Jeff Monson returns

One of the most feared heavyweights in MMA history, Jeff “The Snowman” Monson, steps back into the cage August 21 at Club Cinema in Pompano Beach, Florida. The fight headlines the inaugural “Fight Time 1” card promoted by former World Kickboxing Champion, and CEO of Elite Promotions Jeff Gibson along with 1976 Olympic Gold Boxing Gold medalist and featured trainer on Spike TV's “Ultimate Fighter” Howard Davis Jr.

Coming off a victory in Australia in his last fight, Monson will step into the cage against MMA veteran Jason Guida, brother of UFC contender Clay Guida. Monson, whose record stands at 34-11, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and a two time Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Champion. He has notable victories over Ultimate Fighter Season 10 winner Roy Nelson and former UFC heavyweight champion Ricco Rodriquez. At UFC 57, Monson won submission of the night honors with a first round choke out over Brandon Lee Hinkle. Again, at UFC 61, received knockout of the night honors for his first round KO over Anthony Perosh.

Jason Guida is also no stranger to big fights. He has been in the cage with Jeremy Horn, Bobby Lashley, Rory Markham, Eric Shafer and Thales Leites. In his most notable victory, Guida submitted UFC veteran Marvin Eastman with a guillotine choke.

The undercard features several fights with up and coming prospects from South Florida. The current fight card features .Josh Mercado vs. Abraham Estacio, Mike Benken vs. Jim Chaikong, .Pat Williams vs. Shaughn Koukos, Dalton Hicks vs. John Chavez, .Edir Terry vs. Scott Mukaddam, TBA vs. Steve Montgomery, Jerry Blackman vs. Ruben Millhausen, Denis Hernandez vs. Stephen Janetis, .Bounmy Somchay vs. Randy Barosso and Danceton Holcomb vs Eric Swiger. .

“This is the biggest card in South Florida since Shamrock-Ortiz at the Hard Rock,” said promoter Jeff Gibson. “It is an honor to be working together with my great friend, the legendary Howard Davis Jr. We have a huge twelve-fight card lined up featuring several up and coming fighters from the area and I promise you do not want to miss this one. ”

For ticket and info visit
www.fighttimepromotions.com or call 561-629-6212. Club Cinema is located at 3251 N. Federal. Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL.