Serhiy Sidey
Canada
Gets right back in win column
Sidey defeated Cameron Smotherman via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa.
ANALYSIS
Sidey had gone to a pair of split decisions in his first two UFC bouts, losing a fight he deserved to win and winning a fight he deserved to lose. He left it in the hands of the judges once again here, but the result wasn't in doubt because Sidey was in firm control the entire way. Smotherman was totally unable to get out of first gear. That allowed Sidey to pick him apart on the feet in addition to landing five takedowns. It was a very competent performance in what was a closely-lined fight. There's nothing in Sidey's background to suggest he is any sort of contender at the highest level, but this was definitely a step in the right direction.
Sidey had gone to a pair of split decisions in his first two UFC bouts, losing a fight he deserved to win and winning a fight he deserved to lose. He left it in the hands of the judges once again here, but the result wasn't in doubt because Sidey was in firm control the entire way. Smotherman was totally unable to get out of first gear. That allowed Sidey to pick him apart on the feet in addition to landing five takedowns. It was a very competent performance in what was a closely-lined fight. There's nothing in Sidey's background to suggest he is any sort of contender at the highest level, but this was definitely a step in the right direction.
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Scheduled against Smotherman
Sidey is scheduled to compete against fellow bantamweight Cameron Smotherman at UFC Fight Night 258 in Des Moines on May 3, per Nolan King of MMA Junkie.
ANALYSIS
UFC Fight Night 258 is scheduled to include Sidey's first 2025 fight. During 2024, he went 1-1, with controversial decisions in both his win and loss. Sidey decisively defeating Smotherman would help erase the negative stigma surrounding the former's previous year.
UFC Fight Night 258 is scheduled to include Sidey's first 2025 fight. During 2024, he went 1-1, with controversial decisions in both his win and loss. Sidey decisively defeating Smotherman would help erase the negative stigma surrounding the former's previous year.
Gifted decision by judges
Sidey defeated Garrett Armfield via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Edmonton.
ANALYSIS
Sidey was the victim of a terrible decision in his UFC debut, a loss to Ramon Taveras last January. The judges got him back here. Sidey looked visibly shocked when Bruce Buffer made the announcement and confirmed in his post-fight press conference that he thought he lost. He was indeed correct. Sidey started quickly before fading. He did very little over the course of the final eight or nine minutes and was dominated over the final five, allowing three takedowns in Round 3 alone. Sidey racked up a ton of knockouts on the Canadian regional scene prior to his UFC arrival, but that power hasn't carried over during his brief time with the company. He's officially 1-1 to begin his run with the promotion.
Sidey was the victim of a terrible decision in his UFC debut, a loss to Ramon Taveras last January. The judges got him back here. Sidey looked visibly shocked when Bruce Buffer made the announcement and confirmed in his post-fight press conference that he thought he lost. He was indeed correct. Sidey started quickly before fading. He did very little over the course of the final eight or nine minutes and was dominated over the final five, allowing three takedowns in Round 3 alone. Sidey racked up a ton of knockouts on the Canadian regional scene prior to his UFC arrival, but that power hasn't carried over during his brief time with the company. He's officially 1-1 to begin his run with the promotion.
Set to face Armfield
Sidey will face Garrett Armfield in a bantamweight fight at UFC Edmonton on Nov. 2, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Sidey will step on the octagon for the first time since late January, when he suffered a defeat against Ramon Taveras. Sidey is still looking for his first win at the UFC level, though he owns a solid 10-2 record as a professional fighter.
Sidey will step on the octagon for the first time since late January, when he suffered a defeat against Ramon Taveras. Sidey is still looking for his first win at the UFC level, though he owns a solid 10-2 record as a professional fighter.
Victim of awful judging decision
Sidey lost to Ramon Taveras via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 28-29) at UFC 297 on Saturday in Toronto.
ANALYSIS
The calendar has moved to 2024, but MMA judges are still submitting woeful scorecards. Sidey was the victim in this instance. He clearly dropped Round 1 to Taveras. He also was clearly the better man over the course of the final ten minutes. Sidey was a bloody mess when all was said and done, so perhaps that influenced the judges, but it's pretty hard to believe he didn't get the call here. The lone good news for Sidey is that he's going to pick up 30 percent of Taveras' purse after the latter missed weight Friday morning. He deserved a better fate.
The calendar has moved to 2024, but MMA judges are still submitting woeful scorecards. Sidey was the victim in this instance. He clearly dropped Round 1 to Taveras. He also was clearly the better man over the course of the final ten minutes. Sidey was a bloody mess when all was said and done, so perhaps that influenced the judges, but it's pretty hard to believe he didn't get the call here. The lone good news for Sidey is that he's going to pick up 30 percent of Taveras' purse after the latter missed weight Friday morning. He deserved a better fate.
Taking on heavy opponent
Sidey will fight Ramon Taveras at a catchweight at UFC 297 on Saturday after Taveras came in over the bantamweight limit, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Taveras missed the bantamweight limit by nearly four pounds and will lose 30 percent of his purse as a result. This bout is a rematch from Dana White's Contender Series in September, during which Sidey was victorious.
Taveras missed the bantamweight limit by nearly four pounds and will lose 30 percent of his purse as a result. This bout is a rematch from Dana White's Contender Series in September, during which Sidey was victorious.