Dennis Siver

TRAINING: I jog in the mornings or train techniques. During the evening sessions, we spar, wrestle or grapple.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in 1994 with Tae Kwon Do, kickboxing and judo – first for self-defense and for fighting in tournaments. Later (2000) I stepped into the MMA arena and I fought nearly all of my MMA Fights for the OC Fight Team in European events like EVT, WFC, Cage Warriors… (thanks to my manager Bodo Elsbeck from Outsider-Club and to my trainer Nico Sulenta from Kiboju Mannheim)

What ranks and titles have you held? I was German Kickboxing Champion 1997 (Wako) and am currently ranked sixth in Europe. South German Freefight Champion 2003 und 2004 (FFA)

Do you have any heroes? Fedor Emelianenko

What is your favorite technique? Boxing combinations and shoulder throws.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This is really my biggest dream …thanks a lot to the UFC for this chance.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Car mechanical master (KFZ Meister in German)

• Won KO of the Night for wins over Mohr and Kelly, Submission of the Night for win over Winner, and Fight of the Night in Loss to Pearson

• Nine wins by submission, five by KO

• Has fought in Germany, Australia, Sweden, England, Slovenia, and the United States

• Fight against Maynard was his United States debut (currently 1-3 in US fights).

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	14
Record:	19-8-0
Summary:	Punches, takedowns

Fighter Info

From:	Omsk Russia
Fights Out Of:	Mannheim Germany
Age:	33
Height:	5′ 7" ( 170 cm )
Weight:	155 lb ( 70 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

1398

29% Successful

403

Types of Successful Strikes

403

86% Standing

347

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

29% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Dennis Siver	UFC® 137: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	12	0	0	0	R1Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Donald Cerrone	UFC® 137: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	9	0	1	1	R1Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Dennis Siver	UFC® 132: Cruz vs. Faber Jul 2, 2011	31	1	0	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Matt Wiman	UFC® 132: Cruz vs. Faber Jul 2, 2011	26	5	2	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	George Sotiropoulos	UFC® 127: PENN vs. FITCH Feb 26, 2011	38	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Dennis Siver	UFC® 127: PENN vs. FITCH Feb 26, 2011	74	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Dennis Siver	UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami Nov 13, 2010	30	0	1	1	R1Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Andre Winner	UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami Nov 13, 2010	13	0	0	0	R1Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Spencer Fisher	The Ultimate Fighter® FINALE: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Jun 19, 2010	52	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Dennis Siver		77	0	0		R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

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