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Dennis Siver

23-11-0★ 6bonusesGermanyGermanyLast 5

Last fight: Win vs BJ Penn · Majority Decision · Jun 25, 2017

23-11-0 · 14 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs BJ PennMD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Lee·June 25, 2017

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CAREER SUMMARY

Dennis Siver holds a professional MMA record of 23-11-0. Siver has won 23 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. In the UFC, Siver lands 3.87 significant strikes per minute with 32% accuracy and averages 0.87 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 25, 2017. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'6"168 cm
Weight
145 lbs66 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Jan 13, 1979
Age
47
Nationality
Germany
Birthplace
Omsk, Russia

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs BJ Penn
    UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Lee· Jun 25, 2017· Featherweight· 23-11 vs 16-12-2
    MD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Tatsuya Kawajiri
    UFC Fight Night: Jedrzejczyk vs Penne· Jun 20, 2015· Featherweight· 22-11 vs 34-8-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Conor McGregor
    UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver· Jan 18, 2015· Featherweight· 22-10 vs 17-2
    TKO
    R2 · 1:54
  4. WIN
    vs Charles Rosa
    UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs MacDonald· Oct 4, 2014· Featherweight· 22-9 vs 9-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  5. NC
    vs Manvel Gamburyan
    UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2· Dec 28, 2013· Featherweight· 21-9 vs 13-7
    Overturned
    R3 · 5:00
  6. LOSS
    vs Cub Swanson
    UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman· Jul 6, 2013· Featherweight· 21-9 vs 20-5
    TKO
    R3 · 2:24
    FOTN
  7. WIN
    vs Nam Phan
    UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz· Dec 8, 2012· Featherweight· 21-8 vs 18-11
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Diego Nunes
    UFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs Silva· Apr 15, 2012· Featherweight· 20-8 vs 17-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. LOSS
    vs Donald Cerrone
    UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz· Oct 29, 2011· Lightweight· 19-8 vs 17-3
    SUB
    R1 · 2:22
  10. WIN
    vs Matt Wiman
    UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber· Jul 2, 2011· Lightweight· 19-7 vs 13-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs George Sotiropoulos
    UFC 127: Penn vs Fitch· Feb 27, 2011· Lightweight· 18-7 vs 14-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Andre Winner
    UFC 122: Marquardt vs Okami· Nov 13, 2010· Lightweight· 17-7 vs 13-5-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:37
    SOTN
  13. WIN
    vs Spencer Fisher
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Finale· Jun 19, 2010· Lightweight· 16-7 vs 23-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. LOSS
    vs Ross Pearson
    UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi· Mar 31, 2010· Lightweight· 15-7 vs 11-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  15. WIN
    vs Paul Kelly
    UFC 105: Couture vs Vera· Nov 14, 2009· Lightweight· 15-6 vs 10-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:53
    KOTN
  16. WIN
    vs Dale Hartt
    UFC 99: THE COMEBACK· Jun 13, 2009· Lightweight· 14-6 vs 6-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:23
  17. WIN
    vs Nate Mohr
    UFC 93: Franklin vs Henderson· Jan 17, 2009· Lightweight· 13-6 vs 8-6
    TKO
    R3 · 3:45
    KOTN
  18. WIN
    vs Chas Jacquier
    Tempel Fightschool· Oct 25, 2008· 12-6 vs 6-9
    SUB
  19. LOSS
    vs Melvin Guillard
    UFC 86: Jackson vs Griffin· Jul 5, 2008· Lightweight· 11-6 vs 23-7-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:36
  20. LOSS
    vs Gray Maynard
    UFC Fight Night: Swick vs Burkman· Jan 23, 2008· Lightweight· 11-5 vs 4-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  21. WIN
    vs Naoyuki Kotani
    UFC 75: Champion vs Champion· Sep 8, 2007· Lightweight· 11-4 vs 17-7-5
    TKO
    R2 · 2:04
  22. LOSS
    vs Jess Liaudin
    UFC 70: NATIONS COLLIDE· Apr 21, 2007· Welterweight· 10-4 vs 13-8
    SUB
    R1 · 1:21
  23. WIN
    vs Jim Wallhead
    Cage Warriors· Dec 9, 2006· 10-3 vs 8-4
    SUB
  24. WIN
    vs Said Khalilov
    World Freefight Challenge· Sep 30, 2006· 9-3 vs 6-4
    DEC
  25. WIN
    vs Paul Jenkins
    World Freefight Challenge· May 20, 2006· 8-3 vs 34-29-4
    SUB
  26. LOSS
    vs Daniel Weichel
    Tempel Fightschool· May 6, 2006· 7-3 vs 11-2
    SUB
  27. LOSS
    vs Arni Isaksson
    Cage Warriors 20· Mar 5, 2006· Welterweight· 7-2 vs 6-1
    SUB
    R2 · 4:23
  28. WIN
    vs Adrian Degorski
    Cage Warriors 20· Mar 5, 2006· Welterweight· 7-1 vs 2-4
    SUB
    R2 · 1:59
  29. WIN
    vs Jonas Ericsson
    Cage Warriors 20· Mar 5, 2006· Welterweight· 6-1 vs 1-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:35
  30. LOSS
    vs Fabricio Nascimento
    Sweden Regional· Oct 8, 2005· 5-1 vs 12-2
    SUB
  31. WIN
    vs Maciej Łuczak
    Germany Regional· Mar 26, 2005· 5-0 vs 2-3
    SUB
  32. WIN
    vs Dylan van Kooten
    Germany Regional· Mar 6, 2005· 4-0 vs 4-1
    SUB
  33. WIN
    vs Kenneth Rosfort-Nees
    Sweden Regional· Sep 26, 2004· 3-0 vs 2-1
    TKO
  34. WIN
    vs Mohamed Omar
    Kombat Komplett· Aug 7, 2004· 2-0 vs 1-1
    DEC
  35. WIN
    vs Kordian Szukala
    Outsider Cup· Feb 28, 2004· 1-0 vs 0-1
    SUB

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseKickboxingTaekwondoSamboJudo
  • 1997Champion · WAKO · Germany (amateur)
  • Black belt · Taekwondo
  • Purple belt · BJJ
  • Green Belt · Judo
  • AGE 15Started in Sambo
  • AGE 15Started in Judo
  • AGE 17Started in Taekwondo
  • AGE 17Started in Kickboxing

Camp

  • Kiboju (Team Kiboju / Kiboju Free Fight System) · Mannheim, Germany
  • Kiboju · Mannheim, Germany Founder

Coaches

  • Niko Sulenta · Head coach

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power69
Kick power61
Punch speed86
Kick speed80
Accuracy78
Takedowns75
Ground striking59
Submissions92
Chin77
Body strength94
Cardio98

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 23-11-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.87per min
32% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.67per min
65% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.87per 15 min
33% success
Takedowns stuffed65%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 12-8-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.87per min
32% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.67per min
65% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.87per 15 min
33% success
Takedowns stuffed65%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Dennis Siver sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Dennis Siver has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×3★ KO of the Night ×2★ Submission of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Charles Rosa · UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs MacDonaldOct 4, 2014
  2. ★ FOTNvs Cub Swanson · UFC 162: Silva vs WeidmanJul 6, 2013
  3. ★ SOTNvs Andre Winner · UFC 122: Marquardt vs OkamiNov 13, 2010
  4. ★ FOTNvs Ross Pearson · UFC Fight Night: Florian vs GomiMar 31, 2010
  5. ★ KOTNvs Paul Kelly · UFC 105: Couture vs VeraNov 14, 2009
  6. ★ KOTNvs Nate Mohr · UFC 93: Franklin vs HendersonJan 17, 2009

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 4 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Dennis Siver earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Dennis Siver's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#5 Featherweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked
107

Featherweight

#1#5#10#1520142015Feb 4, 2013 · #5Feb 18, 2013 · #6Aug 19, 2013 · #7Aug 30, 2013 · #6Sep 2, 2013 · #7May 12, 2014 · #8Jun 2, 2014 · #7Jun 16, 2014 · #8Jun 30, 2014 · #9Jul 8, 2014 · #8Jul 21, 2014 · #9Jul 28, 2014 · #10Sep 15, 2014 · #11Oct 6, 2014 · #10Oct 27, 2014 · #9Nov 10, 2014 · #8Dec 22, 2014 · #9Jan 5, 2015 · #10Jan 20, 2015 · #12Jan 26, 2015 · #11Feb 2, 2015 · #12Feb 16, 2015 · #13Apr 6, 2015 · #12Jun 22, 2015 · #13Jun 29, 2015 · #14Jul 13, 2015 · #15Oct 26, 2015 · #15#15

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1646▲11
Peak
1729Dec 8, 2012
Rated fights
34
15001600170020052008201120142017Feb 28, 2004 · 1541Aug 7, 2004 · 1565Sep 26, 2004 · 1603Mar 6, 2005 · 1639Mar 26, 2005 · 1668Oct 8, 2005 · 1631Mar 5, 2006 · 1590Mar 5, 2006 · 1612Mar 5, 2006 · 1637May 6, 2006 · 1614May 20, 2006 · 1632Sep 30, 2006 · 1645Dec 9, 2006 · 1674Apr 21, 2007 · 1626Sep 8, 2007 · 1667Jan 23, 2008 · 1640Jul 5, 2008 · 1607Oct 25, 2008 · 1621Jan 17, 2009 · 1632Jun 13, 2009 · 1648Nov 14, 2009 · 1667Mar 31, 2010 · 1658Jun 19, 2010 · 1673Nov 13, 2010 · 1689Feb 26, 2011 · 1704Jul 2, 2011 · 1717Oct 29, 2011 · 1707Apr 14, 2012 · 1719Dec 8, 2012 · 1729Jul 6, 2013 · 1716Oct 4, 2014 · 1711Jan 18, 2015 · 1701Jun 20, 2015 · 1694Jun 26, 2017 · 16461646

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Frequently asked questions

When does Dennis Siver fight next?

Dennis Siver has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Dennis Siver's record?

Dennis Siver's professional MMA record is 23-11-0.

Who is Dennis Siver fighting next?

Dennis Siver's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Dennis Siver fight last?

Dennis Siver most recently fought BJ Penn at UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Lee on Sunday, June 25, 2017, WIN (Majority Decision).

What weight class does Dennis Siver fight in?

Dennis Siver fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Dennis Siver have?

Dennis Siver has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Dennis Siver won?

Dennis Siver has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 2× KO of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Dennis Siver?

Dennis Siver is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Dennis Siver weigh?

Dennis Siver weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Dennis Siver's reach?

Dennis Siver has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Dennis Siver?

Dennis Siver is 47 years old (born Jan 13, 1979).

Where is Dennis Siver from?

Dennis Siver is from Germany.

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