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Nathan Rivera finished Dustin Garrett in eighty-two seconds at BKFC Prospect Series: Manassas on February 16th.

Rivera was the guest on the 71st episode of Bare Knuckle Radio. We discussed: -the compact dimensions of the Prospect Series ring compared to what BKFC generally uses for numbered events

-how he goes about working with his coaches on the game planning and specific opponent tape study

-putting the BKFC featherweight division on notice with these KO's

-growth in his bare-knuckle boxing game across his BKFC journey

-how no one at 145 pounds has all of the attributes he has

-garnering all first-round knockouts in BKFC and how that can translate to an active schedule this calendar year

-his efforts in the world of welding while concurrently being in BKFC

-the fight IQ and depth of defensive techniques he hasn't even got to show yet in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship competition

-the backstory on the notes he gave to Chris Lytle + David Feldman

-throwing his hat in the ring to fight at this year's KnuckleMania