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Jeff MonsonHW
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Jeff Monson

"The Snowman"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 55American Top Team
61
Wins
26
Losses
2
Draws
67%
Finish Rate
5
KO / TKO
36
Submissions
1997
Pro Debut

Biography

Jeffrey William Monson is an American-born Russian mixed martial artist, boxer, and submission grappler who competes primarily in the heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 1997, he has competed for the UFC, Strikeforce, DREAM, PRIDE, M-1 Global, Impact FC, World Victory Road, and Cage Warriors. In submission wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Monson is a two-time ADCC World Champion and a no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion. Outside of fighting, Monson is known for his anarcho-communist political views. In 2018, Monson was elected to the city Duma of Krasnogorsk.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy30%
Takedown accuracy12%

0.97

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.87

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.06

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.66

avg

Submissions

0.13

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Sep. 22, 2000Born United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO5
Decision2
Submission36

Finish Rate

67%
41 of 61
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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W
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W
W
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W
D

Mixed Martial Arts89 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
DrawNikolai SavilovDrawR2Arta MMA: Battle For RyzanMar 25, 2017
WinRussiaAlex KardoH2HSubmission (north-south choke)R2Industrials Battle in BelgorodOct 22, 2016
LossRussiaIvan ShtyrkovH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Titov Boxing Promotion: Monson vs. ShtyrkovMay 6, 2016
WinUkraineAnton LotkovH2HSubmission (north-south choke)R1Fight Stars 2Mar 19, 2016
LossCameroonDonald Njatah NyaH2HKO (punch)R1Mix Fight CombatDec 25, 2015
WinUkraineKonstantin SkrelyaH2HSubmission (north-south choke)R1OFS: Octagon Fighting Sensation 6Nov 20, 2015
WinNikolay SavilovDQ (soccer kicks after bell)R1Shield-Peresvet 3Sep 26, 2015
LossZamirbek SyrgabaevDecision (unanimous)R3JFC: Jashkuch Fighting Championship Fight NightSep 19, 2015
WinRussiaDenis KomkinH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Fightspirit Championship 5Sep 6, 2015
LossRussiaEvgeny ErokhinH2HTKO (punches)R2FEFoFP: Mayor's CupJun 6, 2015
LossEvgeny EgemberdievDecision (unanimous)R3Alash Pride FC: Royal Plaza Vol. 5Apr 30, 2015
LossUnited StatesD.J. LindermanH2HTKO (punches)R5Fight Time 24: MMA KingsApr 3, 2015
WinUzbekistanAlexander StolyarovH2HSubmission (north-south choke)R3OFS: Octagon Fighting Sensation 3Feb 28, 2015
WinUkraineVladimir NepochatovH2HSubmission (north-south choke)R1Oplot Challenge 108Feb 21, 2015
WinRussiaIlya ShcheglovH2HSubmission (north-south choke)R2Eurasian Fighting Championship: Altay Great BattleNov 28, 2014
WinEvgeniy BykovSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Fight Alliance Promotions: Gladiator Fighting 2Nov 22, 2014
WinRussiaMikhail SheinH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Fight Stars: The Battle of the Sura 2Sep 21, 2014
LossRussiaDmitry TitkovH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Fight Stars: Saransk vs. PenzaSep 5, 2014
WinUnited StatesKevin BrooksH2HSubmission (north-south choke)R1Fight Time 20Aug 29, 2014
LossFranceChaban KaH2HTKO (punches)R1M-1 Challenge 47Apr 4, 2014
LossKazakhstanShakhmaral DzhepisovH2HKO (punches)R3Diamond FightMar 22, 2014
LossUnited StatesMike HayesH2HTKO (head kick and punches)R3CWC 9: Cage Warrior Combat 9Nov 2, 2013
LossJapanSatoshi IshiiH2HDecision (majority)R3M-1 Challenge 42Oct 20, 2013
WinRussiaDenis KomkinH2HDecision (split)R3Coliseum Fighting Championship: New HistorySep 16, 2013
LossRussiaAlexey OleynikH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Oplot Challenge 54Jun 20, 2013
LossRussiaMagomed MalikovH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2M-1 Challenge 40Jun 8, 2013
WinCroatiaDrazen ForgacH2HTKO (knee injury)R2Strength & Honor Championship 7Mar 9, 2013
WinSouth KoreaDong Gook KangH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Road FC 10: Monson vs. KangNov 24, 2012
WinUnited StatesAlexander EmelianenkoH2HSubmission (north-south choke)R2M-1 Challenge 35Nov 15, 2012
WinRussiaDenis KomkinH2HSubmission (north-south choke)R1M-1 Global: Fedor vs. RizzoJun 21, 2012
WinJim YorkDecision (unanimous)R3Cage Fighting Championships 21May 18, 2012
DrawFranceChaban KaH2HDrawR3100% Fight 11: ExplosionMay 11, 2012
WinRussiaAlexey OleynikH2HDecision (split)R3M-1 Challenge 31Mar 16, 2012
LossRussiaFedor EmelianenkoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3M-1 Global: Fedor vs. MonsonNov 20, 2011
WinEnglandPaul TaylorH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Sprawl n Brawl 8: Return of the CyborgOct 9, 2011
LossUnited StatesDaniel CormierH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: Overeem vs. WerdumJun 18, 2011
WinCroatiaMaro PerakH2HDecision (unanimous)R3SHC 4: Monson vs. PerakApr 30, 2011
WinUnited StatesTony LopezH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Fight Time 4: MMA Heavyweight ExplosionApr 1, 2011
WinCanadaLee MeinH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1CFM 1: Monson vs. MeinJan 7, 2011
WinRussiaSergey ShemetovH2HSubmission (americana)R1Israel FC: GenesisNov 9, 2010
WinUnited StatesTravis FultonH2HSubmission (kimura)R1Fight Time 2Oct 23, 2010
WinEnglandDave KeeleyH2HSubmission (north-south choke)R1KUMMA: Kings of the NorthSep 4, 2010
WinUnited StatesJason GuidaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Fight Time 1Aug 21, 2010
WinBrazilUbiratan Marinho LimaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Impact FC 1Jul 10, 2010
LossRussiaShamil AbdurakhimovH2HDecision (majority)R3ADFC: Battle of the ChampionsMay 14, 2010
LossUnited StatesTravis WiuffH2HDecision (split)R3CFX / XKL: Mayhem in MinneapolisApr 24, 2010
WinBrazilFrancisco NonatoH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1100% Fight: 100 Percent Fight 2Mar 13, 2010
WinUnited StatesJohn BrownH2HDecision (split)R35150 Combat League / XFL: New Year's RevolutionJan 16, 2010
LossBrazilPedro RizzoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bitetti Combat MMA 4Sep 12, 2009
WinUnited StatesJimmy AmbrizH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1TC 33: Bad IntentionsJul 11, 2009
WinRussiaSergei KharitonovH2HSubmission (north-south choke)R1Dream 8Apr 5, 2009
WinLithuaniaSergej MaslobojevH2HSubmission (north-south choke)R2CW 11: DecadeMar 29, 2009
WinUnited StatesRoy NelsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3SRP: March BadnessMar 21, 2009
WinUnited StatesRicco RodriguezH2HDecision (unanimous)R3MFA: There Will Be BloodDec 13, 2008
WinUnited StatesJimmy AmbrizH2HSubmission (north-south choke)R1Beatdown: 4 Bears CasinoOct 11, 2008
WinUnited StatesMark KerrH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Vengeance Fighting Championship 1Sep 27, 2008
LossUnited StatesJosh BarnettH2HDecision (split)R3World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 2May 18, 2008
WinHakim GouramDecision (unanimous)R3PFP: Ring of FireDec 9, 2007
LossBrazilPedro RizzoH2HTKO (punches)R3Art of War 3Sep 1, 2007
WinJapanKazuyuki FujitaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1PRIDE 34Apr 8, 2007
LossUnited StatesTim SylviaH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 65Nov 18, 2006
WinAustraliaAnthony PeroshH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 61Jul 8, 2006
WinBrazilMárcio CruzH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 59Apr 15, 2006
WinUnited StatesBranden Lee HinkleH2HTechnical Submission (north-south choke)R1UFC 57Feb 4, 2006
WinFranceMarc EmmanuelH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1CWFC: Strike Force 4Nov 26, 2005
WinUnited StatesDevin ColeH2HDecision (unanimous)R3XFC: Dome of Destruction 3Oct 15, 2005
WinUnited StatesJay WhiteH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1SF 12: BreakoutSep 16, 2005
WinRich WilsonH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Extreme Wars: X-1Jul 2, 2005
WinGeorgiaTengiz TedoradzeH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1CWFC: Ultimate ForceApr 30, 2005
WinUnited StatesJay WhiteH2HTKO (injury)R1Euphoria: USA vs. the WorldFeb 26, 2005
WinUnited StatesBrian StrombergH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1SF 8: JusticeJan 7, 2005
WinGeorgiaTengiz TedoradzeH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Cage Warriors 9: Xtreme XmasDec 18, 2004
WinUnited StatesPat StanoH2HTKO (knee to the body)R2Euphoria: Road to the TitlesOct 15, 2004
WinBrazilCarlos ClaytonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3AFC: Brazil 1Aug 28, 2004
WinUnited StatesDon RichardsH2HSubmission (north-south choke)R2IHC 7: The CrucibleJun 5, 2004
WinJoe NyeH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Mass Destruction 12Aug 16, 2003
WinUnited StatesMike DelaneyH2HSubmission (north-south choke)R1Absolute Fighting Championships 4Jul 19, 2003
LossUnited StatesForrest GriffinH2HDecision (unanimous)R4WEFC 1: Bring it OnJun 29, 2002
LossUnited StatesRicco RodriguezH2HTKO (punches)R3UFC 35Jan 11, 2002
WinUnited StatesRoman RoytbergH2HSubmission (north-south choke)R1AMC: Revenge of the WarriorsJul 21, 2001
LossUnited StatesChuck LiddellH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 29Dec 16, 2000
WinUnited StatesTim LajcikH2HDecision (unanimous)R2UFC 27Sep 22, 2000
WinUnited StatesBob GilstrapH2HDecision (unanimous)R3AMC: Return of the Gladiators 1Jul 29, 2000
LossUnited StatesDavid DoddH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Extreme Challenge 23Apr 2, 1999
WinUnited StatesRoger NeffH2HDecisionR3Ultimate Ring ChallengeMar 1, 1999
LossUnited StatesTommy SauerH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Extreme Challenge 20Aug 22, 1998
WinUnited StatesJohn RenfroeH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1Ultimate Warrior ChallengeAug 2, 1998
WinCy CrossH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFCF: Night of ChampionsMar 14, 1998
WinLuther NorbergH2HDecision (unanimous)R1UFCF: GladiatorsNov 21, 1997

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.