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 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Jeff Monson submits Travis Fulton
On October 23, 2010 Jeff Monson faced Travis Fulton in a heavyweight bout. Monson was 39 years old with a record of 37-11, and Fulton was 33 with a record of 243-48-10. Monson was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Fulton was coming off a loss. Monson submitted Travis Fulton via kimura in the 1st round.
5. 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.
6. 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.