The following events in this thread occur on September 24th 2020 so no references or statements should be made on social media regarding this event until September 24th 2020.
On Clive Hicks winning the GCC Middleweight Championship:
''I've never seen nothing like it. I mean for Clive Hicks to come into a fight like that an underdog against an undefeated champion in Christian Ibanez - for him to end it the way he did is nothing short of amazing. He set a new record in the GCC for the fastest submission with that leg lock and it being in the main event for a title against a guy like Ibanez just makes it all the more special.''
On Misty DeMeans becoming Clive Hick's agent:
''It certainly has complicated matters. It seems like every few months Misty sticks a thorn in our side but as always, I am sure we can come to a reasonable resolution. It is true that Clive Hicks is a free agent and is in for a big contract... how big of a contract is currently up for discussion between us and his management. We always want to avoid having to vacate the title but that will be the end result if we cannot come to an agreement in the next few months.''
On Supreme MMA's closure:
''Dylan Jackson is a great guy. I mean, we weren't exactly the best of friends seeing as we were competing against each-other for new fans but I've always appreciated his hustle and hard work behind the scenes. Supreme MMA had several stars in the making that we are interested in picking up and seeing how they fair inside the GCC octagon. We have already signed the former supreme heavyweight champion Bo Constrictor and two other top heavyweights in Levi Young and Bobby Page. The ink is still wet on the Desdemona Themis deal and we're in talks with the women's bantamweight champion -ahem- my granddaughter, Sunni Khan. We are making the most of the situation and hope that we can also work with President Dylan Jackson in the near future.''
On Nika Kosov vs. Atara Themis:
''These ladies sure know how to sell a fight or so I've heard. They have had a unique take a things but one that has brought us a lot of positive attention. Two ladies with the look and star power to become the biggest draws in GCC that are just trying to build a record to match it. Asides from the slim possibility of a draw, you almost hate the idea that one of these ladies have to lose this fight because they both have so much potential.''
On the Main Event:
''The GCC featherweight champion Misty DeMeans is going to be watching this one as closely as any fans at home will be. Alexia Amauri has amassed a quiet win streak up until a huge exclamation point with the split decision victory over Gaia Galanos. Juanita Sanchez on the other hand has been perennial contender in the women's featherweight division since day one. The fan base will heavily favor Juanita Sanchez in the match up but with no crowd in the stadium that would be advantage is gone for Sanchez. Both of these women are going to have to dig as deep as they ever have to win this fight but I think both women are up for the challenge. I'd be surprised if this fight isn't fight of the Night when it's all said and done.''
This match has a lot riding on it, a loss here is a massive set back in your career. What are your plans if it doesn't go well for you?
Nika: You're correct that this match has a lot riding on it, if I lose here it'll be three losses in a row and that simply cannot happen. I haven't thought about the prospect of losing, if I thought about losing then I'd be fighting trying not to lose rather than fighting to win. I'm going to be aggressive and do my best to pick up the win and not just not lose. But I love this, I love fighting win or lose. I don't need to fight but it's a thing I just love doing! My career will remain win or lose.
Atara has taken up training with James Raven, is that a combination that you are worried about?
Nika: No? Why would I be concered about her trainer, it is Atara that I'm fighting. I don't see how he is going to offer up something new for me to overcome, ive seen her fight, I know the dangers and I think I've located all the weaknesses. He may give her confidence or even offer an different angle to come from but ultimatly nothing is different with Atty. We will get in that cage, I will offer my glove and I'm pretty certain she will respond in kind and then we will fight. I don't see her trying to take this fight to the ground, I don't see her dominating me on the feet and I don't see me walking away from this fight as a loser. I do hope that we don't do too much damage to our faces though, that would be the real tradgedy from this match!
The build up to this fight has been quite respectful and the slogan used is "Friends until the bell". Are you and Atara actually friends?
Nika: We've never actually met but she's the type of woman that I could definatly see myself getting on with, she has a sense of humour, she easy to look at and we have this MMA thing in common. I can't see a reason why we couldn't be friends. But as the slogan states, once that bell goes my friendship diminishes drastically and I'll be looking to take her out by any means neccessary.
So what is your game plan going in? How do you see yourself beating Atara Themis?
Nika: I'm going to get into her face and hit her as hard and as often as I can. I'm not going to wrestle, I'm not going to spoil any second of the fight, I'm going to strike hard and often. I feel we are evenly matched on the feet and thats where the fight is going to be the most fan friendly. Do I want a submission win? Of course but I also know that her takedown defence is great and I'd just be wasting time and energy on something that isn't going to work. Now, if she's brave enough to take me to the ground then that's different, I wont stop it from happening but she'll soon realise that just because I have no submission victories doesn't mean I won't be able to choke her our or trap one of her limbs. Like I've said and keep saying, I'm here to fight and to fight in a way that is fan pleasing. I know she is going to fight the same and I hope you are all tuned in to watch it. Thank you!