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Moscow-based MMA legend gives up US citizenship – media
Jeff Monson became a Russian citizen in 2018 and was elected to political office in Moscow Region
Feb 16, 2023 19:44
MMA veteran Jeff Monson reveals plans for political career in Russia
Distinguished MMA fighter, and new Russian citizen, Jeff Monson has revealed that he intends to join a municipal legislature, with future ambitions in the federal parliament.
Jun 9, 2018 11:19
Putin grants Russian citizenship to MMA legend Jeff Monson
President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian citizenship to Jeff ‘Snowman’ Monson, a distinguished MMA athlete known for his strong anti-capitalist stance and promotion of Soviet legacy.
May 29, 2018 10:05
Ex-UFC fighter Monson visits Ukraine conflict zone, blasts US for calling locals ‘terrorists’
Veteran MMA fighter Jeff Monson, who took up Russian citizenship last year, has visited war-torn eastern Ukraine to deliver a series of master-classes and make trips to local schools and orphanages.
Jun 28, 2016 16:13
Monson: It’s been my dream to join Communist Party (RT VIDEO EXCLUSIVE)
In an RT video exclusive, American MMA fighter Jeff Monson has elaborated on his desire to join the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) and his plans as a future member of the organization.
Apr 11, 2016 10:01
Ex-UFC fighter Jeff Monson comes out as fan of Russian Communist Party, wants to enlist (VIDEO)
Jeff Monson – the eccentric MMA fighter who resents being American and promotes socialist ideals – has released a video greeting in which he proclaims his desire to join the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF).
Apr 9, 2016 12:44
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