http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/players/jeff_monson/58707 Recent articles about Jeff Monson en-us The South Korea-based ROAD Fighting Championship held its 10th event this past Saturday, November 24th. Titled ‘In Busan & Young Guns 6′, the event took place at the BEXCO Auditorium situated in Busan, South Korea. In an otherwise competitive fight card, there were a mixture of finishes with an even share submissions and knock-outs from the 6 bouts that took place. A new promotional Middleweight Champion was crown in Eun Soo Lee in the night’s featured attraction. Lee ensured it was good night irene for his opponent, forcing the referee to intervene following a vicious right hand and a flurry of punches. The South-Korean is now 2-2 under the ROAD FC banner. In the co-Main event, former UFC veteran Jeff Monson made his highly anticipated promotional debut and managed to extend his unbeaten streak of fights to 6. In what was a grueling contest between Monson and his opponent, Dong **** Kang, it was the former who did just enough to get the judges’ nod, and seal the 48th win of his... Sun, 25 Nov 2012 01:27:28 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/road_fc_010_results_jeff_monson_gets_48th_career_win/12288280 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/road_fc_010_results_jeff_monson_gets_48th_career_win/12288280 ROAD FC 010 Results: Jeff Monson gets 48th career win http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/road_fc_010_results_jeff_monson_gets_48th_career_win/12288280 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png ROAD Fighting Championship, an MMA promotion that’s based in South Korea, recently announced the signing of former UFC veteran and 1-time title challenger, Jeff ‘The Snowman’ Monson. The promotion also booked the 41-year-old on a fight card slated for ROAD FC 010, an event that’s set to go down on November 24th in Busan, South Korea. The match-up was first announced by MMA-In-Asia.com. Monson needs no introductions, of course, having competed at the highest level of MMA for various organizations over the years. The American Top-Team native carried a  4-3 record in his stint with the UFC, and is now on a 2-fight win streak holding wins over Jim York and Denis Komkin. Monson is set to be welcomed to the promotion by Kang Dongguk, a renowned grappler in his own right. Kang’s MMA experience, however, is unheard of, but the South Korean insists he’s interested in it and has been training for almost a decade. Keep it locked to MMASucka.com for more details and updates with regards to ROAD... Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:22:01 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/jeff_monson_signs_with_road_fighting_championship_faces_kang_dongguk_at_road_fc_010/12024265 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/jeff_monson_signs_with_road_fighting_championship_faces_kang_dongguk_at_road_fc_010/12024265 Jeff Monson signs with ROAD Fighting Championship, faces Kang Dongguk at ROAD FC 010 http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/jeff_monson_signs_with_road_fighting_championship_faces_kang_dongguk_at_road_fc_010/12024265 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Jeff Monson will return to the M-1 ring on March 16 for M-1 Challenge 31, where he will tap gloves with Alexey Oleinik in a grappler-vs-grappler standoff. Monson, an ADCC champion, visited Russia back in November of 2011 when he lost to fighting legend Fedor Emelianenko. His opponent, Alexey Oleinik, is a regular on the Russian 'mixfight' circuit. He has fought in several M-1 events, won a KSW 8- Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:51:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/jeff_monson_vs_alexey_oleinik_announced_for_m_1_challenge_31/9757843 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/jeff_monson_vs_alexey_oleinik_announced_for_m_1_challenge_31/9757843 Jeff Monson vs. Alexey Oleinik Announced for M-1 Challenge 31 http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/jeff_monson_vs_alexey_oleinik_announced_for_m_1_challenge_31/9757843 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/9/c92a7f14172e43281878f5c4aa1ad4b525a48e7a/mini/b5.jpg On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman once again speaks with American Top Team mixed martial arts fighter and two-time ADCC world champion Jeff Monson.On Sunday, November 20, Jeff Monson fought MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko in the main event of an M-1 Global mixed martial arts card at the Olympic Arena in Moscow, Russia. Fedor dominated the fight, winning a three-round unanimous decision. Afterwards, Jeff required some medical attention, especially from injuries caused by the numerous kicks and punches landed by Fedor.We spoke with Jeff Monson by phone Wednesday night about what really happened on this trip to Russia. He said that despite the loss in the fight, he was treated "great", including by Fedor, who actually apologized to him after the fight, although he had done nothing outside the rules. We discussed his recovery from these injuries, what happened in the fight, why there was almost no action on the ground, the enormous support he received from th... Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:21:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/no_holds_barred_jeff_monson/8476057 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/no_holds_barred_jeff_monson/8476057 No Holds Barred: Jeff Monson http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/no_holds_barred_jeff_monson/8476057 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/9/c92a7f14172e43281878f5c4aa1ad4b525a48e7a/mini/b5.jpg A beaten down Jeff Monson breaking his leg in the Fedor fight. Failed game plans, fighting the home country boy and getting better. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:28:02 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/jeff_monson_on_broken_leg_courtesy_of_fedor_video/8281006 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/jeff_monson_on_broken_leg_courtesy_of_fedor_video/8281006 Jeff Monson On Broken Leg Courtesy Of Fedor (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/jeff_monson_on_broken_leg_courtesy_of_fedor_video/8281006 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/9/c92a7f14172e43281878f5c4aa1ad4b525a48e7a/mini/b5.jpg Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:07:59 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/jeff_monson_talks_fedor_fight_has_broken_leg/8274919 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/jeff_monson_talks_fedor_fight_has_broken_leg/8274919 Jeff Monson Talks Fedor Fight, Has Broken Leg http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/jeff_monson_talks_fedor_fight_has_broken_leg/8274919 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/9/c92a7f14172e43281878f5c4aa1ad4b525a48e7a/mini/b5.jpg Jeff Monson Says Fedor Broke His Leg And Caused A Ruptured Tendon. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:06:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/jeff_monson_says_fedor_broke_his_leg_and_caused_a_ruptured_tendon/8250172 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/jeff_monson_says_fedor_broke_his_leg_and_caused_a_ruptured_tendon/8250172 Jeff Monson Says Fedor Broke His Leg And Caused A Ruptured Tendon http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/jeff_monson_says_fedor_broke_his_leg_and_caused_a_ruptured_tendon/8250172 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/9/c92a7f14172e43281878f5c4aa1ad4b525a48e7a/mini/b5.jpg M-1 Post Fight Interview – Fedor Talks Jeff Monson Bout In Moscow. Vid thanks to Sherdog. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:37:27 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/m_1_post_fight_interview_8211_fedor_talks_jeff_monson_bout_in_moscow/8233609 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/m_1_post_fight_interview_8211_fedor_talks_jeff_monson_bout_in_moscow/8233609 M-1 Post Fight Interview – Fedor Talks Jeff Monson Bout In Moscow http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/m_1_post_fight_interview_8211_fedor_talks_jeff_monson_bout_in_moscow/8233609 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/9/c92a7f14172e43281878f5c4aa1ad4b525a48e7a/mini/b5.jpg Breakfast with Fedor, anyone? While the entire mixed martial arts world was still buzzing over the spectacular show Dan Henderson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua put at UFC 139 on Saturday, Fedor Emelianenko made his anticipated return to action halfway across the globe against Jeff Monson on Sunday morning. To the surprise of nearly nobody, Emelianenko was able to snap his three-fight losing skid against his strategically picked opponent. Although Emelianenko didn’t post a devastating finish over Monson, he did drop “The Snowman” on multiple occasions, including three separate times in the middle stanza with single strikes. However, unlike with in his defeats in Strikeforce, Emelianenko wasn’t overzealous with his attack and didn’t follow his dazed foe to the canvas. At the end of the day, “The Last Emperor” utilized his significant reach advantage to win what turned out to be a kickboxing bout. Following the fight, Emelianenko’s longtime manager, Vadim Finkelstein, hinted that his meal ticke Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:03:08 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/m_1_global_fedor_vs_monson_results/8214826 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/m_1_global_fedor_vs_monson_results/8214826 “M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson” Results http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/m_1_global_fedor_vs_monson_results/8214826 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/9/c92a7f14172e43281878f5c4aa1ad4b525a48e7a/mini/b5.jpg While most MMA eyes are fixated on tonight’s UFC 139 event in San Jose, the official weigh-ins for “M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson” was taking place across the world in Moscow, Russia. Sunday’s pay-per-view broadcast features a heavyweight bout between Fedor Emelianenko (Pictured) and journeyman Jeff Monson. Emelianenko tipped the scales at 238.3 pounds, while Monson checked in at 238.1. Emelianenko weighed 223 pounds for his last fight against Dan Henderson four months ago. Don’t forget the curtain will be drawn on the show early tomorrow morning. The overseas event, which comes with a $29.95 price tag, airs live at 7:30AM ET/4:30AM PT. Here are the official results from today’s weight competition: Preliminary Card: Nikolai Kaushansky (151.9) vs. Alexander Vinogradov (150.8) Mikhail Malyutin (152.3) vs. Seydina Seck (155.4) Salim Davidov (205.5) vs. Sergey Kornev (204.6) Arsen Abdulkerimov (251.1) vs. Alexander Volkov (229.3) Jerome Bouisson (153.2) vs. Yuri Ivlev (153.7) Main Card: Albert Duraev Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:54:48 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/m_1_global_fedor_vs_monson_weigh_in_results/8198230 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/m_1_global_fedor_vs_monson_weigh_in_results/8198230 “M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson” Weigh-In Results http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/m_1_global_fedor_vs_monson_weigh_in_results/8198230 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/9/c92a7f14172e43281878f5c4aa1ad4b525a48e7a/mini/b5.jpg PPV showdown vs. Fedor Sunday morning Live from Russia   HOBOKEN, NJ (November 15, 2011) - As Jeff "The Snowman" Monson (43-12-0, 2 KOs, 27 Submissions) makes final preparations for Sunday mornings Pay-Per-View showdown in Moscow against Fedor "The Last Emperor" Emelianenko (31-4-0, 8 KOs, 16 Submissions), mixed-martial-arts fans around the world are probably wondering why the tattoo covered-Monson has pursued this particular match for more than five years.   Well, for starters, Monson definitely marches to the beat of a different drummer; he's far from a typical MMA fighter. Read more [...] Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:03:20 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/third_time_the_charm_for_jeff_monson/8190313 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/third_time_the_charm_for_jeff_monson/8190313 Third time the charm for Jeff Monson? http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/third_time_the_charm_for_jeff_monson/8190313 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/9/c92a7f14172e43281878f5c4aa1ad4b525a48e7a/mini/b5.jpg PPV showdown vs. Fedor Sunday morning Live from Russia  HOBOKEN, NJ (November 15, 2011) – As Jeff “The Snowman” Monson (43-12-0, 2 KOs, 27 Submissions) makes final preparations for Sunday mornings Pay-Per-View showdown in Moscow against Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (31-4-0, 8 KOs, 16 Submissions), mixed-martial-arts fans around the world are probably wondering why the tattoo covered-Monson has pursued this particular match for more than five years. Well, for starters, Monson definitely marches to the beat of a different drummer; he’s far from a typical MMA fighter. Jeff is an avowed anarchist who is a member of the Industrial Workers of the World (Wobblies). He also earned a Master’s Degree in psychology. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Monson was a Division I wrestler at Oregon State University, where he was a Pac-10 champion, as well as at the University of Illinois. He later competed on the Senior level in USA wrestling. Now fighting out of Miami, Florida, Jeff is a... Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:12:58 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/press_release_third_time_the_charm_for_jeff_monson/8184700 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/press_release_third_time_the_charm_for_jeff_monson/8184700 Press Release: Third time the charm for Jeff Monson? http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/press_release_third_time_the_charm_for_jeff_monson/8184700 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/9/c92a7f14172e43281878f5c4aa1ad4b525a48e7a/mini/b5.jpg Fedor Was looking sharp as he did pad work recently as he prepares for his M-1 Global bout vs Jeff Monson on November 19th. Fedor, once regarded as the number 1 pound for pound fighter int he world has suffered 3 straight defeats and desperately needs a win to save his fading legacy. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:10:17 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/fedor_looking_sharp_in_training_video/7939015 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/fedor_looking_sharp_in_training_video/7939015 Fedor Looking Sharp In Training Video http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/fedor_looking_sharp_in_training_video/7939015 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/b/db88e2947adf26e3a6e80da2fed53ee02b2addf9/mini/71.jpg The news surrounding Fedor Emelianenko’s return to mixed martial arts just keep getting better and better for Fedor’s fanboys. On Thursday, Integrated Sports Media announced it will distribute the “M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson” pay-per-view in North America for $29.95. “We’re excited to be bringing Fedor’s comeback to North American MMA fans,” Integrated Sports Media president Doug Jacobs said. “Everybody wants to know what the great Fedor has left and Monson, who is an extremely dangerous veteran, figures to up to the challenge of fighting Emelianko in his backyard.” The Olympic Stadium in Moscow, Russia will host the November 20th extravaganza. The show airs live at 7:30AM ET/4:30AM PT on iN Demand, DirecTV, DISH Network and Avail-TVN. Emelianenko owns an unmatched 31-4 (1 NC) record. Prior to his last three forgettable outings, the sport’s most decorated heavyweight was riding a 27-fight winning streak which span for nearly a decade. “I cannot wait to compete again,” Fedor stat Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:21:03 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/m_1_global_fedor_vs_monson_comes_with_30_pay_per_view_price_tag/7846042 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/m_1_global_fedor_vs_monson_comes_with_30_pay_per_view_price_tag/7846042 “M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson” Comes With $30 Pay-Per-View Price Tag http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/m_1_global_fedor_vs_monson_comes_with_30_pay_per_view_price_tag/7846042 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/b/db88e2947adf26e3a6e80da2fed53ee02b2addf9/mini/71.jpg On this audio edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with American Top Team mixed martial arts fighter and two-time ADCC world champion Jeff Monson.On Sunday, November 20, Jeff Monson will be fighting Fedor Emelianenko in the main event of an M-1 Global mixed martial arts card at the Olympic Hall in Moscow, Russia. While Fedor had a ten-year winning streak and is regarded as the best heavyweight MMA fighter of all time, he has lost his last three fights. The stage is thus set for this showdown between these two veteran fighters on Fedor's home turf.We spoke with Jeff Monson Wednesday night by phone about his approach to taking on this legend. We discussed the relative strengths of each fighter, who has the edge in grappling and striking, and what his basic game plan may be.Jeff is also keeping a very busy schedule, as this will be his sixth MMA fight this year in addition to his competing in numerous grappling events. He also is traveling around the world conducti... Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:17:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/no_holds_barred_jeff_monson_on_fighting_fedor_occupy_wall_street_and_more/7837429 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/no_holds_barred_jeff_monson_on_fighting_fedor_occupy_wall_street_and_more/7837429 No Holds Barred: Jeff Monson on Fighting Fedor, Occupy Wall Street, and More http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/no_holds_barred_jeff_monson_on_fighting_fedor_occupy_wall_street_and_more/7837429 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/b/db88e2947adf26e3a6e80da2fed53ee02b2addf9/mini/71.jpg