Comments on: Report: Jeff Monson discussing possible return to UFC

By: Ace

Ace — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:58:59 +0000

Lesner vs. monson. i would pay to see that…. Lesner is an animal, but if monson could get him to the ground, anything is possible really

By: Dennis

Dennis — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:55:35 +0000

He is definately not a “commie” for he resides in the states. Besides he needs to get back to the UFC and show that he can and will be HW champion. As for the steroids he has to be tested at other fights as well, do your research before you go bashing.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:57:42 +0000

He is a dirty commie and a boring fighter. I hope the UFC dont make that mistake again. I could really care less to see that steroid freak fight again. He probably would not even be able to pass the pre-fight drug test. The UFC needs new HW but I hope they are not that desperate.

By: Munchy

Munchy — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:00:15 +0000

Bring back the Snowman, I would love to see it, lets not forget the Snowman was able to take Timmy down, so I think he can take down Kongo.

By: Bullylover

Bullylover — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:54:59 +0000

Monson is definatly one of the best grapplers of the HW division, however if his stand up is still that of the Sylvia fight he will get slept by Kongo.As far as Ricco Rodriguez goes he doesn’t have any business in the octagon I mean did you see the “bigfoot” Silva fight, he got pretty much dominated even though it was a boring fight. This is all my opinion though. I’d love to see Monson drop down to 205 & fight Vinny or even see Paulofilho go up to 205 & fight Minson those would be some nice fights in my eyes.

By: steve

steve — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:43:37 +0000

*a great addition

By: steve

steve — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:43:09 +0000

@Evadmils: i think he usually weighs in at like 245, pretty heavy dude.

i was just think about this yesterday. at this point it definately couldnt hurt to have him in the UFC’s shallow HW division. hes getting older, but hasnt shown it at all. i definately wouldnt object to UFC also signing Ricco, at least for the rubber match between the two, it would also have a good story behind it. Ricco has fought 9 times in 2008 losing only to Monson, Travis Wiuff & Antonio Silva. also hes still at an age where he could have a major comeback. i think the addition of either Snowman or Ricco would be an addition to the UFC HW division.

By: Ron Burgundy

Ron Burgundy — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:33:19 +0000

Hey Rich S. – Monson is SHORT but not small. He’s only 5’9” but he weighs in usually around 230-240 because he is nearly pure muscle. He is definitely one of the more powerful heavyweights out there now. It wouldn’t take a whole lot for Monson to get Kongo down really. A single leg, double leg, maybe even just a body lock and trip, then it’s good night Kongo by way of arm triangle. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

By: Evadmils

Evadmils — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:29:28 +0000

Seems like 205 would be more fitting

By: Evadmils

Evadmils — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:28:36 +0000

It’s a shame he won’t let go of some of the rediculous muscle…Anyone know what he usually weighs in at?

By: ACK!

ACK! — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:17:12 +0000

I support this, why not? It’d make for a good story and he’d test a lot of heavyweights on the ground… At worst, he’s a highly skilled gatekeeper, of which there are very few in the UFC’s heavyweight division (Herring is the only guy I can think of, off-hand, who would qualify at this point).

By: Rich S.

Rich S. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:13:24 +0000

Monson’s just so damn small..

i don’t see how he could get Kongo down..

and if he ever met Lesnar it’d be the most unfair bout i’ve ever seen by far..

By: Kung Foo

Kung Foo — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:07:22 +0000

Word is Jeff has been improving his standup.Dont even have to mention his ground game, everyone knows about that, but I havent seen him fight in some time, but if he can shore up that one weakness, he could pull an Arloksi and become a major terror again.

By: mburtoni

mburtoni — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:54:48 +0000

Would be good to have the Snowman back in the UFC. I would also agree that a loss to Barnett is no reason to keep him out of the UFC. IMO, Barnett is the #3 HW in the world, behind Fedor & Big Nog. I would personally rather see Fedor fight Barnett than Arlovski.

By: Andrej

Andrej — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:45:46 +0000

Shane Carwin or Cain Velazquez who be sweat aganist Jeff Monson.

By: ctateo

ctateo — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:11:54 +0000

Cannot say that the Barnett loss is reason to keep him out of the UFC. barnett is top of the food chain, easily top 5 IMO. Against Kongo, it’ll be sub for Monson, or KO for Kongo, bot things that the fans want to see.

I’d rather see monson against one of the up and coming HW’s, preferably one of the guys with a wrestling background.

By: saerbarnet

saerbarnet — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:39:13 +0000

Greg: The problem with Cheick Kongo is that his ground game is abysmal.. If Monson would get him down he could easily take care of Kongo on the ground.

By: KMac

KMac — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:34:23 +0000

* groud = ground

By: KMac

KMac — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:25:46 +0000

Agreed…his groud is incredible, his stand-up is weak, but more importantly to Dana and crew, his fights are boring…. thats why I find this surprising.

By: Greg Jarvis

Greg Jarvis — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:00:32 +0000

sick BJJ and ground game but unfortunately in my opinion not skilled enough for the heavyweight division in the UFC . If he can’t beat Rizzo and Barnett how’s he gonna compete with Mir , Nog’s, Lesnar , etc… In my opinion Chieck Kongo’s standup is worldclass and if this fight does happen he will KO Monson for sure! Anyway just my opinion Much RESPECT Monson welcome back !