Dennis Siver

Dennis Siver
Born Dennis D. Siver
January 13, 1979
Omsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Nationality Russian
German
Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight (145 lb)
Lightweight (155 lb) Welterweight (170)
Reach 70.0 in (178 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Mannheim, Germany
Team Kiboju
Rank      Black belt in Taekwondo[2]
     Purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[3]
     Green belt in Judo[4]
Years active 2004-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 33
Wins 22
By knockout 5
By submission 9
By decision 8
Losses 10
By knockout 3
By submission 5
By decision 2
No contests 1
Other information
Website http://www.dennis-siver.com.[5]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Dennis D. Siver (born January 13, 1979) is a Russian-German mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of January 19, 2015, he is #13 in official UFC featherweight rankings.[6]

Background

Siver was born in Omsk, Russia to a family of Russian citizens of German descent. Siver began training in sambo and judo when he was 15 years old and at the age of 17, he moved to Germany where he continued his training with Taekwondo and kickboxing. Same year, he became the WAKO Amateur Kickboxing Champion of Germany.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Siver's mixed martial arts career began in small local shows in Russia and England, amongst other European countries. He fought most frequently for Cage Warriors in England, compiling a 3-1, most notably, one win coming against Jim Wallhead.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

After his win against Jim Wallhead at CWFC – Enter The Rough House, Siver was signed by UFC. His debut was against Jess Liaudin at UFC 70 in Manchester, England where he lost via submission (armbar), just 81 seconds into the first round.

Siver was able to bounce back though at UFC 75, again in England. He defeated Naoyuki Kotani via KO (punch) in the second round. This was followed up by a loss to undefeated Gray Maynard at UFC Fight Night 12, via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27).

Siver's final match of his first UFC stint was a loss to Melvin Guillard at UFC 86. This fight marked the first knockout loss of Siver's career, which came after just 36 seconds of the first round.

Siver was released by the UFC soon after, having compiled a 1–3 UFC record.

Post-UFC

Siver had his first post-UFC fight at Tempel: Mix Fight Gala VII against Chas Jacquier. Siver won the fight via submission (guillotine choke) at 4.21 of the first round

Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship

This win earned Siver a second shot in UFC. He faced off against Nate Mohr at UFC 93 in Dublin, Ireland. In the third round, Siver was able to TKO his opponent via a spinning back kick and punches. This victory was also awarded the Knockout of the Night award.

His second fight was against Dale Hartt at UFC 99, which was the first UFC event held in Siver's home country of Germany. Siver won the fight via submission (rear naked choke) after 3 minutes of the first round.

Siver then fought Paul Kelly at UFC 105 in Manchester, England and in the same fashion as his victory over Mohr, was able to TKO his opponent via spinning back kick and punches. Once again, the win earned Siver the Knockout of the Night.[7]

Siver fought Ross Pearson on March 31, 2010 at UFC Fight Night 21.[8] Siver lost the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27). However, the fight won Siver a Fight of the Night bonus.

Siver faced Spencer Fisher on June 19, 2010 at The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale.[9] Siver won the fight by unanimous decision despite suffering a cut from an accidental headbutt in the first round.

Siver defeated Andre Winner via first round arm-trap rear naked choke after dropping him with a counter punch at UFC 122, earning Submission of the Night honors.[10]

Siver faced George Sotiropoulos on February 27, 2011 at UFC 127.[11] Siver won the bout via unanimous decision, handing Sotiropoulos his first loss in the UFC. Siver showed excellent takedown defence throughout the fight and took Sotiropoulos apart on the feet, dropping him twice in the first round, to pull off the upset.

Siver defeated Matt Wiman on July 2, 2011 at UFC 132 in a very close contest, with all three judges scoring the fight 29-28 in Siver's favor. Siver stated at the post-fight press conference that while the decision was close, that he wouldn't go back and score the fight any differently.[12]

Siver was expected to face Sam Stout on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137.[13] However, it was announced on August 29 that Stout had withdrawn from the bout[14] and was replaced by Donald Cerrone.[15] Siver lost by submission in the first round.

Siver was briefly linked to a rematch with Ross Pearson on April 14, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva.[16] However, Siver instead faced Diego Nunes at the event, fighting as a featherweight for the first time in 28 career bouts.[17] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Siver was expected to face Eddie Yagin on September 1, 2012 at UFC 151.[18] However, after UFC 151 was cancelled, Siver/Yagin was rescheduled for December 8, 2012 at UFC on Fox 5.[19] It was then announced that Yagin had been forced out of the bout due to a sparring injury that landed him in the hospital with swelling around his brain, and was replaced by Nam Phan.[20] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Siver was expected to face Cub Swanson on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV: Barao vs. McDonald.[21] However, Siver was forced out of the bout, and was replaced by Dustin Poirier.[22]

The bout with Cub Swanson was rescheduled for July 6, 2013 at UFC 162.[23] After a back and forth first two rounds, Swanson defeated Siver via third round TKO. The performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.

Siver faced Manvel Gamburyan on December 28, 2013 at UFC 168.[24] He won the fight via unanimous decision. However Siver's initial urine sample came back with inconclusive results, which caused the NSAC to test an alternate sample.[25] On March 15, it was announced that Siver had failed his UFC 168 drug test following the testing of second sample came back positive for hCG. As a result Siver has been suspended by the NSAC and his win over Gamburyan was changed to "No Contest".[26]

Siver was expected to face Robert Whiteford on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 53.[27] However, Whiteford pulled out of the bout in mid-September and was replaced by promotional newcomer Taylor Lapilus.[28] There was some controversy over the replacement, and the SMMAF subsequently deemed Lapilus an unsuitable opponent, resulting in American Charles Rosa as the last-minute replacement.[29] Siver won the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision. The bout also earned Siver his fourth Fight of the Night bonus award.[30]

Siver faced Conor McGregor on January 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 59.[31] Siver lost the fight by TKO in the second round.

Siver is expected to face Tatsuya Kawajiri on June 20, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 69.[32]

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 22–10 (1) Conor McGregor TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver January 18, 2015 2 1:54 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 22–9 (1) Charles Rosa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story October 4, 2014 3 5:00 Stockholm, Sweden Fight of the Night.
style="background-color: #c5d2ea; text-align:center" |NC 21–9 (1) Manny Gamburyan NC (overturned by NSAC) UFC 168 December 28, 2013 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Originally won a unanimous decision; Overturned after Siver tested positive for hCG.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 21–9 Cub Swanson TKO (punches) UFC 162 July 6, 2013 3 2:24 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 21–8 Nam Phan Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz December 8, 2012 3 5:00 Seattle, Washington, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20–8 Diego Nunes Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva April 14, 2012 3 5:00 Stockholm, Sweden Featherweight debut.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 19–8 Donald Cerrone Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 137 October 29, 2011 1 2:22 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19–7 Matt Wiman Decision (unanimous) UFC 132 July 2, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–7 George Sotiropoulos Decision (unanimous) UFC 127 February 27, 2011 3 5:00 Sydney, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–7 Andre Winner Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 122 November 13, 2010 1 3:37 Oberhausen, Germany Submission of the Night.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–7 Spencer Fisher Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale June 19, 2010 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 15–7 Ross Pearson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi March 31, 2010 3 5:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Fight of the Night.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–6 Paul Kelly TKO (spinning back kick and punches) UFC 105 November 14, 2009 2 2:53 Manchester, England Knockout of the Night.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–6 Dale Hartt Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 99 June 13, 2009 1 3:23 Cologne, Germany
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–6 Nate Mohr TKO (spinning back kick and punches) UFC 93 January 17, 2009 3 3:27 Dublin, Ireland Knockout of the Night.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–6 Chas Jacquier Submission (guillotine choke) TFS: Mix Fight Gala VII October 25, 2008 1 4:21 Darmstadt, Germany
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 11–6 Melvin Guillard KO (punches) UFC 86 July 5, 2008 1 0:36 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 11–5 Gray Maynard Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Swick vs. Burkman January 23, 2008 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–4 Naoyuki Kotani KO (punch) UFC 75 September 8, 2007 2 2:04 London, England Lightweight debut.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–4 Jess Liaudin Submission (armbar) UFC 70 April 21, 2007 1 1:21 Manchester, England
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–3 Jim Wallhead Submission (armbar) CWFC: Enter The Rough House December 9, 2006 2 3:31 Nottingham, England
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–3 Said Khalilov Decision (split) WFC 2: Evolution September 30, 2006 3 5:00 Koper, Slovenia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–3 Paul Jenkins Submission (heel hook) WFC: Europe vs. Brazil May 20, 2006 2 3:42 Koper, Slovenia
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 7–3 Daniel Weichel Submission (rear-naked choke) TFS: Mix Fight Gala III May 6, 2006 1 N/A Darmstadt, Germany
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 7–2 Arni Isaksson Submission (armbar) CWFC: Enter the Wolfslair March 5, 2006 2 4:23 Liverpool, England CWFC Lightweight Tournament Final.[33]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–1 Adrian Degorski Submission (armbar) CWFC: Enter the Wolfslair March 5, 2006 2 1:59 Liverpool, England
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–1 Jonas Eriksson TKO (punches) CWFC: Enter the Wolfslair March 5, 2006 1 0:35 Liverpool, England
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5–1 Fabricio Nascimento Submission (kimura) EVT 5: Phoenix October 8, 2005 1 0:47 Stockholm, Sweden
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Maciej Luczak Submission (punches) OC: Masters Fight Night 2 March 26, 2005 2 N/A Oberhausen, Germany
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Dylan van Kooten Submission (choke) BFS: Mix Fight Gala 4 March 6, 2005 1 N/A Düsseldorf, Germany
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Kenneth Rosfort-Nees TKO (doctor stoppage) EVT 4: Gladiators September 26, 2004 1 5:00 Stockholm, Sweden
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Mohamed Omar Decision (unanimous) Kombat Komplett August 7, 2004 3 5:00 Trier, Germany
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Kordian Szukala Submission (punches) Outsider Cup 2 February 28, 2004 1 0:17 Lübbecke, Germany

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night McGregor vs. Siver". UFC.com. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  2. ↑ Fergus Ryan (January 17, 2015). "What are Dennis Siver's chances of beating Conor McGregor?". Independent.ie.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Dennis Siver - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  4. ↑ http://www.sportsjoe.ie/mma/countdown-to-boston-what-to-watch-out-for-when-conor-mcgregor-meets-dennis-siver/8183
  5. ↑ "Dennis Siver Home Page". dennis-siver.com. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
  6. ↑ UFC Fighter Rankings
  7. ↑ "Exlcusive: Paul Kelly v Dennis Siver at UFC 105". Fighters Only. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
  8. ↑ "Pearson faces Siver". fightersonly.co.uk. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
  9. ↑ "Spencer Fisher vs Dennis Siver signed for Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 11 Finale on June 19". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
  10. ↑ "Dennis Siver vs. Andre Winner Bout Planned for UFC 122". mmafighting.com. Archived from the original on 11 September 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-09.
  11. ↑ "George Sotiropoulos Gets His Wish, Faces Dennis Siver at UFC 127". MMAWeekly.com. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
  12. ↑ "UFC 132 Play-by-Play: Dennis Siver vs. Matt Wiman". MMAWeekly.com. Retrieved 2011-07-03.
  13. ↑ Conlan, Brendhan (July 16, 2011). "Sam Stout scrap with Dennis Siver in the works for UFC 137". fiveouncesofpain.com.
  14. ↑ Marrocco, Steven (August 29, 2011). "Sam Stout withdraws from UFC 137". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 29, 2011.
  15. ↑ Okamoto, Brett (August 29, 2011). "Donald Cerrone replaces Sam Stout". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 29, 2011.
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  17. ↑ "Diego Nunes vs. Dennis Siver added to UFC on FUEL TV 2". mmajunkie.com. January 24, 2012.
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  27. ↑ Staff (July 29, 2014). "Dennis Siver meets Robert Whiteford at UFC Fight Night 53 in Stockholm". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  28. ↑ Jason Floyd (September 24, 2014). "Taylor Lapilus replaces an injured Robert Whiteford, meets Dennis Siver at UFC Fight Night 53". themmareport.com. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  29. ↑ @YourMMA (September 29, 2014). "SMMAF Deem Lapilus Unsuitable, Siver Gets Replacement For Stockholm". YourMMA.tv. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  30. ↑ Geno Mrosko (2014-10-04). "UFC Fight Night 53 bonuses: Max Holloway knockout earns $50K". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2014-10-04.
  31. ↑ Staff (2014-10-24). "Conor McGregor vs. Dennis Siver official as UFC Fight Night 59 headliner". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
  32. ↑ LeeLi (2015-04-02). "Tatsuya Kawajiri meets Dennis Siver at UFC Fight Night 69 in Berlin, Germany". mma-in-asia.com. Retrieved 2015-04-02.
  33. ↑ http://www.mmaweekly.com/cage-warriors-to-feature-two-title-fights-2

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