“Russian fighters, especially representatives of the new generation, certainly have strength and motivation. Each of them is unique, but I have repeatedly emphasized: the future of UFC champions and “Bellator belongs to Russia,” Monson said in an interview with a Sport24 journalist.
Jeff Monson acquired Russian citizenship in 2018 and decided to give up his American passport in May 2023.
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Source: Sport

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