Jeff monson biography

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Jeff Monson

American-born Russian mixed martial arts fighter (born 1971)

Jeff Monson
Incumbent
Assumed office September 10, 2023
In office September 9, 2018 – September 10, 2023
Incumbent
Assumed office June 2016
Born	Jeffrey William Monson[1] (1971-01-18) January 18, 1971 (age 54) Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Nationality	Russian (2018–present)[2] LPR (2016–2022)[3] Abkhazian (honorary)[4] American (until 2023)[5]
Political party	Communist Party of the Russian Federation (since 2016)
Other political affiliations	United Russia (as member of the State Assembly of the Republic of Bashkortostan)
Martial arts career
Other names	The Snowman
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	238 lb (108 kg; 17 st 0 lb)
Division	Heavyweight (1997–2000, 2001–present) Light Heavyweight (2000)
Reach	71 in (180 cm)
Style	Submission wrestling
Fighting out of
Team	American Top Team
Rank	Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ricardo Libório
Wrestling	NCAADivision IWrestling
Years active	1997–2021
Total	4
Wins	2
By knockout	2
Losses	1
Draws	1 • Jeffrey Monson, American-born Russian MMA fighter, converts to Islam Russian mixed martial artist, boxer, and submission grappler, Jeffrey William Monson, has announced his conversion to Islam. In a widely circulated video clip on 20 June, the 53-year-old athlete recited the Shahadah, the Islamic declaration of faith, with the guidance of a scholar at an Islamic centre in Moscow. "I embraced Islam to be with my brothers and sisters in these difficult times in Palestine," said Monson, who could not hold back his tears. "This journey has been one of profound transformation," Monson said during a press conference after the event. "Over the years, I have sought meaning and purpose in my life, and I found that Islam resonates with my values and beliefs. It provides me with a sense of peace and fulfilment that I have been searching for." Monson emphasised that his decision to embrace Islam came after extensive introspection and exploration of various religious philosophies. "I deliberately adopt Islam. I want to stand shoulder to shoulder with my brothers during this complicated time. I have been thinking about it a lot, but this is a decisive step," he affirmed. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Monson is renowned for his achievements in ji