At every event, a designated guest analyst steps forward to break down the matchups and deliver picks for each featured bout.
For Rumble in the Cage 61, David Garcia joins us as our guest contributor, offering his take on all five professional fights scheduled for the event.
Garcia brings a 2-1 amateur record into the mix, fresh off his latest victory at Prestige FC 11 where he stopped Colin Rapitta via second-round knockout. He also captured his amateur debut with a unanimous decision over Quinton Tait.
Below are Garcia's picks for Rumble in the Cage 61:
Sheldon Doll (7-3) vs Kris Lee (4-3): FIGHT PREVIEW
"Doll has been riding a five-fight win streak with all of his victories coming by finish, and each one has come against quality competition. He's getting another tough challenge in Lee, but that momentum behind him gives him serious confidence—and for a fighter, that mental edge is everything."
Prediction: Doll wins by TKO in the first round.
Jesse Bongfeldt (22-7-1) vs Micah Brakefield (7-7): FIGHT PREVIEW
"Bongfeldt has competed at the top tier of the sport and even crossed gloves with former middleweight champion Chris Weidman. At that point, his experience is undeniable."
Prediction: Bongfeldt wins by TKO in the second round.
Joel Odorski (2-0) vs Gage Saunders (3-1): FIGHT PREVIEW
"Saunders brings plenty of amateur fight experience to the table, but I think Odorski's power combined with his comfort across all ranges is going to create opportunities for a finish."
Prediction: Odorski wins by TKO in the second round.
Taylor Bull (2-8) vs Colton Cronkite (2-0)
"I've sparred with Cronkite several times, and his technique and power are seriously tough to work with."
Prediction: Cronpite secures a submission victory within the opening round.
Colton Boxell (0-0) versus Josh Quinlan (0-0)
"Quinlan boasts a perfect amateur record with most of his bouts ending in finishes, yet he's set to face a formidable grappler in Boxell. I anticipate plenty of back-and-forth exchanges throughout this matchup."
Prediction: Quinlan claims victory via unanimous decision.
