UFC 127 results: Dennis Siver vs. George Sotiropoulos fight fallout and analysis
by Andrew Gladstone on Feb 27, 2011 3:25 PM EST
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Last night, at UFC 127, Dennis Siver was able to spoil the homecoming of fan favorite George Sotiropoulos in his native land of Australia.
On paper, the match-up looked to be an old school style striker versus grappler fight, and that's exactly how it played out.
Siver won decisively, utilizing his kickboxing on the way to a unanimous decision victory over that likely launched him straight into the lightweight elite.
No small feat, considering the massive talent pool in the most abundant division of the world's largest fight promotion.
How far the German's kickboxing will take him is anyone's guess, but last night it, combined with outstanding takedown defense, was enough to take care of business.
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In the opening round, Sotiropoulos looked to test Siver's takedown defense in the early going and it passed with flying colors. Feeling confident after keeping the fight standing, Siver began unloading on the feet, cracking "Sots" on numerous occasions, and even dropping him to the mat.
At one point it looked like Siver could've finished the Aussie on the ground, but instead chose not to take any chances of diving into the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt's guard.
After the horrendous first round, Sotiropoulos seemed much more composed in the second stanza. He was firing some solid jabs at Siver that would slow him down a bit. However, he couldn't do what he came in looking to accomplish -- get the fight to the floor.
Round three begins and Sotiropoulos shoots for a takedown but to once again, to no avail. So he starts going back to his boxing and manages to land a straight right hand. Using that setup, he once again tried to bring the fight back to the mat.
But his shot was telegraphed and Siver worked a combination to the body and to the head. Sotiropoulos would then go for another failed takedown attempt and continued to get punished, but this time with Siver's patented spinning back kick.That was the icing on the cake.
Dennis Siver was awarded a unanimous decision (29-28, 30-28, 30-27) win over George Sotiropoulos.
In the post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Siver admitted that he heavily drilled his takedown defense in preparation for the Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist.
"We trained so hard for that because we know George will try to put us down to the ground," Siver said. "That's why we trained it so much everyday. I would say it works."
Siver may have looked a bit stagnant in the second stanza, but he was able to recover and put the fight back in his direction in the final round.
Overall, Siver seemed satisfied with his performance, despite losing the second round.
"It was a hard fight, hard fight, but I could do my game plan, this is why I win," Siver said.
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Siver fought a great fight
Awesome performance, and I hope he can keep this momentum going. I hope G-Sot can rebound, as I was rooting for him in this one
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George needs to listen
Why didnt he threw any leg kicks?? If Dennis were to take him down from kicking thats where George would want to be would want to be. I dont get it, his corner told him to start kicking, i guess he has a problem with following directions
I doubt he'd want a bigger Siver on top of him
He wanted that top position, and I did too
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yeah but i doubt silver would have taken him down, and he needs to jab, he was catching silver with the jab, these mma guys need to step up their boxing, the jab is the most effective weapon
Siver did fine without the jab
But I agree, most neglect it. RIvera landed his straight right a few times, but I credit that more to Bispings defense because there was no setup for the punch. No feint, no jab, nothing. He just threw it, and landed.
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No way Siver would have taken him down
Even the first two times Siver rocked him in the first, he didn’t follow up on the ground for fear of Sot’s ground game. And rightfully so, IMO. He wanted to avoid the ground at all costs.
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Agreed.
Siver showed George’s holes. I’m very interested to see who both guys are matched up with next.
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Siver showed George’s holes
i think sot also showed holes in siver’s game…he’s a world class striker and he couldnt even stop a jits guy who clearly isnt that comfortable on his feet…even having george rocked numerous times in the 1st round george still was able to not only survive but able to land a few good shots of his own….george survived 15 mins on his feet with siver…you think siver would have survived 15 mins on the ground with george? doubtful
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Siver TD defence looked awsome but how will he perform against a top tier wrestler?
Once on the ground how will he do? Were George on the ground against a wrestler has a great chance I’m not sure about Siver this is one of those fights that I think George will improve from anyway.
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Well said.
Every fighter is tested in every area as they mature and fight more. I’d like to see Siver fight someone with tools in every area. Give him Jim Miller as a #1 contender bout
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What about Pettis?
He beats Huggy Bear, he gets the shot, right?
For the record, I love the Miller/Siver match-up, but Miller still has to get past Shalorus. Considering Sot was supposed to beat Siver and I wanted Miller/Sot for #1 contender, I am done with making “next” match-ups until both guys are free. lol.
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Good point. lol
I completely forgot Miller was matched up with Shalorus. This is why I love LW. So many top guys, so many different styles.
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Agreed
I’m lovin the LW division right now……all sorts of interesting matchups. Add Siver to the mix, he fought a helluva fight, coming into G-Sot’s hometown and all. Great fight, just another examPle of how great the lightweights are…..
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by kg12 on Feb 27, 2011 4:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Miller would steamroll Siver. He is on a three fight winning streak, he doesn’t deserve a #1 contender fight. Yes, he did a good job of staying on his feet last night, but those were some absolutely dreadful takedown attempts as well. George didn’t drive with any real force on a single attempt after securing the leg. Miller has excellent takedowns and Siver would be in a world of hurt letting him get as high on the leg as G-Sot was regularly.
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Also agree about George
I was really rooting for him in this one, but Siver really gave it to him. He needs to up his offensive wrestling and striking def
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His striking looked better as the fight went on but his gameplan early was to bring the fight down
And when he couldn’t it took to long for him to adjust his game.
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Siver looks like a midget version of Lesnar
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by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on Feb 27, 2011 3:43 PM EST reply actions
Well
They’re both blond.
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Never noticed that actually
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by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on Feb 27, 2011 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
i should have never let myself be talked out of Siver
Fuck.
Give him the loser of Guida/Pettis…..or Cerrone. People would have been calling for a title shot if sot had won!
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by SouthCaliStunNa on Feb 27, 2011 3:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Jim Miller?
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Holds possibilities
wouldn’t mind watching that one
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by Pillow Pants on Feb 27, 2011 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
I forgot he was matched against Shalorus
Sherk?
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Wouldn't be too bad either
Sherk’s a former champ albeit with an * next to it and could give Siver a real test of his TDD with his wrestling caliber being so experienced and respected. He’s also not a real big threat on the feet with his stubby t-rex arms so it could still kind of be a grappler v. striker match up.
Sherk is a name people recognize from his time in the org needing a fight with some one who is an “up and comer” and Siver fits that mold very well. Especially with his beating the G-spot the way he did. He raised some eye brows by neutralizing Sots TD’s and leveling him the way he did in the 1st rd. If people seriously want to discuss Siver ever getting a title shot though I think fighting Sherk then if victorious, Miller would be a nice 2 fight schedule should Miller lose his next fight. to Shalorus.
I don’t think Siver could win against the new Guillard 2.0 though, maybe 1.0 Melvin with his recklessness but after seeing what he did in the Stevens fight I don’t think Siver could catch him and would lose the decision like lil Heathen. Maybe lil heathen should throw down with Siver? Too many damn LW’s
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by Pillow Pants on Feb 27, 2011 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
Has Sherk been booked a fight yet?
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Fitch/Penn gets nothing. 1 for Noke, 1 for Bisping, 1 for Pearson
I didn’t catch your picks….you’re at 105, now?
(I stand at 100 in my lone man wolf pack pool)
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by *Californication* on Feb 27, 2011 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
Once again proved that one dimensional bjj fighters ain’t ish. Go train and stop being a chump, learn wrestling.
Agreed
Those reaching TD’s don’t cut it these days. I hope Sot can come back strong
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yep these damn jits dudes depend too much on sweeps and trips while working in the clinch...
and when the guy is so much stronger than you he can just throw you to the side like you aint shit…they have no momentum when they go for takedowns…but a wrestler shoots his entire body into you….maynard would have dumped siver right on his head
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Maynard would dump anyone right on their head. I’m not sure that says anything about Siver.
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