Jeff Monson, Aleks Emelianenko notch wins at M-1 event in Russia
Two of MMA’s handful of well-known heavyweights who don’t call the UFC home both saw action on the same card over the weekend with each earning a victory in their respective rumbles. Headlining M-1 Challenge 31, Aleksander Emelianenko wowed his fellow Russians with a second round knockout of Tadas Rimkevicius, snapping a three-fight winning streak for “The Lithuanian Bear” and running his own... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko tops Jeff Monson in Moscow
Former highly-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko finally got back to winning fights, earning a decision over former UFC title-contender Jeff Monson at M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson from Moscow, Russia. The show was broadcast live in the U.S. early Sunday morning. “The Last Emperor” had lost his previous three fights while competing in Strikeforce, falling to Dan Henderson, Antonio Silva, and Fabricio... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko returns November 12 against Jeff Monson
In the first nine years of his career Fedor Emelianenko racked up 31 wins and emerged as the man many felt was the best heavyweight to have ever graced the sport. In the last two years, Emelianenko hasn’t had his hand raised a single time while tripling his total number of losses over the period and is now viewed as a shell of his former self, even a fraud. “The Last Emperor” will attempt to... [Read More...]
Jeff Monson fills vacant spot opposite Dan Cormier at “Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum”
It looks like Dan Cormier will have a chance to shine on June 18 after all when Strikeforce stops in the Lone Star State. Originally booked to face fellow undefeated heavyweight prospect Shane Del Rosario in Dallas at “Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum”, the former Olympic wrestler was recently left without an opponent when Del Rosario was forced to withdraw from the event due to injuries sustained... [Read More...]
Jeff Monson: “This is how I am and that’s the way it is.”
When talking about the top heavyweights in MMA it seems one man is often overlooked in the discussion though not for lack of accomplishment on his part. He is a former title-contender in the UFC who has gone 17-5 since parting ways with the organization in late 2006 including victories over a Strikeforce World Grand Prix semi-finalist and Ultimate Fighter winner during the span. He’s also only been... [Read More...]
Jeff Monson takes on Tony Lopez in April at Fight Time event
When fans think of heavyweight Jeff Monson it’s likely they associate him with either his inked-up appearance or a 2006 run in the UFC ultimately culminating in a failed, forgettable title-shot against Tim Sylvia. However, since his stint in the Octagon Monson has gone 17-5 in various promotions including victories over a number of respectable opponents like Sergei Kharitonov, Ricco Rodriguez, and... [Read More...]
Favorites fall, find success in Israel at “IFC – Genesis”
Rarely, if ever, has a notable Mixed Martial Arts event taken place in as historic a locale as was the case Thursday night in Tel Aviv at “IFC – Genesis”. The card was peppered with names with previous UFC/PRIDE experience, as well as a few rising Israeli competitors, and featured numerous outcomes making the show one fans won’t soon forget. The evening will be a particularly memorable one... [Read More...]
Jeff Monson Pleads Guilty
Jeff Monson, the hulking highly rated heavyweight known to his fans as “The Snowman”, has pled guilty to malicious mischief for spray-painting an anarchist symbol on the Washington State Capital in 2008 according to a recent report from the Associated Press. The warrant for his arrest wasn’t issued until January 14, 2009 after pictures of Monson committing the crime surfaced in ESPN... [Read More...]
Jeff Monson: ‘I’m the guy to beat Fedor’
Jeff Monson makes no bones about it; He wants Fedor, and he doesn’t care how short of a notice he has to take the fight to accomplish his dream. Monson was a Division I wrestler out of Oregon State and a Pac-1o champion out of the University of Illinois. Known as one of the best heavyweight grapplers in the business, the hulking 5’9″, 245 pound brawler is a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu,... [Read More...]
Former UFC heavyweight contender Jeff Monson charged with a felony
Former UFC heavyweight title competitor Jeff Monson has been charged with first degree malicious mischief in Washington for allegedly spray painting an anarchy symbol on the state capitol building. The action was caught on photograph in an article from ESPN the Magazine. The report comes courtesy of the The Olympian newspaper. First degree malicious mischief is a Class B felony with a maximum sentence... [Read More...]
Report: Jeff Monson discussing possible return to UFC
Jeff Monson earned a unanimous decision victory over former UFC heavyweight champion Ricco Rodriguez during this past Saturday’s Mixed Fighting Alliance event in Miami at the American Airlines Arena and in doing so, potentially moved one step closer to a UFC return. The possibility of Monson coming back to compete in the Octagon was first reported by Ryan Hockensmith during last week’s... [Read More...]
