Part II of this “Most Interesting Man in MMA” series delved into the fascinating tales of Jeff Monson’s journey in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). But unbeknownst to Monson, his first foray into Russia to battle Fedor Emelianenko would forge a relationship that could be much more influential than anything he had done before.
Fighting Emelianenko was something Monson dreamed about for years. The Russian star has long been viewed as the greatest heavyweight fighter in MMA history. Emelianenko hadn’t fought in his homeland in over a decade.