The following events in this thread occur on October 8th, 2020 so no references or statements should be made on social media regarding this event until October 8th, 2020.
On Juanita Sanchez's GFN 13 victory:
''She's always in a fun fight to watch, this marks what her fifth fight of the night award now? That's amazing. I know on paper her style doesn't seem the most exciting but the way it's translated into the actual fights is big money. The girl has the look, the attitude and the drawing power to be the biggest star in GCC and to know that she's going to be stepping into the cage with Misty DeMeans at the end of the year is huge. This is going to be the biggest fight of year and I'd be shocked if it doesn't break all existing records when it finally happens.''
On the Splatterhouse MMA gym closing:
''They had a pretty good run perhaps underwhelming in some respects with injuries some of their top fighters have suffered over the past few months. Ladies like Da Eun Sin, Akane Ito and now Serena De Santo have a promising future in the GCC but right now their focus is on healing and going through the rehab needed to preform at their peak levels again. I don't know if we will ever see them in a GCC cage again but for the fans sake, I hope we do sooner rather than later. As for Jessica House and Tyler Stevens they are taken care of and training at two of the best gyms in the world.''
On Jessica House vs. Krystal Knight:
''I can't wait for this fight. A little over a year ago both of these women met in the second round of the women's featherweight inaugural one night tournament with Krystal Knight winning via unanimous decision at GCC 1. Since then, we have seen many of those faces that night come and go but these two ladies have remained at the top of their games ever since and have become a staple of the featherweight division. I think when both of these women meet again you'll be able to see how much they have grown and learned as fighters during that time and I think this fight is anyone's game.''
On the lead up to the GCC 13 main event:
''Yeah, it's been crazy. Downright odd, even. As we all now know Alejandro Rivera is involved in a relationship with Ariel Shadows who is scheduled to defend his title against against Ariel Shadows son, Ross Hanson. It's not the typical lead up we get heading into big fights and it's certainly the first of it's kind but if it means extra subscribers then we are all for it.''
On Alejandro Rivera vs. Ross Hanson:
''I still remember watching Ross Hanson fight JaySon Francis, even though he lost that fight and I told myself that the kid has what it takes to be a champion if he had found the right team, applied himself in the gym and really put his heart and soul into his career... to my surprise, he did. He has. Ross Hanson has completely turned his career around and now find's himself a fight away from being the GCC heavyweight champion. Alejandro Rivera on the other hand has had high expectations since he started his professional career and had dominated the heavyweight division in America; after a slight hiccup in his first fight against GLOBAL competition, he's been on a roll stringing together several dominate performances before winning the GCC heavyweight championship. As we seen against Aguero, Rivera is going to do WHATEVER it takes to win whether the fans like it or not. This fight really could go either way. If it ends early, I think it's because Rivera knocked Ross's head off with a kick. If it goes into the deep waters, I think it's because Ross forcefully has dragged him into it. Whoever wins this fight will prove once and for all that they are the greatest heavyweight on the planet.''
The zoom press conference for GCC 13 is underway and Alejandro Rivera has been sitting in his hotel room staring at his laptop, allowing his fellow fighters to amuse him.
Several questions were thrown his way, but a lot of them were repetitive. So here is a breakdown of the relevant questions, with his answers.
Whether or not he has ever faced a pure wrestler, and how will he handle Ross Hanson?
"What kind of stupid question is that? I took the heavyweight title off of Erik Malkasian, who is supposed to be one of the best wrestlers in MMA today. I kicked him in the head, and took his title in 72 seconds.
The only difference between Ross Hanson and Erik Malkasian, he had great striking too. Ross Hanson cannot defend himself on the feet. He will hold his hands low like he always does, and I will send him to the ground twitching.
I told hijo. I'll take his hopes and dreams, and his papi would never lie to him."
Smug bastard.
His attitude over social media, and is there genuine dislike for members of Tundra MMA.
The first time he heard this question Alejandro laughed before answering.
I hate his laugh.
"I don't have any problems with those people. Alexander Baranov, he always makes me laugh, the way he thinks he earned a title shot. He's a joke and a loser, but I don't have a problem with him.
Ken Felder has a big mouth, but what do you expect out of a little man like him. He won his fight in gcc's last event. He feels special, but he isn't. I don't care about him at all.
'Son of Madness' he is a good wrestler, he has a little trouble becoming motivated, so if I had to 'follar' a su mamá to motivate him then so be it."
When the direct topic of Ariel Shadows and his relationship came up, he refused to answer any questions, but that smug smirk never left his face.
If there isn't any personal animosity, why the fight this morning?
Alejandro smirks.
"I have a right to defend myself."
Further questions were asked about the incidents specifics, but Alejandro evaded those questions.
Does Alejandro feel he has affected the mental state of Ross Hanson?
Another sarcastic laugh.
"Hijo says he's too smart to fall into a mind game. I'm just here to fight and to defend my heavyweight championship of the world. Gente mala say that I only loved Ariel to hurt Ross, but that is not true."
A momentary smirk appears but is gone almost immediately.
"If his mind state is altered I'm sorry. Mi hijo I only do what's best for you."
This guy is sick.
On his new six fight contract worth 3.6 million dollars.
"It is a lot of money to fight, but I'm more than worth it, and I made Fazan Khan see that."
After his six fight contract extension is up, does he plan on retiring or continuing his career.
Alejandro lets out a big bellied laugh.
"I plan on fighting until I am 40 years old. I can continue to beat people up, and destroy their hopes and dreams."