Jeff Monson "The Snowman"
Jeff Monson, known as "The Snowman", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Heavyweight division. Jeff Monson holds a professional record of 60-26-1, including 4-3-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 1 came by knockout or TKO, 1 by submission and 2 by decision. Jeff Monson stands 5'9", has a 74-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 55 years old. Jeff Monson is listed as Not Fighting.
Jeff Monson profile
| Division | Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 60-26-1 |
| UFC record | 4-3-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Not Fighting |
| Country | United States |
| Age | 55 |
| Date of birth | 1971-01-18 |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Reach | 74" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 231 lbs |
| Current streak | NC1 |
| Total octagon time | 1h 25m |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 1.36 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.24 |
| Striking accuracy | 38.8% |
| Striking defense | 58.7% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.18 |
| Strikes to the head | 60.3% |
| Strikes to the body | 29.3% |
| Strikes to the legs | 10.3% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.41 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 70% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.53 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 234.57 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 1 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 1 |
| UFC wins by decision | 2 |
Jeff Monson recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-29 | Draka MMA | Draka MMA - Governor's Cup 19 | Alexander Illiasov | no contest | No Contest |
| 2016-10-22 | Industrials | Industrials - Battle in Belgorod | Alex Kardo | win | Submission (North-South Choke) |
| 2016-05-06 | Titov Boxing Promotion | Titov Boxing Promotion - Monson vs. Shtyrkov | Ivan Shtyrkov | loss | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2016-03-19 | Fight Star 2 | Fight Star 2 - Battle of Heavyweights | Anton Lotkov | win | Submission (North-South Choke) |
| 2015-12-25 | MFC | MFC - Mix Fight Combat | Donald Njatah Nya | loss | TKO (Punches) |
| 2015-11-20 | OFS | OFS - Octagon Fighting Sensation 6 | Konstantin Skrelya | win | Submission (North-South Choke) |
| 2015-09-26 | Fight Club Promotion | Fight Club Promotion - Peresvet Shield Challenge 3 | Nikolay Savilov | win | DQ |
| 2015-09-19 | Jash-Kuch Fighting Championship | Jash-Kuch Fighting Championship - JFC 2015 Fight Night | Zamirbek Syrgabayev | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2015-09-06 | FSC | FSC - Fightspirit Championship 2 | Denis Komkin | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2015-06-06 | FEFoFP | FEFoFP - Mayor's Cup | Evgeny Erokhin | loss | TKO (Punches) |
| 2015-04-30 | Alash Pride | Alash Pride - Royal Plaza Volume 5 | Evgeniy Egemberdiev | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2015-04-03 | Fight Time 24 | Fight Time 24 - MMA Kings | D.J. Linderman | loss | TKO (Punches) |
| 2015-02-28 | OFS | OFS - Octagon Fighting Sensation 3 | Alexander Stolyarov | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2015-02-21 | OC | OC - Oplot Challenge 108 | Vladimir Nepochatov | win | Submission (North-South Choke) |
| 2014-11-28 | Eurasian Fighting Championship | Eurasian Fighting Championship - Altay Great Battle | Ilya Shcheglov | win | Submission (North-South Choke) |
| 2014-11-22 | Fight Alliance Promotions | Fight Alliance Promotions - Gladiator Fighting 2 | Evgeniy Bikov | win | Submission (North-South Choke) |
| 2014-09-21 | Fight Star | Fight Star - Battle on Sura 2 | Mikhail Shein | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2014-09-05 | Fight Star | Fight Star - Saransk vs. Penza | Dmitry Titkov | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2014-08-29 | Fight Time Promotions | Fight Time Promotions - Fight Time 20 | Kevin Brooks | win | Submission (North-South Choke) |
| 2014-04-04 | M-1 Global | M-1 Global - M-1 Challenge 47 | Chaban Ka | loss | TKO (Punches) |
| 2014-03-22 | IADF | IADF - International Association Diamond Fight | Shakhmaral Dzhepisov | loss | KO (Punches) |
| 2013-11-02 | CWC 9 | CWC 9 - Cage Warrior Combat 9 | Mike Hayes | loss | KO (Head Kick) |
| 2013-10-20 | M-1 Global | M-1 Global - M-1 Challenge 42 | Satoshi Ishii | loss | Decision (Majority) |
| 2013-06-20 | OC | OC - Oplot Challenge 67 | Alexey Oleynik | loss | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2013-06-08 | M-1 Global | M-1 Global - M-1 Challenge 40 | Magomed Malikov | loss | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
| 2013-03-09 | SHC 7 | SHC 7 - Joannes vs. Rodriguez | Drazen Forgac | win | TKO (Broken Arm) |
| 2012-11-24 | Road FC 10 | Road FC 10 - Monson vs. Kang | Dong Gook Kang | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2012-11-15 | M-1 Challenge 35 | M-1 Challenge 35 - Emelianenko vs. Monson | Aleksander Emelianenko | win | Submission (North-South Choke) |
| 2012-06-21 | M-1 Global | M-1 Global - Fedor vs. Rizzo | Denis Komkin | win | Submission (North-South Choke) |
| 2012-05-18 | CFC 21 | CFC 21 - Cage Fighting Championship 21 | Jim Yorke | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2012-05-11 | 100% Fight 11 | 100% Fight 11 - Explosion | Chaban Ka | draw | Draw |
| 2012-03-16 | M-1 Challenge 31 | M-1 Challenge 31 - Monson vs. Oleinik | Alexey Oleynik | win | Decision (Split) |
| 2011-11-20 | M-1 Global | M-1 Global - Fedor vs. Monson | Fedor Emelianenko | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2011-10-09 | Sprawl 'N Brawl | Sprawl 'N Brawl - Sprawl 'N Brawl | Paul Taylor | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2011-06-18 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Overeem vs. Werdum | Daniel Cormier | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2011-04-30 | SHC 4 | SHC 4 - Monson vs. Perak | Maro Perak | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2011-04-01 | Fight Time 4 | Fight Time 4 - MMA Heavyweight Explosion | Tony Lopez | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2011-01-07 | CFM 1 | CFM 1 - Monson vs. Mein | Lee Mein | win | Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
| 2010-11-09 | Israel Fighting Championship | Israel Fighting Championship - Genesis | Sergey Shemetov | win | Submission (Keylock) |
| 2010-10-23 | FTP | FTP - Fight Time 2 | Travis Fulton | win | Submission (Keylock) |
| 2010-09-04 | KnuckleUp MMA | KnuckleUp MMA - Kings of the North | Dave Keeley | win | Submission (North-South Choke) |
| 2010-08-21 | FTP | FTP - Fight Time 1 | Jason Guida | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2010-07-10 | Impact FC 1 | Impact FC 1 - The Uprising: Brisbane | Ubiratan Marinho Lima | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2010-05-14 | ADFC | ADFC - Battle of the Champions | Shamil Abdurakhimov | loss | Decision (Majority) |
| 2010-04-24 | CFX / XKL | CFX / XKL - Mayhem in Minneapolis | Travis Wiuff | loss | Decision (Split) |
| 2010-03-13 | 100% Fight | 100% Fight - 100 Percent Fight 2 | Francisco Nonato | win | Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
| 2010-01-16 | 5150 Combat League / Xtreme Fighting League | 5150 Combat League / Xtreme Fighting League - New Year's Revolution | John Brown | win | Decision (Split) |
| 2009-09-12 | BC | BC - Bitetti Combat 4 | Pedro Rizzo | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2009-07-11 | TC 33 | TC 33 - Total Combat 33 | Jimmy Ambriz | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2009-04-05 | Dream 8 | Dream 8 - Welterweight Grand Prix 2009 Opening Round | Sergei Kharitonov | win | Submission (North-South Choke) |
| 2009-03-29 | CW 11 | CW 11 - Decade | Sergei Maslobojev | win | Submission (North-South Choke) |
| 2009-03-21 | SRP | SRP - March Badness | Roy Nelson | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2008-12-13 | MFA | MFA - There Will Be Blood | Ricco Rodriguez | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2008-10-11 | EB | EB - Beatdown at 4 Bears 3 | Jimmy Ambriz | win | Submission (North-South Choke) |
| 2008-09-27 | VFC 1 | VFC 1 - Vengeance Fighting Championship 1 | Mark Kerr | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2008-05-18 | Sengoku | Sengoku - Second Battle | Josh Barnett | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2007-12-09 | PFP | PFP - Ring of Fire | Hakim Goram | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2007-09-01 | AOW | AOW - Art of War 3 | Pedro Rizzo | loss | TKO (Punches) |
| 2007-04-08 | Pride 34 | Pride 34 - Kamikaze | Kazuyuki Fujita | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2006-11-18 | UFC | UFC 65: Bad Intentions | Tim Sylvia | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2006-07-08 | UFC | UFC 61: Bitter Rivals | Anthony Perosh | win | Punches to Head In Clinch |
| 2006-04-15 | UFC | UFC 59: Reality Check | Marcio Cruz | win | Decision (Split) |
| 2006-02-04 | UFC | UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3 | Branden Lee Hinkle | win | North-South Choke Technical Submission |
| 2005-11-26 | CWFC | CWFC - Cage Warriors 17: Strike Force 4 | Marc Emmanuel | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2005-10-15 | XFC | XFC - Dome of Destruction 3 | Devin Cole | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2005-09-16 | SF 12 | SF 12 - Breakout | Jay White | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2005-07-02 | Extreme Wars | Extreme Wars - X-1 | Rich Wilson | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2005-04-30 | CWFC | CWFC - Cage Warriors 11: Ultimate Force | Tengiz Tedoradze | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2005-02-26 | Euphoria | Euphoria - USA vs. World | Jay White | win | TKO (Injury) |
| 2005-01-08 | SF 8 | SF 8 - Justice | Brian Stromberg | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2004-12-18 | CWFC 9 | CWFC 9 - Cage Warriors 9: Xtreme Xmas | Tengiz Tedoradze | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2004-10-15 | Euphoria | Euphoria - Road to the Titles | Pat Stano | win | TKO (Knee to the Body) |
| 2004-08-28 | AFC | AFC - Brazil 1 | Carlos Clayton | win | Decision |
| 2004-06-05 | IHC 7 | IHC 7 - The Crucible | Don Richards | win | Submission (North-South Choke) |
| 2003-08-16 | MD 12 | MD 12 - Mass Destruction 12 | Joe Nye | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2003-07-19 | AFC 4 | AFC 4 - Absolute Fighting Championships 4 | Mike Delaney | win | Submission (Choke) |
| 2002-06-29 | WEFC 1 | WEFC 1 - Bring It On | Forrest Griffin | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2002-01-11 | UFC | UFC 35: Throwdown | Ricco Rodriguez | loss | Punches to Head On Ground |
| 2001-07-21 | AMC | AMC - Revenge of the Warriors | Roman Roytberg | win | Submission (North-South Choke) |
| 2000-12-16 | UFC | UFC 29: Defense of the Belts | Chuck Liddell | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2000-09-22 | UFC | UFC 27: Ultimate Bad Boyz | Tim Lajcik | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2000-07-29 | AMC | AMC - Return of the Gladiators 1 | Bob Gilstrap | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 1999-04-02 | EC 23 | EC 23 - Extreme Challenge 23 | David Dodd | loss | Submission (Armbar) |
| 1999-03-01 | URC 1 | URC 1 - Ultimate Ring Challenge 1 | Roger Neff | win | Decision |
| 1998-08-22 | EC 20 | EC 20 - Extreme Challenge 20 | Tommy Sauer | loss | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 1998-08-02 | UWC 1 | UWC 1 - Ultimate Warrior Challenge 1 | John Renfroe | win | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 1998-03-14 | UFCF | UFCF - Night of Champions | Cy Cross | win | Submission (Choke) |
| 1997-11-21 | UFCF | UFCF - Gladiators | Luther Norberg | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
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