It was a legendary fight in every respect. Two superstars from the world of mixed martial arts fought in one of the grandest and most epic tournaments to be held in Russia. This event caused an incredible stir in 2011 and after 10 years it still excites MMA fans.
At that time, Fedor Emelianenko, after three defeats in a row at Strikeforce tournaments, was planning to end his legendary career.And the duel, which could be the last for the Last Emperor, thanks to the efforts of M-1 Global, was held in Moscow. Spectators filled the stands of the Olympic sports complex to the eyeballs in order to see the historical event with their own eyes and to do their best to support the legendary Russian champion, because then it was only the second fight for Fedor in Russia, and the first - in the capital.
The rival of Fedor was the colorful and deserved American athlete Jeff Monson, nicknamed the Snowman. Now everyone knows him as a Russian politician, public figure and fighter who, in his declining years, traveled all over our country, speaking in a variety of promotions. And in 2011, it was a formidable fighting machine, with two ADCC titles and 42 wins in 54 professional MMA arena fights, including the Pride ring and the UFC Octagon.