Dennis Hallman

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Dennis Hallman
BornDennis Lloyd Hallman
(1975-12-02) December 2, 1975 (age 48)
Olympia, Washington, U.S.
Other namesSuperman
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach72 in (180 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Yelm, Washington, United States
TeamVictory Athletics
Rank  2nd degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Fabiano Scherner [1] [2]
Years active1996–2007, 2009–2011, 2013–2015
Professional boxing record
Total4
Wins1
Losses3
By knockout2
Mixed martial arts record
Total76
Wins53
By knockout4
By submission41
By decision7
By disqualification1
Losses20
By knockout11
By decision9
Draws2
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Dennis Lloyd Hallman (born December 2, 1975) 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 imfamously 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,

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Background

Hallman was born in Olympia, Washington, and began training when he was eight years old. He was on the Wrestling team at Yelm High School and won the 135-pound state championship in his senior year. Hallman had planned to continue his career at a community college, but broke his leg during the pre-season training, and had to be sidelined for the entire season. A former high school classmate was sending in video tapes to Battlecade and invited Hallman to fight him because Hallman was a well-known wrestler. Hallman won the fight by a guillotine choke, and his opponent's praise of Hallman's potential encouraged Hallman to pursue a career in MMA. Hallman had an exhibition match three weeks later against a Japanese fighter who was training with Matt Hume, which Hallman also won. [3]

MMA career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Two of Hallman's biggest achievements are his wins (both by submission in a combined 38 seconds) over UFC Hall of Famer and former welterweight champion Matt Hughes. Their first fight was in 1998 at Extreme Challenge 21, the second in December 2000 at UFC 29: Defense of the Belts .

Title shot

After his second victory over Matt Hughes, Hallman moved down in weight and fought Hughes' teammate Jens Pulver for the lightweight UFC championship in September 2001. Both Hallman and Pulver wrestled at the high school level in Washington. Hallman claimed to know Pulver since high school and expressed dislike toward the fighter. Although Pulver denied knowing Hallman personally, he knew of Hallman through their state champion wrestling careers (at different weight classes).

During the fight Hallman attempted an armbar on Pulver (the same move he used to defeat Hughes in their second meeting), but Pulver countered the technique and followed with a left hook that landed flush on Hallman's chin, staggering him. Hallman was not able to recover completely from the blow, fighting very passively for the remainder of the bout (which eventually resulted in a unanimous decision loss). Hallman later stated in interviews that he simply wanted to survive the fight after receiving the blow.

Return to the UFC

Hallman made his return to the UFC against John Howard on December 5, 2009, at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale. [4] After controlling Howard on the ground for most of the bout, Hallman lost via KO at 4:55 of the third round.

Hallman then announced that he would try and move down to lightweight. [5]

Hallman then signed to face Ben Saunders in a welterweight bout on August 7, 2010, at UFC 117. [6] Hallman defeated Saunders via unanimous decision.

Hallman faced returning UFC veteran Karo Parisyan on November 20, 2010, at UFC 123. [7] Hallman defeated Parisyan via TKO due to strikes in the first round after he dropped Parisyan with a stiff right, then finished with hammerfists.

Hallman was expected to face TJ Waldburger on March 26, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 24. [8] However, Hallman was forced out of the bout with a knee injury and replaced by Johny Hendricks. [9]

On January 15, 2011, it was announced that Hallman has extended his UFC contract for four additional UFC fights. [10]

Hallman faced Brian Ebersole on August 6, 2011, at UFC 133. [11] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. Wearing particularly skimpy blue shorts during the fight, in a ground battle Hallman's left testicle was briefly exposed, eliciting chants of "Put some clothes on" from the crowd and call for regulation of fighter shorts from UFC President Dana White. Hallman has since stated that he wore the shorts as a result of losing a bet. [12]

Hallman next faced John Makdessi on December 10, 2011, at UFC 140. [13] In the lead up to the bout, Hallman missed the 156 pound weight limit by weighing in at 158.5, resulting in a fine and the fight being changed to a catchweight bout. Hallman defeated Makdessi via submission in the first round.

Hallman was expected to face Tony Ferguson on May 5, 2012, at UFC on Fox 3. [14] However, Hallman was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Thiago Tavares. [15]

Hallman was expected to face Thiago Tavares on September 1, 2012, at UFC 151. [16] However, after UFC 151 was cancelled, Hallman/Tavares was rescheduled to take place on October 5, 2012, at UFC on FX 5. [17] After the weigh-ins of UFC on FX 5 Hallman was 7 lbs. over the 156 lb. weight limit and Tavares said if Hallman could make 3 lbs. over the weight limit he would agree to fight him but Hallman could not and the bout was scrapped from the card. Hallman said he missed weight because of personal issues at home and both him and Tavares were paid their show money. Hallman was released from the UFC for missing weight twice in a row. [18]

World Series Of Fighting

Hallman fought Jon Fitch on July 5, 2014, at World Series of Fighting 11: Gaethje vs. Newell. [19] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

ProFC

Hallman faced with Russian Hand-to-hand champion and former Bellator MMA fighter Michail Tsarev on November 1, 2014. He lost the fight via TKO.

League S-70

Hallman faced to Mikhail Kolobegov on August 29, 2015, at League S-70: Russia vs. World. [20] He lost the fight via TKO (punches). [21]

Boxing career

Hallman made his professional boxing debut on August 23, 2014, in Tacoma, Washington, at the Emerald Queen Casino on the Battle at the Boat 97 card. As of May 2020, his professional boxing record stands at 1–3. [22]

Personal life

Hallman has three sons, Ryley, Richie, and Jayden and a daughter named Kylar, who was born in December 2008. [23]

He has Coeliac Disease, an autoimmune digestive reaction to wheat gluten, which hindered his ability to recover properly from physical activities such as training and fighting. [24]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
76 matches53 wins20 losses
By knockout411
By submission410
By decision79
By disqualification10
Draws2
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss53–20–2 (1)Will NolandKO (punches) KOTC: Untamed November 19, 201512:38 Worley, Idaho, United StatesCatchweight (193 lbs) bout.
Loss53–19–2 (1)Mikhail KolobegovTKO (punches)League S-70: Russia vs. WorldAugust 29, 201511:19 Sochi, Russia
Loss53–18–2 (1)Albert TadevosyanTKO (punches)MMA Summer Showdown 2July 18, 20151N/A Tulalip, Washington, United States Welterweight bout.
Loss53–17–2 (1) Yang Dongi TKO (punches)Top FC 6: Unbreakable DreamApril 5, 201513:25 Seoul, South KoreaCatchweight (198 lbs) bout.
Loss53–16–2 (1) Michail Tsarev TKO (punches)ProFC 56: Baltic Challenge 6November 1, 201412:45 Kaliningrad, Russia
Loss53–15–2 (1) Jon Fitch Decision (unanimous) WSOF 11 July 5, 201435:00 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Win53–14–2 (1)Aleksey ShapovalovSubmission (rear-naked choke)Union of Veterans of Sport: Cup of ChampionsDecember 21, 201321:07 Novosibirsk, RussiaReturn to Middleweight.
Win52–14–2 (1) Dan Hornbuckle Decision (majority)Titan FC 26August 30, 201335:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Welterweight bout.
Win51–14–2 (1) John Makdessi Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 140 December 10, 201112:58 Toronto, Ontario, CanadaCatchweight (158 lbs) bout; Hallman missed weight.
Loss50–14–2 (1) Brian Ebersole TKO (elbows) UFC 133 August 6, 201114:28 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win50–13–2 (1) Karo Parisyan TKO (punches) UFC 123 November 20, 201011:47 Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Win49–13–2 (1) Ben Saunders Decision (unanimous) UFC 117 August 7, 201035:00 Oakland, California, United States
Loss48–13–2 (1) John Howard KO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale December 5, 200934:55 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Win48–12–2 (1)Justin DavisSubmission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg June 19, 200910:20 Kent, Washington, United StatesCatchweight (200 lbs) bout.
Win47–12–2 (1)Danny RuizSubmission (rear-naked choke)SRP: March BadnessMarch 21, 200911:50 Pensacola, Florida, United States
Win46–12–2 (1)Jeremiah MetcalfSubmission (heel hook) Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives November 16, 200711:39 San Jose, California, United StatesTested positive for banned substance.
Win45–12–2 (1)Dave KnightSubmission (rear-naked choke)USA MMA: Rumble on the River 4July 27, 20071N/A Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Win44–12–2 (1)Jeff QuinlanDecision (majority)IFL: Gracie vs. MiletichSeptember 23, 200634:00 Moline, Illinois, United States
Loss43–12–2 (1)Ryan McGivernDecision (unanimous)IFL: Championship 2006June 3, 200634:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win43–11–2 (1)Delson HelenoDQ (illegal kick)IFL: Legends Championship 2006April 29, 200613:59 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesHallman unable to continue after illegal soccer kick.
Win42–11–2 (1)Ray PeralesSubmission (rear-naked choke)Valor Fighting: Showdown at Cache CreekFebruary 3, 200610:33 Brooks, California, United States
Loss41–11–2 (1) Jorge Rivera Decision (unanimous) UFC 55 October 7, 200535:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win41–10–2 (1)Nick TyreeSubmission (guillotine choke)Valor Fighting: Medford MayhemJuly 16, 200512:27 Medford, Oregon, United States
Loss40–10–2 (1)Ansar ChalangovTKO (corner stoppage)Euphoria: USA vs. RussiaMay 14, 200525:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesBout ended after second round due to Hallman's fatigue. [25]
Win40–9–2 (1)Cedric MarksSubmission (triangle choke)XFC: Dome of Destruction 2April 30, 200512:48 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win39–9–2 (1) Rory Singer Submission (rear-naked choke)AFC 11: Absolute Fighting Championships 11February 12, 200511:19 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United StatesReturn to Middleweight; won the vacant AFC Middleweight Championship. [26]
Win38–9–2 (1)Ross EbañezSubmission (rear-naked choke)ROTR 6: Rumble on the Rock 6November 20, 200411:13 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win37–9–2 (1)Landon ShowalterSubmission (triangle choke)SF 7: FrightnightOctober 23, 200412:04 Gresham, Oregon, United States
Win36–9–2 (1) Mike Seal Submission (rear-naked choke)SF 6: Battleground in RenoSeptember 23, 200410:50 Reno, Nevada, United States
Loss35–9–2 (1) Frank Trigg TKO (punches) UFC 48 June 19, 200414:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win35–8–2 (1)Rob MendezSubmission (rear-naked choke)USA MMA: Extreme Cage CombatMarch 6, 200410:56 Shelton, Washington, United States
Win34–8–2 (1)Jason StumpfSubmission (triangle choke)URC 7: Ultimate Ring Challenge 7February 14, 200412:43 Yelm, Washington, United States
Draw33–8–2 (1)J.T. TaylorDrawDB 9: DesertBrawl 9November 8, 200335:00 Bend, Oregon, United States
Win33–8–1 (1) Ray Cooper Submission (guillotine choke)Rumble on the Rock 4October 10, 200310:43 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss32–8–1 (1) Drew Fickett Decision (split) KOTC 28: More Punishment August 16, 200335:00 Reno, Nevada, United States Lightweight bout.
Win32–7–1 (1)Brandon OlsenSubmission (armbar)AOW: Art of War 2June 21, 20031N/A Kalispell, Montana, United States
Win31–7–1 (1)Chris IrvineSubmission (rear-naked choke)URC 5: Ultimate Ring Challenge 5May 24, 200311:43 Lacey, Washington, United States
Win30–7–1 (1)Lee HendersonTKO (punches)XRW: Xtreme Ring Wars 2May 10, 200310:37 Pasco, Washington, United States
Win29–7–1 (1)Vince GuzmanSubmission (rear-naked choke)XRW: Xtreme Ring Wars 1March 15, 200313:28 Wenatchee, Washington, United States
Draw28–7–1 (1) Ronald Jhun Draw KOTC 19: Street Fighter December 7, 200225:00 San Jacinto, California, United States
Loss28–7 (1) Frank Trigg TKO (punches) WFA 3: Level 3 November 23, 200213:50 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFor the WFA Welterweight Championship.
Win28–6 (1)Betiss MansouriSubmission (triangle choke) KOTC 18: Sudden Impact November 1, 200213:39 Reno, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Win27–6 (1)Adam OliverSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFCF: Rumble in RochesterAugust 24, 200212:59 Rochester, Washington, United States
Win26–6 (1)Gary DobbinsSubmission (rear-naked choke)PPKA: Road to VictoryMay 25, 200210:20 Longview, Washington, United States
Win25–6 (1)Chris SilvaSubmission (armbar)URC 2: Ultimate Ring Challenge 2April 27, 200212:00 Olympia, Washington, United States
NC24–6 (1) Denis Kang No ContestWFF 1: World Freestyle Fighting 1April 13, 200223:15 Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaHallman unable to continue after illegal up-kick.
Win24–6Buck GreerDecision (split)UA 2: The GatheringMarch 16, 200235:00 Cabazon, California, United States
Win23–6Mathias HughesSubmission (rear-naked choke) MFC 3: Canadian Pride March 3, 200211:05 Grande Prairie, Alberta
Loss22–6Amaury BitettiDecision (split)Shogun 1: Shogun 1December 15, 200135:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesReturn to Middleweight.
Loss22–5 Jens Pulver Decision (unanimous) UFC 33 September 28, 200155:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFor the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win22–4Earl ThompsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)PPKA: MuckelshootAugust 15, 200110:12 Auburn, Washington, United States
Win21–4Dan ShenkSubmission (rear-naked choke)AMC: Revenge of the WarriorsJuly 21, 20011N/A Rochester, Washington, United States
Win20–4Eric DahlbergKO (punch)RITR 2: Rumble in the Ring 2April 28, 200110:12 Auburn, Washington, United States
Win19–4Brent RussellSubmission (americana)AMC: Return of the Gladiators 3March 3, 20011N/A Rochester, Washington, United States
Win18–4 Matt Hughes Submission (armbar) UFC 29 December 16, 200010:20 Tokyo, Japan Welterweight bout.
Win17–4Jordon KlimpDecision (unanimous)UFCF: Tornado ChallengeSeptember 16, 200033:00 Yelm, Washington, United States
Win16–4Jeff SearsSubmission (rear-naked choke)PPKA: Wenatchee RumbleAugust 1, 200012:15 Wenatchee, Washington, United States
Win15–4Murrey SholteyTKO (punches)AMC: Return of the Gladiators 1July 29, 200013:30 Rochester, Washington, United States
Loss14–4Paul RodriguezKO (punch)HOOKnSHOOT: MeltdownJune 10, 200030:18 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Loss14–3 Caol Uno Decision (unanimous)Shooto: R.E.A.D. 3April 2, 200035:00 Osaka, Japan Lightweight debut.
Win14–2Danny BennettTechnical Submission (armbar)UFCF: Battle in Bellevue 2December 4, 199913:16 Bellevue, Washington, United States
Loss13–2 Dave Menne Decision (unanimous) Shooto: 10th Anniversary Event May 29, 199935:00 Yokohama, Japan
Win13–1Danny BennettSubmission (americana)UFCF: Battle in Bellevue 1April 24, 19991N/A Bellevue, Washington, United States
Loss12–1Mike McClureDecision (unanimous)EC 23: Extreme Challenge 23April 2, 1999115:00 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win12–0Gerrald BallingerSubmission (armbar)URC 1: Ultimate Ring Challenge 1March 1, 199911:11 Wenatchee, Washington, United States
Win11–0 Matt Hughes Technical Submission (guillotine choke)Extreme Challenge 21October 17, 199810:17 Hayward, Wisconsin, United States
Win10–0 Shannon Ritch Submission (punches)10:44
Win9–0Allan MollringSubmission (armbar)12:52
Win8–0Phil JohnsSubmission (guillotine choke)EC 20: Extreme Challenge 20August 22, 199813:47 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win7–0Leigh RemediosSubmission (kimura)UWC: Ultimate Warrior ChallengeAugust 2, 199819:45 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win6–0Ulan MooreSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFCF: Night of ChampionsMarch 14, 199811:21 Washington
Win5–0Sean HaleySubmission (bulldog choke)EC 21: Extreme Challenge 21November 21, 199711:05 Washington
Win4–0Jose De La CruzSubmission (americana)TS: Tae ShoSeptember 12, 199713:28 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win3–0Zack GrossDecision (unanimous)UFCF: Clash of the TitansJanuary 11, 199715:00 Washington
Win2–0Hiroki NoritsugiDecision (unanimous)UFCF: Ultimate Fighting 2May 18, 199615:00 Kirkland, Washington, United States
Win1–0Hiroki NoritsugiSubmission (guillotine choke)10:20

Professional boxing record

4 fights1 win3 losses
By knockout02
By decision01
By disqualification10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
4Loss1–3 Flag of the United States.svg Kadin LecoureTKO4October 13, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Coeur d’Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
3Loss1–2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Craig ThomsonTKO2 (8)March 1, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Coeur d’Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
2Win1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Justin MilaniDQ4September 6, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Reef Casino, Ferndale, Washington, U.S.
1Loss0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Frankie OrrUD4Aug 23, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.

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