Best fights of Jeff Monson
Over 19 years as a professional, Jeff Monson has compiled a 61-26-2 (41) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jeff Monson defeats Ricco Rodriguez in their 2nd fight
On December 13, 2008 Jeff Monson faced Ricco Rodriguez in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Monson was 37 years old with a record of 27-8, and Rodriguez was 31 with a record of 34-9. Monson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Rodriguez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Monson won via unanimous decision.
2. Jeff Monson loses to Fedor Emelianenko via unanimous decision
On November 20, 2011 Jeff Monson faced Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight bout. Monson was 40 years old with a record of 43-12, and Emelianenko was 35 with a record of 31-4. Monson was coming off a win, while Emelianenko was on a 3-fight losing streak. Monson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Emelianenko.
3. Jeff Monson loses to Josh Barnett via split decision
On May 18, 2008 Jeff Monson faced Josh Barnett in a heavyweight bout. Monson was 37 years old with a record of 25-7, and Barnett was 30 with a record of 24-5. Both Monson and Barnett were coming off a win. Monson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Barnett.
4. Jeff Monson defeats Devin Cole
On October 15, 2005 Jeff Monson fought Devin Cole for the vacant XFC heavyweight title. Monson was 34 years old with a record of 18-5, and Cole was 29 with a record of 7-0. Monson was on a 11-fight winning streak and Cole was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Monson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Jeff Monson submits Sergei Kharitonov
On April 5, 2009 Jeff Monson faced Sergei Kharitonov in a heavyweight bout. Monson was 38 years old with a record of 30-8, and Kharitonov was 28 with a record of 17-4. Monson was on a 5-fight winning streak and Kharitonov was on a 3-fight winning streak. Monson submitted Sergei Kharitonov via north-south choke in the 1st round.
6. Jeff Monson submits Marc Emmanuel in 58 seconds
On November 26, 2005 Jeff Monson defended his Cage Warriors heavyweight title against Marc Emmanuel. Monson was 34 years old with a record of 19-5, and Emmanuel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Monson was on a 12-fight winning streak. Monson submitted Marc Emmanuel via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Jeff Monson submits Tengiz Tedoradze in their 2nd fight
On April 30, 2005 Jeff Monson defended his Cage Warriors heavyweight title against Tengiz Tedoradze. It was their second meeting. Monson was 34 years old with a record of 15-5, and Tedoradze was 0 with a record of 0-0. Monson was on a 8-fight winning streak. Monson submitted Tengiz Tedoradze via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Jeff Monson submits Tengiz Tedoradze
On December 18, 2004 Jeff Monson fought Tengiz Tedoradze for the vacant Cage Warriors heavyweight title. Monson was 33 years old with a record of 12-5, and Tedoradze was 0 with a record of 0-0. Monson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Monson submitted Tengiz Tedoradze via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
9. Jeff Monson loses to Tim Sylvia via unanimous decision
On November 18, 2006 Jeff Monson fought Tim Sylvia for the UFC heavyweight title. Monson was 35 years old with a record of 23-5, and Sylvia was 30 with a record of 22-2. Monson was on a 16-fight winning streak and Sylvia was on a 5-fight winning streak. Monson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Sylvia.
10. Jeff Monson submits Kazuyuki Fujita
On April 8, 2007 Jeff Monson faced Kazuyuki Fujita in a heavyweight bout. Monson was 36 years old with a record of 23-6, and Fujita was 36 with a record of 14-5. Monson was coming off a loss, while Fujita was coming off a win. Monson submitted Kazuyuki Fujita via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.