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Dennis HallmanMW
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Dennis Hallman

"Superman"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 50Victory Athletics
53
Wins
20
Losses
2
Draws · 1 NC
85%
Finish Rate
4
KO / TKO
41
Submissions
1996
Pro Debut

Biography

Dennis Lloyd Hallman is an American former professional mixed martial artist who competed from 1996 to 2015. A veteran of 75 fights, he competed in various promotions including the UFC, Strikeforce, IFL, the World Series of Fighting, Titan FC, Shooto, and King of the Cage. He is most notable for infamously sporting a blue speedo to the octagon in his UFC fight against Brian Ebersole. He is also notable for being the only fighter other than George St. Pierre and B.J. Penn to defeat former UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes twice.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy45%
Takedown accuracy30%

1.12

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

1.96

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.79

/ 15 min

Takedowns

2.15

avg

Submissions

0.18

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Dec. 16, 2000Born United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO4
Decision1
Submission41

Finish Rate

85%
45 of 53
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
L
W
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
L

Mixed Martial Arts76 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesWill NolandH2HKO (punches)R1KOTC: UntamedNov 19, 2015
LossRussiaMikhail KolobegovH2HTKO (punches)R1League S-70: Russia vs. WorldAug 29, 2015
LossUnited StatesAlbert TadevosyanH2HTKO (punches)R1MMA Summer Showdown 2Jul 18, 2015
LossYang DongiTKO (punches)R1Top FC 6: Unbreakable DreamApr 5, 2015
LossMichail TsarevTKO (punches)R1ProFC 56: Baltic Challenge 6Nov 1, 2014
LossUnited StatesJon FitchH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WSOF 11Jul 5, 2014
WinRussiaAleksey ShapovalovH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Union of Veterans of Sport: Cup of ChampionsDec 21, 2013
WinUnited StatesDan HornbuckleH2HDecision (majority)R3Titan FC 26Aug 30, 2013
WinCanadaJohn MakdessiH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC 140Dec 10, 2011
LossUnited StatesBrian EbersoleH2HTKO (elbows)R1UFC 133Aug 6, 2011
WinUnited StatesKaro ParisyanH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 123Nov 20, 2010
WinUnited StatesBen SaundersH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 117Aug 7, 2010
LossUnited StatesJohn HowardH2HKO (punches)R3The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights FinaleDec 5, 2009
WinUnited StatesJustin DavisH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. CyborgJun 19, 2009
WinUnited StatesDanny RuizH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1SRP: March BadnessMar 21, 2009
WinUnited StatesJeremiah MetcalfH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man SurvivesNov 16, 2007
WinUnited StatesDave KnightH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1USA MMA: Rumble on the River 4Jul 27, 2007
WinJeff QuinlanH2HDecision (majority)R3IFL: Gracie vs. MiletichSep 23, 2006
LossUnited StatesRyan McGivernH2HDecision (unanimous)R3IFL: Championship 2006Jun 3, 2006
WinBrazilDelson HelenoH2HDQ (illegal kick)R1IFL: Legends Championship 2006Apr 29, 2006
WinUnited StatesRay PeralesH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Valor Fighting: Showdown at Cache CreekFeb 3, 2006
LossUnited StatesJorge RiveraH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 55Oct 7, 2005
WinNick TyreeH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Valor Fighting: Medford MayhemJul 16, 2005
LossRussiaAnsar ChalangovH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R2Euphoria: USA vs. RussiaMay 14, 2005
WinUnited StatesCedric MarksH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1XFC: Dome of Destruction 2Apr 30, 2005
WinUnited StatesRory SingerH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1AFC 11: Absolute Fighting Championships 11Feb 12, 2005
WinUnited StatesRoss EbañezH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1ROTR 6: Rumble on the Rock 6Nov 20, 2004
WinUnited StatesLandon ShowalterH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1SF 7: FrightnightOct 23, 2004
WinUnited StatesMike SealH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1SF 6: Battleground in RenoSep 23, 2004
LossUnited StatesFrank TriggH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 48Jun 19, 2004
WinUnited StatesRob MendezH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1USA MMA: Extreme Cage CombatMar 6, 2004
WinJason StumpfH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1URC 7: Ultimate Ring Challenge 7Feb 14, 2004
DrawUnited StatesJ.T. TaylorH2HDrawR3DB 9: DesertBrawl 9Nov 8, 2003
WinUnited StatesRay CooperH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Rumble on the Rock 4Oct 10, 2003
LossUnited StatesDrew FickettH2HDecision (split)R3KOTC 28: More PunishmentAug 16, 2003
WinUnited StatesBrandon OlsenH2HSubmission (armbar)R1AOW: Art of War 2Jun 21, 2003
WinUnited StatesChris IrvineH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1URC 5: Ultimate Ring Challenge 5May 24, 2003
WinLee HendersonH2HTKO (punches)R1XRW: Xtreme Ring Wars 2May 10, 2003
WinUnited StatesVince GuzmanH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1XRW: Xtreme Ring Wars 1Mar 15, 2003
DrawUnited StatesRonald JhunH2HDrawR2KOTC 19: Street FighterDec 7, 2002
LossUnited StatesFrank TriggH2HTKO (punches)R1WFA 3: Level 3Nov 23, 2002
WinUnited StatesBetiss MansouriH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1KOTC 18: Sudden ImpactNov 1, 2002
WinAdam OliverH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFCF: Rumble in RochesterAug 24, 2002
WinGary DobbinsH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1PPKA: Road to VictoryMay 25, 2002
WinChris SilvaH2HSubmission (armbar)R1URC 2: Ultimate Ring Challenge 2Apr 27, 2002
NCCanadaDenis KangH2HNo ContestR2WFF 1: World Freestyle Fighting 1Apr 13, 2002
WinUnited StatesBuck GreerH2HDecision (split)R3UA 2: The GatheringMar 16, 2002
WinCanadaMathias HughesH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1MFC 3: Canadian PrideMar 3, 2002
LossBrazilAmaury BitettiH2HDecision (split)R3Shogun 1: Shogun 1Dec 15, 2001
LossUnited StatesJens PulverH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 33Sep 28, 2001
WinEarl ThompsonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1PPKA: MuckelshootAug 15, 2001
WinCanadaDan ShenkH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1AMC: Revenge of the WarriorsJul 21, 2001
WinUnited StatesEric DahlbergH2HKO (punch)R1RITR 2: Rumble in the Ring 2Apr 28, 2001
WinBrent RussellH2HSubmission (americana)R1AMC: Return of the Gladiators 3Mar 3, 2001
WinUnited StatesMatt HughesH2HSubmission (armbar)R1UFC 29Dec 16, 2000
WinJordon KlimpH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFCF: Tornado ChallengeSep 16, 2000
WinJeff SearsH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1PPKA: Wenatchee RumbleAug 1, 2000
WinMurrey SholteyH2HTKO (punches)R1AMC: Return of the Gladiators 1Jul 29, 2000
LossUnited StatesPaul RodriguezH2HKO (punch)R3HOOKnSHOOT: MeltdownJun 10, 2000
LossJapanCaol UnoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shooto: R.E.A.D. 3Apr 2, 2000
WinUnited StatesDanny BennettH2HTechnical Submission (armbar)R1UFCF: Battle in Bellevue 2Dec 4, 1999
LossUnited StatesDave MenneH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shooto: 10th Anniversary EventMay 29, 1999
WinUnited StatesDanny BennettH2HSubmission (americana)R1UFCF: Battle in Bellevue 1Apr 24, 1999
LossUnited StatesMike McClureH2HDecision (unanimous)R1EC 23: Extreme Challenge 23Apr 2, 1999
WinGerrald BallingerH2HSubmission (armbar)R1URC 1: Ultimate Ring Challenge 1Mar 1, 1999
WinUnited StatesMatt HughesH2HTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)R1Extreme Challenge 21Oct 17, 1998
WinUnited StatesPhil JohnsH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1EC 20: Extreme Challenge 20Aug 22, 1998
WinEnglandLeigh RemediosH2HSubmission (kimura)R1UWC: Ultimate Warrior ChallengeAug 2, 1998
WinUlan MooreH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFCF: Night of ChampionsMar 14, 1998
WinUnited StatesSean HaleyH2HSubmission (bulldog choke)R1EC 21: Extreme Challenge 21Nov 21, 1997
WinMexicoJose De La CruzH2HSubmission (americana)R1TS: Tae ShoSep 12, 1997
WinZack GrossH2HDecision (unanimous)R1UFCF: Clash of the TitansJan 11, 1997
WinJapanHiroki NoritsugiH2HDecision (unanimous)R1UFCF: Ultimate Fighting 2May 18, 1996
WinUnited StatesShannon RitchH2HSubmission (punches)—1—
WinAllan MollringH2HSubmission (armbar)—1—
WinJapanHiroki NoritsugiH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)—1—

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.