Conrad Drummond Speaks after valiant loss at Underworld 4

Fighter profile of Conrad Drummond by Andy McKenzie

 Interviewer:- Tonight we are catching up with one of the GKNY Super Heavyweights that fought valiantly on Underworld 4 this weekend in front of over 2500 fans at Hard Knocks, NY. Conrad, welcome! Not a great night for you last night as you got finished by Brock Lesnar after some brutal ground and pound. Before that you were winning the fight after a dominant first round. What are your thoughts on what happened last night?

Drummond:- First off, I'm not one for excuses.  Brock beat me fair and square.  I would, however, STRONGLY caution any fighters from eating their post weigh-in meals at the Chinese restaurant across the street from Hard Knocks.

Interviewer:- Hmmm thanks for the advice, I am a big fan of Chinese myself, luckily I didn’t get there in time myself to pick something up! How was the trip over from Tokyo? Do you think this might have contributed as well to your loss? 

Drummond:- Well, of course there's the jet lag factor involved, too.  So I decided I would sleep on the flight over.  I popped seven or eight Ambien and then washed them down with a couple shots of complimentary vodka, which is the ideal liquor to drink when you're cutting weight because the caloric content is so low.  Incidentally, have you ever ridden Japan Airlines?  Their stewardesses have to be the hottest in the world.  Anyway, when I finally woke up on the plane, all my clothes were off, I had one helluva headache, and one of the captains was shouting something at me in Japanese.  It's hard to remember exactly what happened, but I'm glad I at least got to the weigh-ins on time. So, to answer your last question, I guess my dismal performance could come down to both eating bad Chinese food and being spaced-out from the jet lag.  Not to diminish my opponent Bresnar's fight skills--he's a longtime competitor and the experience he brings to his fights really shows.

Interviewer:- I would hardly call your performance dismal.. You were on top going into the second round and both you and Brock had put everything on the line up until the TKO, both of you looked knackered and I think it was just your opponent that managed to get the lucky blow in first.  We see that you are sponsored by Sun Tzu, what do you think of the Underworld events - with the extra prize money available at these events and bearing in mind that Underworld have stumped up a massive 50k for the next event are you tempted to seek out sponsorship from them?   

Drummond:- I’m glad that GAMMA Kids doesn't interfere with our sponsorships like some orgs are doing now.  Have you read about how the UFC won't allow fighters to display anything but Reebok items during fight week?  It sucks and really hurts fighters financially, especially the up-and-comers such as myself.  I've been with Sun Tzu for a while, and I really like their designs.  I also own some Underworld apparel--I like their red camo shirt and their grenade shorts, in particular.  I'm extremely well-hung, and the Underworld grenade shorts are incredibly comfortable and roomy in the crotch area, something which is of utmost importance when you have a massive schlong and you're rolling on the mat, doing jiu-jitsu. So if Underworld wants to offer me a sponsorship, I'd be more than happy to accept!  

Interviewer:- Haha a comfy crotch can be the difference between a win and a loss! Congratulations on signing up for another 5 fights with Gamma Kids NY, putting this loss behind you and looking forward, who do you see yourself fighting next in the division?

Drummond:- Right now, I just want to heal up from these injuries so I can get back to training.  But after I get healthy, I'm thinking either Fukumatsu or Boy Nelson.  Those two have a fight coming up at GKNY 19, and I'd be up for fighting the winner of their fight.  I think our respective fighting skills all match up well together, so it would definitely be an exciting, competitive fight.  

Interviewer:- Both sound like great opponents and I am sure we will keep those two in mind with future matchmaking. Before we go to you have any final messages for your fans?

Drummond:- (Talks quietly with manager)  Eh...I just want to retract everything I said earlier about Wang Chung's Chinese Restaurant across from the Hard Knocks Arena.  My manager has just informed me they've offered me a triad-funded 'sponsorship deal' I simply can't refuse....uh-oh.  Hope I make it alive to the next fight, guys!

Interviewer:- Wow don’t mess with the triad! We are all looking forward to your next fight at GKNY, keep training hard back in Japan and we will see you soon!

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