The following events in this thread occur on September 10th 2020 so no references or statements should be made on social media regarding this event until September
On the Paul Rossi GUF walkout
''I wasn't worried about it too much. It makes for great television, honestly. I ended up going down there and sorted matters out. Basically, we had a replacement coach come in for the week and the viewers are going to lose their minds when the find out who it is. Don't miss the next episodes of GUF my friends, you're in for a treat!''
On Tundra MMA's win streak
''Yeah, it's been a hot topic lately. Tundra MMA has been flawless since their inception. I don't take it personally that Gaia Galanos left The House of Khan, I think she felt it was a better move for her career and I can't fault her for it. Tundra MMA has one hell of a roster behind them and while I don't expect their record to remain unblemished forever; Tyler Stevens and Aleksandr Baranov are two promising talents who are more than capable of keeping the streak alive.''
On the return of Mila Sauvage
''I am very excited to see her back inside the cage. It was practically a year ago that she won the GCC featherweight championship at GCC 1 sweet sixteen and made history as the first. It's been a long time that we have seen her fight since then and Sassy Vega has proven that she isn't some sort of push over, this is a big fight for both women but Mila is the clear favorite here.''
On the Co Main Event
''This is a huge fight that both of these men and their respective camps wanted. we're talking about a fight with potential title fight implications. With Alejandro Rivera and Ross Hanson's bout waiting in the wings we're already looking at our next move potentially. If Aleksandr Baranov wins this fight and Alejandro Rivera defends successfully, I think that's the matchup. If JaySon Francis wins and Ross Hanson becomes the new heavyweight champion, how do we not book the rematch? Time will tell and reveal it's cards but the future is looking bright in the Heavyweight division.''
On Ibanez vs. Hicks
Nathan Zafir | Allthebestfights.com
How do you feel about fighting Aleskandr Baranov? We all know you have a common opponent in Ross Hanson, does this give you confidence heading into this fight?
JaySon Francis | Praying Mantis
I am not a fan of MMA Math but yeah, I do think it's important to point out. Aleksandr got his ass beat down by Ross Hanson so bad he turned around and dropped his whole purse to fund a new gym for Hanson to lay his head at. In the same breathe, I am the only person to beat Ross Hanson. No excuses, all facts.
Kevin Wilson | MMAWORLD.COM
JaySon, Aleksandr Baranov has eluded to the idea that you backed out out of a potential match up before. Is there any truth to this?
JaySon Francis | Praying Mantis
Nah, not at all. President Khan hit me up asking me if I was down to fight Aleksandr and I told him yes but he never got back to me on it to ink the deal. Next thing I find out he's fighting a bum named Charlie Leonardo so it got me thinking, who's really out here ducking who? I guess he couldn't stomach the thought of losing two fights in a row.
Nancy Holton | CageRage.com
JaySon, what can we expect in your fight with Baranov tomorrow night?
JaySon Francis | Praying Mantis
Anything and everything. If he's down for it, we can bite down on the mouthpiece and just swing and see who goes down first. I am not scared to stand and bang with this dude and in four fights he hasn't given anyone a reason too. We all watched Aleks grind out decision after decision as he pillow fights his way into the hearts of the judges even against weak competition on bicycle no gas tank having motherfuckers. I don't see what the big deal is with this guy but hopefully he'll hit back hard enough for me to finally understand.
Tyson Johnson | Blogger
Yo, JaySon! My boy! We have all heard this guy talk about Tundra MMA and what they are on but tell me about Gunplay MMA. What are you guys on?
JaySon Francis | Praying Mantis
That's what's up bro. You know all about us. Vishis, he's at the top of the lightweight division and fought for the title. Trixxie is on a win streak ready to break into the top 5 of the deepest GCC division in this bitch. We got Gamboa starching competition making his case for the next title show at Middleweight. We all have lost fights but we stay fighting the big fights, the one's that matter. We don't fuck around on the under card over here and we fight the divisions best each time out. In other words, Tundra MMA can learn a few things from Gunplay MMA. You feel me?
Tyson Johnson | Blogger
Damn right! JaySon my boy, let them know what the Russian is in for tomorrow night?
JaySon Francis | Praying Mantis
He's in for the fight of his life. He better put his Sambo to good use for once because if he thinks he can stand with me, he'll be getting knocked down and knocked out. Facts, I might just beat him down so bad that he ends up trying to join us at Gunplay MMA. Problem is, we don't allow suckas membership. We all about loyalty and that's something that his kind doesn't seem to understand.
Tyson Johnson | Blogger
Good looking out bro!