The following events in this thread occur on Friday, January 17th, 2020 so no references or statements should be made on social media regarding this event until January 17th, 2020.
The GCC President Fazan Khan is dressed in a calculated but sporting fashion as he walks out wearing a Barcelona Lionel Messi fútbol jersey as if he needed any extra support from the Spaniard crowd. As he approaches the press conference table he passes his nephew Shazir and gives him a joyful pat on the shoulder as he is escorted to his seat. Mr. Khan takes a more serious approach as he respectfully exchanges handshakes with both Clive Hicks and Jack Nation before taking control of the microphone.
The press conference has officially begun.
Mr. Khan, thank you for your time. What are your thoughts on GCC 4 where we saw Gaia Galanos defend her GCC featherweight championship for the first time against Juanita Sanchez successfully and the numbers she brought in for the company?
Mr Khan: Oh my, Gaia... she is something special, truly. The number she has been bringing in is nothing short than spectacular and the numbers show she is the biggest money maker for the GCC no questions asked! I think both Jack and Clive know that those numbers are going to be hard for them to live up to but I am expecting yet another commercial success with both of these two men here. They have fought there way through the Middleweight tournament and both have had excellent performances throughout. This is a must see for EVERY fight fan out there.
Sir, you have brought MMA to SPAIN! Why this market and why now?
Mr. Khan: This MMA market in Spain is very new and a market we felt has been untapped. It was very hard to get a show booked her for us but certainly worth it. We have had an insurgence of latin and spanish fighters within GCC and felt that Spain was a perfect way to showcase them. Granted, our main event isn't exactly going to win them over...
The local crowd laughs as someone from the crowd yells out in Spanish, ¡Jack y Clive son votantes de gringo Donald Trump! ''
For the first time in GCC history, you've billed a fight card using the first names of fighters is this a trend that we can expect to see moving forward?
Mr. Khan: I don't think so my friend. I felt that that this time the occasion called for it. With these two men meeting in the finals to crown the first GCC Middleweight champion, I was educated on their history with eachother. There's definitely a story worth telling here. With that information, I decided to incorporate it in the events marketing. While we don't plan on doing the exact same things, we will always have our finger on the pulse so to speak.
With Jack Nation and Clive Hicks being former training partners and friends, do you think that it may negatively impact the spirit of the fight? As both men are grapplers, is there any concern that we might just be watching a 25 minute grappling session?
Mr. Khan: No, not at all. While not every fight will live up to the fans expectations, I don't think it's a fair assumption to make on that basis alone. These two men know what's at stake and they both have an opportunity to make history in GCC as the first ever middleweight champion. For Jack, he's nearing the end of his career and this might be a discussion of now or never for him and for Clive, he needs to return to HILITE FC to a team who has very high expectations for him on Saturday Night. That said, I think it'll be interesting to see what strategies both men employ against the other to gain the edge.
Any predictions for the fight?
Mr. Khan: I think we're looking at a 5 rounder, action packed fight with plenty of fun grappling exchanges and ground transitions. In the end, I think this fight is a shoe in for FOTN when it's all said and done but I know we have a full card packed of fighters looking to earn that bonus money, so it's really up for grabs for everyone.
Mr Khan smiles politely as he backs away from the microphone and the media begins to direct their line of questioning to the fighters.
Trixie shuffles into the press conference a quarter of the way through, late as fuck. Upon her arrival, she's asked some questions.
Michelle Balmer | MMACORE.COM
Trixie after having such a successful debut at GFN 4 against Sophie Anderson after brutally finishing her in the second round, how do you feel heading into this fight with Jessica House Saturday Night?
Trixie Redd | Drippy
I am feeling fucking great dude. Jessica is pretty cool, she's been in a few scraps in GCC up until this point and has built quite a reputation for herself but just like Sophie, I am bring tha' fight straight to her yard. Just like Sophie, I think she will shrink under pressure. I make world class strikers afraid to strike with me and they get's ta' grappling. I can't wait to test out Jessica's Iron Chin.
Kevin Wilson | MMAWORLD.COM
As you've probably heard Trixie, Nika Kosov was injured and Fazan Khan is looking for a replacement for her against Krystal Knight. If you walk out of this fight with a win and in good shape, can we see a quick turn around for you perhaps for Feb 1st?
Trixie Redd | Drippy
Fuck yeah dude, I'm totally down for that shit. Camp or no camp, I am down for a good scrap at a moments notice and it doesn't even need to be in a cage. We can do it right on the street, sidewalk outside of the arena it doesn't matter to me. That fight with Krystal would put me right in tha' mix with the champ well before the date circled in my calender. Let's do that shit, Khan.
Jasmine Vivica | Blogger
At the open workouts earlier this week, Gunplay MMA was referred to as a small gym by the writer. How do you feel about that and are there more Gunplay MMA mixed martial artists set to make that walk?
Trixie Redd | Drippy
It's cool, I fuck with it. Gunplay MMA isn't some make-a-fighter-wish type bullshit where we just slap a few tats on generic eric off the street and throw him into the cage. We also don't let no soft ass bitches or fuckboys into our ranks either. And tryouts? Is that what the streets are about these days? Haha, oh shit. Nah. We about that quality over tha' quanitity type shit, you feel me? We got a few more shooters set for release in due time but you should keep up with Jay Mantis on those details since he running the ship, not me.
Nathan Zafir | Allthebestfights.com
So, we're looking to add something new to our fight libarary. Do you think you and Jessica House can win FOTN?
Trixie Redd | Drippy
I wouldn't bet on it. Historically, first round wipeouts don't cut it for FOTN as usually it takes two ta' make a great fight. While Jessica House is in shape and is going to show up and show out, I am looking to take her out quickly. I will chop down at her legs until she can't even think ta' duck down to shoot in for takedowns and then it's just easy pickings from there.
Carlos Machado | Blogger
As we know, Jessica House has been doing a lot of charitable work prior to her fight with you on Saturday Night. Have you done anything cheritable leading up to this fight?
Trixie Redd | Drippy
Yeah, I am going to sit here and answer your stupid ass question.
Dude, nobody gives a shit. Ta' her credit, at least she kept her bullshit off of twitter with the rest of the virtue signaling gang on there. Everyone quick to talk about charity this and charity that for some good vibe clout but don't even take the time to educuate anyone about ta' cause to begin with. Fuck you and your go fund my next vacation scams, I am here to fight, get paid and go home. That chicks charity work doesn't mean shit to me and it probably means even less ta' her since she went so far out of her way to tell us all about it without anybody fucking asking.
Sergio Mendez | Spain fightclub
What's next for you after Jessica House?
Trixie Redd | Drippy
I want ta' fight with Knight. If not, I'll take some time to see who's next. I am sure Juanita Sanchez is looking for a striker she thinks she can exploit with her wrestling and Anaquin has some clout behind her but if Khan wants ta' feed Misty ta' me, I'll jump on that fight in a heartbeat. That bitch talks way too much shit and I am ta' one to shut her the fuck up once and for all.
Sergio Mendez | Spain fightclub
Anything else?
Trixie Redd|Drippy
Yeah, 69nine sent us the coordinates to Mr. Khan's Saudi oil plants. Fuck this fightin' shit, we about to get RICH.
Trixie laughs as she looks over to Mr. Khan for approval, he ignores her so she laughs even harder and shrugs her shoulders.
Aleksandr "Maximum Effect" Baranov
Aleksandr Baranov just sat silently watching as Mr. Khan and each fighter accepted their own line of questioning. One thing worth noting about Mr. Baranov is he seems very intense yet laid back at the same time. This demeanor of his is very complex and hard to read, but he seems to have a certain professionalism that is rare within the confines of the sport of MMA. This likely has to do with his military background. He definitely tosses about his fair share of jokes and laughs with the rest of the fighters though. When some of the questions began flying his way, Aleksandr Baranov was well-prepared to speak for himself.
On his combat background:
“Just as any man or woman in any branch of Russian military, I am trained well in art of hand-to-hand combat. You will see against Mr. Morales. I am not arrogant man; I just know exactly what my skills are and how I utilize these skills to maximum effect.”
On Gaia Galanos splitting time between Jack Nation and himself:
“Gaia is a workhorse. She deserves much praise for the work she is doing for her gym and this company. Mr. Khan sees her work as well as the rest of the gym. There is very good reason she is well-respected within her division. She really needs to get out some though. She is much too serious.”
On if he knows why his gym mate Jack Nation was upset:
“You should ask Mr. Nation himself. I do not make habit of getting into others’ business, and I expect the same courtesy from them. I am a fighter for House of Khan, but that does not mean I need to take on everyone’s problems. I have my own problem to solve in Juan Pablo Morales.”
On his game plan to KO Morales:
“I was very clear at camp, but I am more than happy to say it again and again and again for everyone to hear: I will put Mr. Morales’ iron chin to test. This is not going to be Fight of Night, but I will take Knockout of Night though.”
Baranov had a smirk on his face as he repeated his intentions from the camp. This time locking eyes with his opponent, Juan Pablo Morales, who was seated down the table. The Russian seemed to almost dare him to speak with a cheeky grin on his hard features.
Clive picks up the vacant GCC middleweight championship and springs to his feet holding the belt in his hand triumphantly. Jack Nation remains still and silent as security have a few words with Clive and tell him to remain seated. Without any backtalk, the True American kindly obliges. The media begins their line of questioning...
Hey Clive, at the open workouts it was reported that you and HILITE FC team members had a backstage confrontation with Jack Nation. Is any of this true?
Clive: You lookin' at Clive like he's guilty of somethin'? Clive's gotta say that he's tired of him and Trump being blamed for every damn thing. If there was any altercation, Clive wasn't involved and wasn't there. If Jacky boy is claimin' anything else then one of you fine Americans can pull out your trusty bible and we can put our hand down onnit and see who's really telling the truth before the eyes of the man above. I ain't sayin' Jacky is a liar but he did tell me he was ridin' around town with HILITE FC fer' good before he bailed out to join them Indians.
Are you upset about this Clive? I mean, Jack Nation had to be a big reason on why you came to Toronto in the first place and now he's not there. Clive... do you feel betrayed by this at all?
Clive: Yur damn right Clive feels betrayed! Jacky boy always had this thing where he was better than the rest of us as if he was the only one born on American soil! All it took was one loss for him to shift blame onto our camp and act as if he needed a change of scenery for the good of his career and Clive thinks hes makin' a big mistake. Still, even after Jacky boy left we could still share a beer and our moms were still friends on facebook but ever since this fight got announced Jackys actin' all cold again, pretending that he's a victim and trying to sell a feud for the Khans to make more Benjamins on. Now, yur boy Clive is all for capitalism but NOT when it's based on cheap lies and manipulation!
Your teammate Arturo Montana is making his debut on Saturday night, any words of advice for him?
Clive: Oh, Arty? If Clive had any words of advice that boy would never understand it cause Clive don't speak any of that Mexican! Haha! Arty! Funny dude.
As you know, Jack Nation is one of the best BJJ practitioners in the world who has said to rival Takeshi Kato himself. Do you plan to pursue the takedown at all in this fight?
Clive: Fer sure! Clive ain't afraid to roll with Jacky boy. I know he got that good ol' American Ji Jitsu game but word has it, he ain't the best at it and that's why he left the camp. Jacky boy never liked that Kato got all the attention in HILITE FC. If anybody needed to roll before a fight, you go to Kato for instructions not Jack and I think they got under his skin a little bit. Plus, Jacky boy never got Misty's attention neither. I think they rolled like once and Jacky boy ended up leaving with a stiffy. Look, it ain't Clive business but the point is we ain't scared of Jacky's submission game. That said, yer boy is lookin' out for it and Misty has done a fine job on preppin' me on the feet for this fight.
Do you think Jack Nation can submit you? On paper, it looks like the only way he can win this fight.
Clive: Jacky boy can submit anyone in the world but he ain't gonna submit yer boy on Saturday! He may have submit Clive in training, in sparring, and three times on Sunday a long time ago but times are quickly changing around here! Reggie Martin gave good ol' Clive a beatdown of a lifetime the first time we fought but the second time was very different, ain't it? Jacky boy knows this, he understands it, he knows he's in for a tough fight.
Jack Nation has been very silent tonight, why do you think he hasn't spoke to you?
Clive: Oh, that's just Jacky boy being a jackass. He always thought he was too good for just about anything and that includes a good ol' press conference. Jacky has a good American heart, he's just lost his way lately and a good ol' ground and pounding should knock the sense back into him! Clive can't speak for the rest of his team but would love to see Jack Nation humble himself, admit he was wrong and return to the gym who has helped get him to this point. Jacky, do the right thing and say NO to sharia law!
If you become the first middleweight champion, what can you expect?
Clive: Oh, yer boy is taking the title back to America where it belongs! Can you believe Americans have never got to experience a GCC show yet? How can we possibly call this company GLOBAL if you haven't been to the GREATEST country in the WORLD yet? In 2020, as Clive as your Middleweight champion and President I will bring MMA back to America so that AMERICANS can experience their MMA without weeks of DELAYS, CANCELLED EVENTS, AND BROKEN PROMISES!!!!
VOTE CLIVE 2020!
Clive pumps his fist and puts on a Make America Great hat on which draws heat from the Spanish crowd.