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 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.