Episode 123 of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton live before UFC Vegas 73 and BKFC 43 this weekend.
We are joined by lightweight Diego Ferreira for the first time in the UFC (2:42). Next comes UFC lightweight Chase Hooper (16:03). BKFC fighter Houston Alexander (37:15) stopped next to him. Then comes UFC strawweight Loopy Godinez (52:33). The program was concluded by UFC strawweight Vanessa Dimopoulos (1:02:09).
Diego Ferrera The show opens to preview his UFC Vegas 73 fight against Michael Johnson. Diego talks about his two years off, the injuries he dealt with, and whether or not he thinks he’ll fight again. The Brazilian also talks about his career, how much he wants to do it and what a win over Johnson will do for him.
Chase Hopper He comes to discuss his UFC Vegas 73 fight against Nick Fiore. Chase talks about why he moved to lightweight, changing his diet to add more strength, and what he learned from the last fight. Then he talked about his technique against Fury and what winning at 155 lbs does and his goal for this year.
Houston Alexander He joins the show to preview his main event BKFC 43 vs. Jeremy Smith. Houston talks about the fight at 51 years old and being 3-0 at BKFC and finding success. Then he talks about what winning does for him, a potential title, and how long he wants to keep fighting for.
Lupi Godinez Then she stops to preview her UFC Vegas 73 120lbs fight against Emily Ducote. Loopy talked about why she had this fight in such a short time, her recent win against Cynthia Calvillo, and what the win over Emily did for her. She also talks about fellow teammate Erin Aldana battling Amanda Nunes for the belt next month.
Vanessa Dimopoulos She closes the program to preview her UFC Vegas 73 fight against Karolina Kowalkiewicz. Vanessa talks about getting the chance to confront a veteran like Karolina and her changing gyms that have kept her out of business for longer than she wanted to.
Be sure to tune in every Tuesday for another episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN where Cole Shelton speaks with the fighters to help preview or recap their fights.
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