Report: Dennis Siver vs Diego Nunes (not Ross Pearson) fight possible for UFC on FUEL TV 2

by Thomas Myers on Jan 24, 2012 10:00 PM EST in Strikeforce News

Photo of Diego Nunes via ProntoSparaaluta.com.br.

The rematch between Dennis Siver vs. Ross Pearson will have to wait.

That's because "The Real Deal" has been replaced with fellow featherweight Diego Nunes, welcoming the German kickboxer to the 145-pound division at UFC on FUEL TV 2, which is set to take place at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on April 14, 2012.

MMA NYTT -- the same outlet that announced the now-scrapped Siver-Pearson rematch -- today revealed that the featherweight fight was in the works for the mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion's second entry into the cable television network's live sports programming schedule.

Siver (19-8) had quietly assembled a four-fight win streak at 155-pounds; however, Donald Cerrone put an end to his consecutive victories with a first round strangulation at UFC 137 last October. That was apparently enough for the powerful lightweight to want to shed an additional 10 pounds and ply his trade against smaller competition.

Nunes recently re-entered the win column with a unanimous decision victory over Manny Gamburyan at UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" in Dec. 2011.

A loss to Kenny Florian in his previous bout momentary dashed the championship-challenging hopes of the talented Nova Uniao-trained fighter, but "The Gun" can get right back in the mix with a solid effort against the well-known Siver.

UFC on Fuel TV 2 features native son Alexander Gustafsson in the main event taking on longtime veteran and Brazilian banger Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Other bouts booked for the event include Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara and Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada, among others.

For the latest UFC on Fuel TV 2 news and notes check out our event archive right here. To check out the latest UFC on Fuel TV 2 fight card and rumors click here.

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that will be a cool fight

2 unique styles of kick boxing.

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by The Pride on Jan 24, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

Should be an awesome fight.

I just hope Siver’s conditioning will be good at the lower weight.

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by Cyclonejoker on Jan 24, 2012 10:13 PM EST reply actions

Now that’s much better

by bmarsh15 on Jan 24, 2012 10:16 PM EST via mobile reply actions

I like that it’s a new fight, I dislike that Siver’s gonna get smashed.

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by T.C. Engel on Jan 24, 2012 10:35 PM EST reply actions

Nunes

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by Starr788 on Jan 24, 2012 10:39 PM EST reply actions

May 5th Nate Diaz vs Jim miller, UFC on fox 3. Should be a barnburner

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by theoregonduck on Jan 24, 2012 10:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions

YES

by the mexicutioners #1 fan on Jan 24, 2012 10:47 PM EST up reply actions

Hoping the weight cut for siver goes well.

Provided it does I have him by first round KO.

by the mexicutioners #1 fan on Jan 24, 2012 10:48 PM EST reply actions

This should be a main card fight

Though it most likely won’t I’m assuming

by Mr.Italiano on Jan 24, 2012 11:11 PM EST reply actions

damn!

was looking forward to the rematch, last time siver didn’t win convincingly and that fight would have been fireworks

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by vhw_ on Jan 24, 2012 11:53 PM EST reply actions

Holy shit

How can that stocky german make 145? If he does it without a problem he’ll crush nunes.

by TBranson on Jan 24, 2012 11:56 PM EST reply actions

he is shorter than OJR

shouldn’t be a problem

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by ShivanTiger on Jan 25, 2012 9:42 AM EST up reply actions

Great matchup , I think siver is too much for nunes to trade with

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