Video: BKFC 44 headliner Kai Stewart says main event a grudge match with coach Joe Riggs, not opponent Louie Lopez
Top contenders Stewart and Lopez meet with a vacant title on the line, but that’s not the full story behind the matchup, which takes place Friday in Montana.
(Warning: There is some feedback on the audio, making the quality less than ideal. However, in appreciate for Kai Stewart’s time on fight week, we wanted to make the interview available.)
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Kai Stewart previews his upcoming BKFC 44 headliner against Louie Lopez, which takes place Friday, June 9, at the Four Seasons Arena in Great Falls, Montana. It’s the featherweight division’s top two contenders, and the winner walks away with the vacant title – but it’s a bit of a grudge match, as well.
Stewart, a lifelong wrestler with mixed martial arts experience, breaks it all down, including an explanation of how longtime combat sports veteran Joe Riggs fits into the picture.
Timecodes
0:00 – Intro
0:40 – Deciding to pursue a career in BKFC
1:36 – Is there more danger inherent to a BKFC fight?
3:11 – Breaking down Louie Lopez
4:20 – Is this a grudge match?
5:25 – Could Joe Riggs prove a distraction?
6:52 – Does victory here change future MMA plans?
8:00 – Predictions for BKFC 44