Dmitriy Siver, born January 13, 1979) is a retired Russian-born German mixed martial artist who competed in the welterweight, lightweight, and featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
[3] Siver's mixed martial arts career began in small local shows in Russia and England, amongst other European countries.
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 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.
[8] Siver won the fight via 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.
Siver showed excellent takedown defense throughout the fight and picked Sotiropoulos apart on the feet, dropping him twice in the first round.
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.
Siver was briefly linked to a rematch with Ross Pearson on April 14, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs.
[15] However, Siver instead faced Diego Nunes at the event, fighting as a featherweight for the first time in 28 career bouts.
[18] 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.
Siver was expected to face Cub Swanson on February 16, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV: Barao vs.
[25] Siver was expected to face Robert Whiteford on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 53.
[26] However, Whiteford pulled out of the bout in mid-September and was replaced by promotional newcomer Taylor Lapilus.