Friday in Moscow, Vyacheslav Datsik beat Jeff Monson, who obtained Russian citizenship in 2015, is now a deputy of the Council of Krasnogorsk, whose family lives in Ufa.
Yes, only a person from another planet believed in Monson’s victory. However, we also didn’t see the blows expected by many – Monson lasted all three rounds, each of which consisted of two minutes, and even took a segment. Apparently, it was the starting period of two minutes, when the snowman deftly acted on the ground. The rest of the time, Datsik’s advantage was clear. So why didn’t we see the beatings?
There are two very logical reasons. First of all, Monson is to be praised. He is 51 years old (!), but he behaved with dignity. Let’s not forget the rich experience of the former American. Monson has 60 wins (41 by stoppage), 26 losses (13 by stoppage) and one draw in MMA. The duel with Datsik should not enter the official statistics because of its format.
Second, we can recall Datsik’s promises not to beat his opponent. Red Tarzan kept his word. His victory was beyond doubt, but it all happened somehow casually and without a spark. Other fights on the main map looked much more spectacular. As for the fight between Datsik and Monson, it is worth noting the brilliant exits of the fighters – the snowman came out for Soviet motives, and the red Tarzan lived up to his nickname here too.
You can also remember the opening seconds of rounds one and three, when Datsik flipped after the gong. Maybe everything.
After the fight, no one looked upset. Monson willingly communicated in parallel with fans and the media.
– Jeff, is this your last fight of your career?
– Not. I can fight a little more. We will talk about the fight in October. And then I will end my career, promised to my family.
At that time, fans tried to break through with Monson with the words, “Jeff, we’re from Ufa.” And the “Russian muzhik” (as Monson calls himself in Russian) walked up to them with a smile to shake their hands.
There were many more media representatives to communicate with Datsik. And the conversation about the duel with Monson went in a funny way, inherent in Red Tarzan.
Did you sense the danger?
– For the danger of time for the fight was not enough – 20 seconds. Jeff did nothing. I steered clear of his north-south signature. We know what he can do that is dangerous. We have prepared for this.
– How to beat the deputy?
– As per usual. He’s not the first deputy. I hope it’s not the last.
– Now there may be a wave that this is a staged fight.
Jeff is a good and respected fighter. I have no aggression towards him. We went out and argued. I remembered my signature tricks – fighting with a kettlebell, flips. Like even hit, but not in the jaw. And what about punching a deputy in the face – he still has to speak. Maybe.
– We saw Vyacheslav Datsik not at maximum speed?
– I remembered the fight, but I did not turn on all the nonsense. Why kill a respected person? I love it. It comes out under the anthem of the USSR. Honor and respect.
– Did you like to compete under the rules of MMA?
– Cool, but I like to cut myself in the rack, and wrestling is not mine. Now I have to wash myself.
As soon as a question was asked about a possible boxing match with Dmitry Kudryashov (they should have one last match in the Pravda League Grand Prix), Datsik began to back down. And after a few questions about Alexander Emelianenko, the winner of Friday’s fight left the press wall.
– What serious fights do you have in front of you?
– That’s it for my managers.
– Will you fight with Dmitry Kudryashov according to the rules of boxing?
– If the managers will be a good offer.
– And what about the Pravda Grand Prix deal?
It’s for my managers. He did not sign a two-fight contract.
– Are you sure that the fight under the rules of boxing with Alexander Emelianenko will take place on September 24?
He seems to be getting ready. Giryu shoots.
– Alexander Emelianenko is also a respected person for you, like Jeff Monson, you won’t kill him either?
– With Sasha everything will be different.
The next fight in Datsik is against Alexander Emelianenko, who last fought against Monson. In February, Emelianenko Jr. also beat the deputy of the Krasnogorsk Council by unanimous decision of the judges. And then everyone was also waiting for the beating of Monson, but it was not there – the snowman again imposed a worthy resistance. In general, Datsik and Emelianenko were tested by a 51-year-old “Russian peasant” before the face-to-face meeting. Both won.
Source : MatchTV
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