Jeff Monson
Jeff Monson is a mixed martial artist and politician who was born in the United States in 1971. He gained fame in the MMA world before renouncing his American citizenship in favor of Russian citizenship in 2018. Monson has openly supported pro-Kremlin separatists in Ukraine and became a deputy in the regional parliament of Bashkortostan in 2023. Known for his controversial views, he has been vocal about his support for Russia's military actions and has expressed no regret over his decision to give up his American nationality. Monson is set to compete in a high-profile MMA match against Ion Șoltoianu in Chișinău on November 29, 2023, an event that highlights his continued prominence in the sports and political arena.
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Jeff Monson is a mixed martial arts fighter who has become a deputy in Bashkortostan.
FEA, condusă de Dorin Damir, comentează lupta dintre deputatul rus pro-război și Ion Șoltoianu – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-10-31
Jeff Monson, a mixed martial arts fighter, renounced his American citizenship in favor of Russian citizenship and became a deputy in Bashkortostan in 2023.
Un deputat rus, susținător al războiului din Ucraina, va lupta la Chișinău. Adversarul acestuia în ringul FEA – Ion Șoltoianu – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2025-10-31