(Voted most likely to punch you in the back of the head at a punk show.)
Jeff Monson, the hardest-working anarchist in MMA, is ready for a real challenge. After submitting Sergei Kharitonov at Dream.8, he’s decided that he is now ready for Fedor Emelianenko, and he’s imploring Dream to make it happen for him:
“My goal in DREAM is to fight the best. Ultimately, I want to fight Fedor. If DREAM could set that up it would be great.”
Whoa there, Snowman. Let’s back up a second. I know you’re riding high off your string of rapid-fire victories, including a very questionable decision over Roy Nelson (who then showed up in your corner at Dream.8 because that’s just the kind of guy "Big Country" is, always willing to help a brother out). But the climb up the heavyweight ladder doesn’t usually go Roy Nelson, Sergei Maslobojev, Sergei Kharitonov, and then Fedor.
Honestly, of the heavyweights not locked down in the UFC right now, is there anyone fans are interested in seeing Fedor fight aside from Josh Barnett? Monson’s a quality opponent, and his willingness to fight every single weekend against whoever you got is admirable, but a compelling test for Fedor he is not.
The bout also lacks sufficient sideshow appeal for a Fedor-in-Japan fight, so the chances of this happening seem slim. But we know why Monson wants it. Dude needs the payday. Especially with his mounting lawyer bills, due to, as he puts it, “some legal issues in the U.S. due to my stance against the Iraq war.”
That’s a generous way of putting it. In a way, it’s kind of true. There’s also his stance against grandfather clocks. But dammit, a man has to have some principles.
Loading ...
Post your comment
Showing 1-25 of comments
commentsI mean that's waht the WWUFC is about.
He can be 2-1 there and get a title shot no problem.
I believe Monson definitely has the skills to take him to the ground if Fedor proves to be a better striker. I also believe Monson's capable enough on the ground to win via submission other than a north/south choke. Monson's a well versed wrestler, a BJJ black belt, and even has a winning record in pro boxing bouts, though not spectacular.
Does it matter to Monson if he fights Fedor and loses? Not really, as he would've lost to arguably the best HW in the world. However, if he wins, it's an amazing upset, and major boost to his rep and pocketbook. Short of getting KO'ed, there's only upside to Monson lasting to a decision loss or a win. Fedor has much more at stake to winning, and the pressure's all on him.
I can't help but wonder how Arlovski would've fared if he didn't try the ridiculous flying knee. He was winning the round and fight up until then. If I were a gambling man, my money would be on Monson, there's much more to win than lose..
and everyone wants Fedor...'til they get Fedor.
but wtf...i'd watch it.
Put it this way.... I seriously doubt 110% that Fedor would be able to knock Jeff out.
And to my knowledge, it is very rare for someone to get a KO or TKO win over Monson, in his whole career....even LESS so in more recent times.
(Note if you watch the Pedro Rizzo / Jeff Monson fight, Jeff actually slips over after a glancing hook from Rizzo... and Monson was very much ready to defend himself whle Pedro didn't want to drop to the floor for some gnp and instead the ref calls it......dodgy, trust me.)
Monson's style is perfect for Fedor, and I reckon he'll be the first guy to beat him.
Mark my words, I'm calling it here.... don't come crying to me when you know I'm right! That time will come.
The only reason people pay Anarchy out, is because they think only Pov college students and bums get into Anarchy as such....
The only reason this happens is because many people don't have the time, spare cash and/or don't worry so much about getting cuffed for even just speaking out? People talk of starting new revolutions.....but they have a mortgage, bills and families to feed.
You're a fucking tool of society, motherfuckers.
Give Monson a fucking break you numb-nuts!
El Famous Burrito Says:
Mon, 04/06/2009 - 12:59
The first thing I thought of after seeing that picture was:
"I'm here to take your kids to see Hannah Montana."
Well, you won this thread.
So Monson said that his goal in dream is to fight the best. Ultimately, he wants to fight fedor. What a fucking shocker. but notice the "ultimately". That is a key word for defining context.
Even if he came out and said "I want fedor right now, I am the fucking best eva!", this would still be pretty thin as far as worth writing more than 3 sentences on.
"I'm here to take your kids to see Hannah Montana."
on a serious note, i think monson's alot better than you all give him credit for. he just beat 2 very legit heavyweights, i saw sergei taking it and i was impressed monson dispatched him so quickly. sergei's recently beaten overeem and werdum. he lost to sylvia back in the day, maybe the only other guy that people downplay his skills even more. if anyone saw that fight, if sylvia was 3 inches shorter, it would have probably been different.
lol!
Put Fedor against a dozen toddlers or a baby sea lion -- I'd watch it.
Sign in
Register | Lost your password?
Register For This Site
A password will be e-mailed to you.
Log in | Lost your password?