BumpyKnuckle.com: At least from the buildup of the fight, Scott Junk was the obvious favorite to win. Were you surprised he ended up losing to Matt?
Zak: I was extremely surprised he lost. He is a UFC vet and Matt has not fought a lot. Matt showed he came to fight and he came out the victor.
BumpyKnuckle.com: Was Rampage more upset with the loss or the decision from the judges?
Zak: The loss was bad but the judges scores is why he snapped. It was the same score as James and Wes Shivers’ fight.
BumpyKnuckle.com: Did you think it should’ve gone a third round?
Zak: I do. Matt won the first and Scott won the second. I don’t know how the third would have gone but there should have been one.
BumpyKnuckle.com: What do you think went wrong for Junk in that fight?
Zak: He threw technique out the door as soon as he got knocked down. He just started brawling.
BumpyKnuckle.com: Was the back and forth between Rampage and Rashad a distraction to you guys?
Zak: I tried to ignore it; it was stupid and childish. It cut into our practice time every damn day.
BumpyKnuckle.com: How much of an advantage has it been for Team Rashad to be in control of the matchups this whole time?
Zak: It has been a real big advantage. They knew what was going on and we had no idea.
BumpyKnuckle.com: Rampage recently stated that he’s unhappy with the editors of the show and how he feels they’ve made him look like a “bad guy.” How much does the editing effect the outcome of how you guys are portrayed?
Zak: I do not know. All I know is Rampage is a great guy. He is funny and great to be around. He is truly a nice guy.
BumpyKnuckle.com: How were you feeling at this point being secluded in the house for so long?
Zak: I was going a little stir crazy. It did not help with all the drama either. I am an extremely introverted person who likes to keep to myself for the most part.
BumpyKnuckle.com: Do you think that being away from everything in the house helps or hurts you going into a fight?
Zak: It is so different than any other experience that I have ever had. I don’t know if it hurt or helped, it was just really different.
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