal and BKFC middleweight champion David Mundell, who was intent on building towards a Mike Perry fight.

Unfortunately, Lawal withdrew from the bout, and now Davis and Brown are tasked with co-main duties at BKFC 66. There isn't too much to separate the two men besides experience, and Davis has been a BKFC fighter for much longer. He seems like one of the few who were born for BKFC.

He is a puncher and loves nothing else. While Brown has less miles on him, he may not be as comfortable under the fire as Davis.