Former mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Jeff Monson talked about going through the process of relinquishing his American citizenship.
“I have handed over all the documents. Now I am waiting for a response from the US Embassy in Istanbul regarding the meeting time to go and return the passport. He will never return to the USA,” Monson said. “Sport Express”.
Recall that the legendary MMA fighter became a citizen of Russia in 2018.
In March 2018, Monson became the owner of the United Russia party card, and in September of the same year he was elected to the Krasnogorsk city district.
The 52-year-old athlete renounced his US citizenship in February 2023.
Fedor Emelianenko, President of the Russian Mixed Martial Arts Association (MMA) criticized hosting pop-MMA tournaments.
On February 5, Fedor Emelianenko lost to American Ryan Bader in his final fight. The fight, which took place within the scope of the Bellator 290 tournament, ended with the defeat of the Russians in the first round. The referee stopped the meeting at the third minute.