Dennis Siver draws Diego Nunes, not Ross Pearson, for April scrap in Sweden
It looks like Dennis Siver will indeed take to the Octagon in Stockholm, Sweden when the UFC stops there this spring for UFC on Fuel 2 but not against Ross Pearson as had originally been rumored. Rather, the 33-year old kickboxer will make his featherweight debut against Nova Uniao product Diego Nunes at the show where each man’s balanced attack should result in a fantastic fight once the cage door... [Read More...]
UPDATE: Ross Pearson vs. Dennis Siver II set for Sweden? Maybe not…
When German striker Dennis Siver takes to the Octagon at UFC on Fuel 2 he’ll be doing so in a new division, debuting at 145 pounds after spending the bulk of his UFC career at lightweight. However, despite the difference it appears the 32-year old (who turns 33 on Friday) will at least face a familiar foe in the form of Ross Pearson. The two fought to a decision in 2010 with Pearson coming out ahead... [Read More...]
Dennis Siver making move to featherweight division
With the UFC‘s addition of the 145 pound division in 2011, numerous lightweights on the company’s roster decided to cut the extra ten pounds necessary to make their home at featherweight. Now it appears 19-8 Dennis Siver will be joining that list alongside the likes of other notable 155ers who’ve decided to dip their toes in a different pool including such names as Kenny Florian,... [Read More...]
Sam Stout scrap with Dennis Siver in the works for UFC 137
It looks like the UFC could be giving fans another early Halloween treat this October after already announcing a handful of “sweet” match-ups for their October 29 return to Las Vegas. According to a source close to the situation, FiveOuncesofPain.com has confirmed a brawl between scintillating strikers Sam Stout and Dennis Siver is planned for UFC 137 though nothing official has been... [Read More...]
UFC 132 taking shape with announcement of Penn vs. Fitch II, Sotiropoulos vs. Dunham, and more
True to form the UFC looks to again be providing fans with a talent-laden line-up for their annual Fourth of July Weekend event as the promotion has announced a trio of tilts scheduled for UFC 132 including a highly-anticipated rematch between B.J. Penn (16-7-2) and Jon Fitch (23-3-1). Also scheduled for the July 2 show, respected lightweights George Sotiropoulos (14-3) and Evan Dunham (11-2) will... [Read More...]
George Sotiropoulos fighting at least one more time before title shot
With eight consecutive victories, seven of which have come in the Octagon, George Sotiropoulos likely earned the right to compete for the UFC’s lightweight title in the eyes of many after submitting Joe Lauzon in the second round of their bout at “UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida”. However, the promotion has already promised a crack at the belt to whoever emerges WEC’s 155-pound champ in the organization’s... [Read More...]
Dennis Siver impresses with bonus-worthy performance at UFC 122
Though 31-year old Dennis Siver had compiled sixteen wins in the ring prior to Saturday evening, chances are his victory over Andre Winner at UFC 122 meant more to him on a personal level than any other example of his past success in MMA. Siver, who choked Winner out a little less than four minutes into their match-up, not only won in dominating fashion in front of his fellow Germans on the biggest... [Read More...]
Dale Hartt vs. Dennis Siver added to UFC 99 in June
A lightweight matchup between Dale Hartt and Dennis Siver has been added to the card for UFC 99 on June 13 during the UFC’s German debut. MMAWeekly.com was the first outlet to reveal news of the matchup and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the fight with a source close to one of the fighters. Siver, a standout wrestler, will be competing in his home country against Hartt. He improved... [Read More...]
Nate Mohr vs. Dennis Siver set to take place at UFC 93 in January
UFC lightweight competitor Nate Mohr is expected to return from injury to take on Dennis Siver at UFC 93 on Jan. 17 at the O2 Arena in Dublin, Ireland. FiveOuncesOfPain.com confirmed the matchup on Monday afternoon with sources close to the fight. Siver, 12-6, is a native of Germany with a strong amateur wrestling background. He’ll be returning to the Octagon after fighting outside of the UFC... [Read More...]
Meet TUF 7′s Aaron Meisner (video)
I’m trying to round up as much video as I can find on these new TUF 7 contestants that are being announced so that I can share it with all of you. Check out this video of Aaron Meisner, one of the first contestants that FiveOuncesofPain.com announced over the weekend. It features some of his muay thai fights as well as some serious devastation in his MMA fights. Can’t wait to watch this... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Aaron Meisner to appear on “The Ultimate Fighter 7”
Middleweight Aaron Meisner is part of the cast for the seventh season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” ProElite.com (SamCaplan.ProElite.com) has learned. Meisner is a featured fighter in FiveOuncesOfPain.com’s “MMA Prospects” section and trains out of Daddis Fight Camps in Philadelphia. The 29-year old has a professional record of 3-0 with all three victories ending in the first round due to knockout... [Read More...]
