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Monson vs. Fulton on NESportsTV.com - Monson Wants Fedor Next!


December 9th, 2009
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Birmingham, AL – Former UFC Heavyweight title challenger Jeff Monson (31-9, 2 KO’s, 20 Submissions) is eyeing a return to the big leagues and a potential fight with top ranked MMA heavyweight Fedor Emelianko.


However, in order to get there he must face a stiff assignment when he meets 13 year MMA veteran Travis Fulton (191-45-11, 61 KO’s) this Saturday night on www.NESportsTV.com. The fight will be shown as an online PPV for $9.95 USD (International Conversion Rates Apply). It will be available both live and on demand afterwards.


“Most of the guys I fight I have the experience advantage on and obviously he’s had close to 300 fights, so that’s not the case in this scenario.” Said Monson about his opponent this Saturday.


“He’s a strong boxer and puncher”, Monson would add, “and he’s got a bunch of submissions.”

Wagers are being made at the leading online betting sites, where the possibility of a Monson vs. Fedor fight looms on the horizon.


Fulton is a career fighter who has competed in 247 pro MMA bouts and 38 pro boxing matches. A resident of Cedar Falls, Iowa, he’s competed against former world champions Forrest Griffin, Rich Franklin, and Ricco Rodriguez in MMA. He has wins over recent “Ultimate Fighter” contestant Wes Sims and has fought to draws with UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn and former two time UFC title challenger Jeremy Horn.


As a professional boxer, Fulton has fought contenders such as Brian Minto, Chazz Witherspoon, Lou Savarese, and Rob Calloway. His boxing record is 14-24, with all 14 of his wins coming by way of knockout.


While not taking Fulton lightly, Monson is hoping to either return to the UFC someday or sign with Strikeforce. Monson defeated “Ultimate Fighter” winner Roy Nelson earlier this year. He also has wins over former UFC heavyweight champion Ricco Rodriguez and Pride Veteran Kazuyuki Fujita.


“We’re talking to Strikeforce right now and the hope is that at the end of the year to sign with them and have that match-up (against Fedor)”, said Monson, “that’s a fight I think I can win and it would be dream match-up for me.”


But first, Monson must beat Travis Fulton this Saturday on www.NESportsTV.com.



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