The following events in this thread occur on May 13th, 2021 so no references or statements should be made on social media regarding this event until May 13th, 2021.
On Sammie Ward becoming a two time women's bantamweight champion
''Amazing. First off, you have to give Osira Themis credit. Even though she didn't have the best camp possible, she went into that fight guns blazing. She had Sammie really hurt in that third round and nearly secured the finish to retain but Sammie Ward's heart in there is something else. This girl has never been finished and is just tough as nails at this point as long as there's time on the clock she's still in the fight to win it. These young fighters like Sammie and Misty they are so composed inside that cage that it looks like they have been doing this for decades. Sammie Ward is a star in this business and she can expect some big money fights in the future. We will see how things shake out in the division and figure out who's next in line for her. In the meantime, I think she should take some time to rest, live life and enjoy being a young adult a bit.
On We Are Splat's new social media app (Efedder)
''It's just... wow. These guys are always up something every year, always cooking up a new project, taking the biggest risks the company is run by a bunch of crazy people. Crazy people with crazy ideas is exactly what the world needs to break new ground. They took a chance with the GCC and look what we have been able to do since. I really love those guys. I am on the new app and several of our top fighters are going to be on there too. I think the name is a little weird, not sure what an ''efedder'' is but then again I didn't know what the ''twitter'' was about either. Oh well. It's going to be an official thing for our fans if they want to keep up with the GCC and the top fighters then most of it will be there on efedder from pretty much here on out. ''
On Gaia Galanos scheduled to compete for the Splat Multi-universal championship in June
''I got tons of phone calls from my friends asking me... did you see this!? I think it's all pretty cool. Admittedly, I am not hip to the pro wrestling scene but I hear about some of the big names here and there things like that. And well, I was aware that Gaia Galanos was wrestling at least part time in between training camps and whatnot but wasn't privy to her doing it at such a high level. I know a match up like this is only going to motivate her that much more in this fight to be able to bring her own championship into the match like that really elevates to a whole another level. Gaia Galanos has the potential to break the internet if all her stars align perfectly.''
On the Co Main Event - Francis vs. Page
''Shazir is serious when he says he does not want to fight for the title. The kid is something else. He is all but demanding that he fights JaySon Francis next. The situation here is if JaySon Francis wins this fight he will be next in line against Alejandro Rivera, point blank period. If he loses to Bobby then we can make the Shazir fight happen, I know both of these guys want to get that done. Basically, the winner of this fight is going to boot up against Alejandro Rivera for the heavyweight title next. This is a huge fight in more ways than just one.''
On the main event - Montana vs. Vourture
''I am so excited for this fight. You have Arturo Montana who is just coming off the greatest win of his career by submitting the former GCC Middleweight Champion Jack Nation of all people inside the first round to spoil his lightweight debut. Huge! You got this kid and he has all this hype, all this excitement in the cage with a proven killer like Vishis and you got yourself a crazy fight on your hands. HILITE FC is not known to have camp members fight each-other, I don't know it's ever happened before but this is going to be one of those cases where there are no alternatives. If Arturo wins this fight, there isn't anywhere he can go but up and fight his training partner Fabio Bonucci. On the other hand, there's Vishis Vourture. A guy who has fought for the title but came up short at GCC 10. He's angry, his camp mates at Gunplay MMA haven't been happy with us they are all walking around with a chip on their shoulders. Vishis is going to be out for blood tomorrow night, I promise you. And if he wins, Fabiano Bonucci vs. Vishis Vourture? I honestly don't think you could find a better match up in the division at this time. Those are two pit bulls left off their leash, violence is guaranteed. That's the fight of the year right there. The lightweight division is going to get crazy after this fight no matter who wins and I am all here for it!''
Hi, Vishis. It's been awhile since we were able to talk to you. You have been radio silent
since your loss against Rob Jones at GCC 10 after your very... odd, press conference
piece. Do you share the same disdain for us that your leader JaySon Francis does and if so
why?
No comment.
Vishis word has it that Rob Jones has been boasting about his win over you on the new
social media and claimed that he deserves this fight instead of you after knocking you out
cold at GCC 10. What are your thoughts?
No comment.
Okay, um... how did the training camp go? You know Gunplay MMA sure has a lot going for it
right about now. You and JaySon Francis both in prime positions to make a huge run for the
title morale has to be high back home right about now. Is 2021 the year that Gunplay MMA
finally breaks out of the slump and wins a GCC championship?
No comment.
Vishis, do you have us on mute or something? Can you hear us? Is the audio alright?
No comment.
Fabiano Bonucci knocked out Sanit Klahan who knocked out Rob Jones who knocked out you.
Even IF you manage to beat Arturo Montana what makes you think that you stand any chance
against a guy like Fabiano Bonucci?
No comment.
Vishis, are you okay? You have shown some very odd behavior. Did Rob Jones hit you in the
head too hard - are you suffering from brain damage? We are here to ask you questions,
your job is to answer them and instead you're just sitting there ignoring us. Mr. Khan,
please fine Vishis Vourture!
No comment.
Hey Vishis, I know these reporter types are not your deal but I know you can open up to
me. Look, let me just keep it real. You had a huge win over Joe Ravvi, I just want to know
how one sided this beat down against Arturo Montana is going to be?
No comment.
What is your problem Vishis? Whether it's you or your pal JaySon Francis, you always show
up to give the media a hard time. You have thousands of fans out there, don't you think
you owe them something? Don't you think you can answer just a few questions so that they
can get emotional invested in your fight as they already have financially? Hell, what's
the point of even showing up today if you aren't going to give us some material to work.
You're in the Main Event. This is a big deal to the GCC and your career.
No comment.
Vishis you haven't answered a single question asked of you today! So let me just wrap this
whole thing up right now. Is there ANYTHING you would like to say ahead of your fight with
Arturo Montana tomorrow night?''
''I am going to kill Arturo Montana.''
Kevin Wilson | MMAWORLD.COM
Bobby Page is 3-0 inside of the GCC and is believed to be one of your greatest threats yet. How do you feel about this match up?
JaySon Francis | Praying Mantis
Bobby Page is a little mark ass bitch who's only redeeming quality is his undefeated record which I am going to fucking ruin. Just like Shazir his record is a fucking fraud and only has wins over out of shape sloppy ass heavyweights that don't bother to even hit the weight room anymore. Bobby Page should really enjoy this moment maybe look around a bit and take a few pictures because this is far as his little run to the GCC heavyweight championship is going to get.
Tyson Johnson | Blogger
Yo, Jay! What's good? I know you are going to mess that boy up, tell us how you really feel about this Bobby fraud man.
JaySon Francis | Praying Mantis
I think he weak as fuck. What is this guy even good at? Nothing. He isn't talented. He's just a guy. He is only as good as his opponents are bad. He like a fat version of Awut Somaskul or someshit. You had your time in the sun already you big headed motherfucker, it's done and over with now. Bobby Page is a threat to me nowhere in this fight. I don't even know why Fazan Khan is even bothering with this fight other than to bide time for his family members and to allow Alejandro Rivera an extra couple of months to switch out his tampons.
Nathan Zafir | Allthebestfights.com
If you beat Bobby Page, Fazan Khan has confirmed your next in line
for a title shot for real this time. What do you think of Alejandro
Rivera as the current heavyweight champion?
JaySon Francis | Praying Mantis
I am a better fighter than Alejandro Rivera but he isn't a guy to fuck around with or even take lightly because everyone saw what he did to Aleksandr Baranov. I feel like I am coming into my own and that there isn't anybody on this roster who can stop me. No offense to my boy Vishis but I'm calling next on this. I will be the first one from the squad to bring Gunplay MMA a championship.
Nancy Holton | CageRage.com
Hi, Mr. Francis. I was wondering on how you felt about being given this match up against Bobby Page instead of the title fight against Alejandro Rivera and whether or not you feel you settled by accepting this fight?
JaySon Francis | Praying Mantis
Look Nancy, Shazir is a whole bitch who got his feelings hurt because I said some shit when I was pissed at the last press conference. I accepted the fight with Bobby because after I beat his ass there will be no more questions as to who the number one contender is and to shut up Shazir until I get around to wiring his jaw shut. The guy isn't a fighter, he's a guy who fights his grandaddy's fights. That's it. That's why he ain't trying to win the GCC heavyweight championship because he isn't serious about his MMA career or this division. That's cool but I am about that action. If he about that action too, he can see me when it's all said and done. Bobby Page is a tune up, that's going to be it.
Nancy Holton | CageRage.com
So you guarantee a win over Bobby Page, how do you foresee it happening tomorrow night?
JaySon Francis | Praying Mantis
However the fuck I want. I'll decide when I am in there with him and he's bent to my will. I might pick him apart for three rounds and finish him in the last minute like Charlies bitch ass. I might get him up out there in the first five seconds of the fight. Maybe I decide I want to wrestle him and beat him up on the ground until he quits or maybe I'll go for a submission to remind him he ain't the jack of jack shit around here. No matter what, Bobby Page is in my world and I get to decide what happens to him in it. All he needs to worry about is showing up and playing his part. When it's all said and done, I will have my hand raised again.
Bobby Page, this question is for you. JaySon Francis will be the greatest challenge you've faced during your career. How are you feeling as the fight approaches?
I feel good this week. JaySon is a tough outing and he's very experienced in the sports, but I've trained hard and I'm ready for him.
JaySon Francis has dominated two former GCC heavyweight champions in the past. How do you feel that your skills will match up to his?
He has got a great resume, and I respect it, but my coaches and I have put together a game plan that we believe will take us to a win.
Earlier, Fazan Khan said the winner would receive a title shot. If you can get by a fighter like JaySon Francis, do you truly feel that you're ready for a fight with Alejandro Rivera?
With every fight all you can do is go out and try your best. I train very hard, and I have a good camp backing me. I feel that I'm ready for anybody.
JaySon Francis is a world beater. You were rocked several times by Levi Young during your fight in the Supreme MMA promotion. How do you think your chin will hold up?
I know what you're referring to, I promise that I'm a different fighter, and I believe in myself. JaySon Francis and I will put on a great show for you all tomorrow night.
When there are no more questions Bobby Page stands up and walks away looking dejected, but determined.