Jeff Monson Held a Series of Workshops for Young Fighters in Donetsk

Legendary fighter Jeff Monson held a series of workshops for fighters from Donetsk. This is his 6th trip to Donbass. But sporting events weren't the only thing on his itinerary.

Legendary fighter Jeff Monson held a series of workshops for fighters from Donetsk. This is his 6th trip to Donbass. But sporting events weren't the only thing on his itinerary. Aleksandr Sladkov will tell you more.

In this gym in Donetsk, that smells of sweat of future champions, something amazing is happening, that's been anticipated since last summer. Jeff Monson himself came to visit. He gives interviews, spends time with the kids, and acts as a regular guy next door.

However, Jeff is a real star, an American fighter, a famous athlete. He received his Russian citizenship 2 years ago. This is Monson's 6th trip to Donbass. Regardless of his brutal profession, he's a very kind man. You can tell that his body's been through a lot — multiple fractures, joint abruptions. We're pretty close friends, and I know a lot about him, including his injuries. But he has a truly big heart and a really great soul.

Vitaliy "Counselor" Kishkinov, is Monson's friend, a "Night Wolves" bikers' club representative in Donbass. Jeff is not just an athlete, he has a degree in psychology. Whenever he has free time, he's always, like "Let's go somewhere", he always wants to be around people. He is a really social person. What psychology types do you see here most often? Any special behavior types on the streets? What are people's psychology like here? Here, people are in a survival mode. I can't even imagine everything these people have been through. They're still in constant survival mode. That's why they're into sports so much. They are looking for more ways to keep up the survival mode.

Recently Monson also received his LPR passport. Donbass and its issues are close to him. Yes, I have a lot of friends among the "Night Wolves," who fought in the war. Today we visited several villages, that suffered during the war. People here risk their lives and this is my way of helping, of supporting them. He's great with kids. He goes to public foster homes. He says he wants to share his entire experience. He wants to be useful, it's his legacy. You know, kids are kids, and caring for them is the most important thing. Kids need support. That's what we're doing here. Kids need to follow those who give them a good example. Monson held a workshop for the coaches, spent some time with the kids. This is his first time in Donetsk.3