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Dennis Hallman, UFC on FX 5: Hallman Reveals What Kept Him from Making Weight

When Dennis Hallman failed to make weight, thus causing his bout with Thiago Tavares to be scrapped, many UFC fans became upset. The failed cut to lightweight was the second time in as many fights for Hallman, and as expected, the fighter was cut from …

When Dennis Hallman failed to make weight, thus causing his bout with Thiago Tavares to be scrapped, many UFC fans became upset. The failed cut to lightweight was the second time in as many fights for Hallman, and as expected, the fighter was cut from the promotion. There were reports going around that Hallman was […]

UFC on FX 5: Dennis Hallman Misses Weight by 7 Pounds, Tavares Fight Scrapped

This afternoon, the Target Center in Minneapolis hosted the fighter weigh-ins for UFC on FX 5, which boasts an excellent heavyweight contest as a main event, as well as a title eliminator in the flyweight division. Typically, this portion of fight prep…

This afternoon, the Target Center in Minneapolis hosted the fighter weigh-ins for UFC on FX 5, which boasts an excellent heavyweight contest as a main event, as well as a title eliminator in the flyweight division. Typically, this portion of fight preparation goes smoothly. The occasional dehydrated fighter shows up looking weakened, and fighters miss […]

UFC on FX 5: Dennis Hallman Cut After Missing Weight Against Thiago Tavares

Dennis Hallman, an 82-fight veteran as a professional mixed martial artist, was cut from the UFC after he was unable to make the 156-pound limit against Thiago Tavares for the UFC on FX event on Friday, MMA Fighting reports.  “They are …

Dennis Hallman, an 82-fight veteran as a professional mixed martial artist, was cut from the UFC after he was unable to make the 156-pound limit against Thiago Tavares for the UFC on FX event on Friday, MMA Fighting reports.  “They are cutting me,” he wrote in a text message. “Dana [White] gave me my show and […]

John Albert Talks the Ultimate Fighter, Dennis Hallman and More

Following his loss on season 14 of the Ultimate Fighter, John Albert believed his dream of fighting in the UFC was about to go up in smoke. Fortunately for Albert, he was wrong. Instead, he found himself celebrating his first win inside the Octagon in …

Following his loss on season 14 of the Ultimate Fighter, John Albert believed his dream of fighting in the UFC was about to go up in smoke. Fortunately for Albert, he was wrong. Instead, he found himself celebrating his first win inside the Octagon in a 69-second knockout over Dustin Pague. Albert would fall in […]

UFC on Fuel TV 2 Results: Where Does Dennis Siver Rank at 145 Pounds

Kickboxing specialist and former top 10 lightweight Dennis Siver made his featherweight debut against Diego Nunes in Sweden. In a closely-contested fight, Siver took home a unanimous decision victory over the Brazilian. Siver’s performance leaves…

Kickboxing specialist and former top 10 lightweight Dennis Siver made his featherweight debut against Diego Nunes in Sweden. In a closely-contested fight, Siver took home a unanimous decision victory over the Brazilian. Siver’s performance leaves something to be desired from the German-Russian fighter. As evidenced by the fact that he weighed in over the 146-pound […]

Dennis Siver Predicts 2nd Round TKO, Talks 145 Debut and More

Change isn’t always a bad thing. In the case of rising UFC star Dennis Siver (19-8), it could be a great thing. “This will be my first fight as a featherweight,” Siver told Bleacher Report. “I have to get used to my new weight a…

Change isn’t always a bad thing. In the case of rising UFC star Dennis Siver (19-8), it could be a great thing. “This will be my first fight as a featherweight,” Siver told Bleacher Report. “I have to get used to my new weight and I’m excited to see how I perform at 145.” Siver […]