Bitetti Combat: Jeff Monson vs Pedro Rizzo in the works for Sept. 12

by Jesse Holland on Jul 16, 2009 3:04 PM EDT

A heavyweight battle between stocky grappling guru Jeff "The Snowman" Monson (30-8) and former WVC heavyweight champion Pedro Rizzo (16-9) is in the works for "Bitetti Combat" from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 12, according to Super Lutas.

The titanic tilt is actually a rematch from their September 2007 fight at "Art of War 3" from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Rizzo dropped Monson midway through the third with a series of punches for what has turned out to be his only victory in his last three fights.

The heavy-handed Brazilian is coming off two devastating back-to-back knockout losses. Josh Barnett stopped him at Affliction "Banned" in July of 2008 before he went stiff against Gilbert Yvel at "Ultimate Chaos" just last month.

It was only his third fight in as many years and he likely suffers from the gaps of inactivity. Hopefully the once-feared striker can get back to his winning ways against Monson this September.

The self-described anarchist has won seven of his last eight fights following the Rizzo loss.

After stealing a controversial unanimous decision victory against Roy "Big Country" Nelson at "March Badness," Monson made short work of Russian gladiator Sergei Kharitonov at DREAM 8, forcing the Russian to tap with a north-south choke early into round one.

"The Snowman" has momentum on his side, but you can never count Rizzo out so long as he continues to hit like a cement truck.

Bitetti Combat will feature a light heavyweight showdown between Marvin Eastman and Ricardo Arona. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Alex Stiebling are also expected to hook 'em up.

Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more on this developing card.

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Alex Stiebling i was wondering what happened to him, sounds like a decent show.

by roy on Jul 16, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions

yep

by McArthur on Jul 16, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I got an off topic question for you guys, do you think Gina will make weight? She looked pretty far off the other day at that work out! She’s always had problems making weight and it would be an embarrassment for womens mma (since she’s the face) if she failed to make weight!
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on another not, I got 1 spot open for the UFC 101 suite. if interested, email me kevjack115@yahoo.com

by kevin on Jul 16, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

imo it would be an embarressment to Gina since hardly anyone cares about womens MMA

by McArthur on Jul 16, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Im not too exited about Rizzo-Monson 2. There first fight wasnt the best fight ever. . .

by belfort_fan on Jul 16, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions

She said that she NEVER has problem making 140,and she’ll make 145 easily! ;)

by Alpha Male 360 on Jul 16, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions

If I remember correctly, it was the 140 lbs weight limit that she had a problem cutting down to. Since her fight with Cyborg is at 145, it should be no problem. Hopefully…

by Fugitive on Jul 16, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Gina will always make weight after enduring Shaws wondering eyes from behind a towel. Thats a life altering experience right there and all the motivation anyone would ever need to make the cut early.

by paniczoo on Jul 16, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Carano and Santos BOTH have had serious trouble making 135. 145 is a good weight class for both of them to make weight, but it takes them out of the wight range of any of their top challengers, like Tara LaRosa or Rxanne Modaferri or even Megumi.

I love women’s mma. Overall, the female fighters are more skilled and more technical.

by steppin_razor on Jul 17, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions

surprised Rizzo is even awake after that last drubbing he took…at least he won’t need to worry about Monson KOing him

by Jimes s on Jul 16, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions

lol rizzo just got rocked by yvel and monson is on a 7 or 8 fight winning streak but it is a good rematch lol

by ian on Jul 16, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions

What ever happened with all of Monson’s legal problems?

by prokstar on Jul 16, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions

i thought monson was goin to be coming back to the ufc? guess he doesnt wana be involved with anarchists

by bobby o'shea on Jul 16, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions

‘Hopefully the once-feared striker can get back to his winning ways against Monson this September.’
Never seen Mania take sides before, didn’t know you were such a Rizzo fan! Or maybe a Monson hater…is it because of the stupid ‘Snowman" nickname?
Intriguing bout, I’ll try to catch it online somewhere.

by theCloser on Jul 16, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions

Jesse loves all Brazilian men who go down easy.

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Including Cris Cyborg. And for the record I was just trying to be sympathetic towards Rizzo, who is likely finished at this stage of his career.

-JH

by MMAmania on Jul 16, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Ahahahaha, didn’t realize it was written by him. Should have known. Maybe Jesse can have the nickname ‘snowball’ in this bouts honor.

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You’re obsessed with me to the point of Gayness. Ask yourself why you must take shots at me in every post. It’s not my fault Arlovski is a can. Don’t shoot the messenger.

by theCloser on Jul 16, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions

jesse probably likes snowballing as well… if you dont know what that is, you dont want to!

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I see all the comedians are out today. I don’t mind the jabs, but can we step up the quality a bit? Where’s Jeremy Jackson at?

-JH

by brendan on Jul 16, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Jesse,why are you so sensible?Stop making fun at AA.Nobody are taking a shot a you for picking Bisping and Alves last weekend!

I think you meant sensitive but I’ll take sensible! Actually I’m not sensitive. That’s the Junkie and Bloody Elbow crew. If I was sensitive I would just delete all comments that poked fun at me — but as you can see I let them all through. I’m a good sport. And yes I got Bisping’d for those 100 picks.

-JH

by Alpha Male 360 on Jul 16, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions

oh come on, I didn’t even start it. And don’t flatter yourself, I hardly take shots at you in every post. And why did you capitalize Gayness? Weird. Plus weren’t you the one talking about Jardine’s nipples?

by theCloser on Jul 16, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions

And yes AA got smashed, after giving Fedor his best test, but you should have enough knowledge to understand his skill and realize he is not even close to being a can. But nice try at trying to irratate me as much as I seem to have irratated you for some reason.
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It’s all in good fun, right? You called me a snowballer and I called AA a can. We’re both exaggerating. That’s the whole point of joking around.

The only person who irritates me is Kevin when he types the word “COMMENTS” into the moderation field, like I’m sitting there not paying attention until I see him send that through and I snap to attention.

-JH

by theCloser on Jul 16, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions

AHAHAHAHAHAHAA! That was the hardest I’ve laughed in awhile! I’m surprised he doesn’t have your number and texts you first to pay special attention. But to joke around, take shots at me and not AA, he does not seem to be able to fight his own battles lately…I kid , I kid, he’ll be back.

by theCloser on Jul 17, 2009 4:18 AM EDT up reply actions

LMAO!!! Nice work boss!! Kevin can’t be the only one who irritates ya…c’mon now, who are your favs and who irritates you???

by McArthur on Jul 17, 2009 7:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Lashley should fight the winner if he chooses to stay out of the UFC.

by Drew on Jul 16, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

Here is where his sights should be set for the moment. I think a win against either fighter would be a step up for him, unless Monson ko’s Rizzo and Lashley then fights Rizzo that would not an accomplished victory for Lashley at this point in Rizzo career.

by Drew on Jul 16, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions