BumpyKnuckle.com: Do you think Roy’s size made the difference once he got on top, or do you think it was more of just Kimbo’s lack of experience on the ground?
Zak: I think it was a little of both. Roy has great technique and Kimbo doesn’t, so I think it was Kimbo’s lack of experience.
BumpyKnuckle.com: How did your team feel about the stoppage?
Zak: We were upset Kimbo lost but he was not defending himself so the fight should have been stopped.
BumpyKnuckle.com: From your interaction with Kimbo, do you think he’s gotten a bad rap from some MMA fans?
Zak: Yes, he is truly trying to become more than a street fighter. His willingness to learn should prove that. He is also a very nice guy and he does get a bad rap.
BumpyKnuckle.com: At this point in the show, was there any matchup that you were looking at favorably for yourself?
Zak: I just wanted to fight, I did not care who. I never get to chose who I fight so it didn’t matter who.
BumpyKnuckle.com: With Roy now onto the second round, was there a specific guy on Team Evans that you guys were looking at as there best fighter left?
Zak: We were not really thinking about that at this point, we all just wanted to turn the tide and start winning.
BumpyKnuckle.com: Was Kimbo’s presence on the show a distraction at all because of his celebrity?
Zak: No, he was there for the same reason as all of us. We had 3 UFC vets and 4 former NFL players and they all were not a distraction either.
BumpyKnuckle.com: You worked with Kimbo daily, what was your take on his skill in MMA?
Zak: It was not the best and he had a lot of work to do. He was improving daily and he is a very quick learner.
BumpyKnuckle.com: Rampage is a great fighter, but it seems obvious that he struggles a bit when it comes to coaching. Was that something you guys sensed at all?
Zak: Yes he even says he is not a good coach. He had people around him that could help us with stuff he couldn’t. He was always trying to do all he could to help.
To read Zak’s take on past episodes, or to get up to speed on the new season, check out our TUF 10 section.
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