Dennis “Superman” Hallman's Professional MMA debut
Hallman made his professional debut against Hiroki Noritsugi on May 18, 1996, fighting on the main card of UFCF: Ultimate Fighting 2.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Hiroki Noritsugi who carried a 0-1-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Dennis Hallman beat Hiroki Noritsugi by Decision at 10:00 of Round 1.
Dennis “Superman” Hallman's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Hallman made his debut in the UFC against Matt Hughes on December 16, 2000, fighting on the main card of UFC 29: Defense of the Belts having compiled a 16-4-0 professional MMA record.
Dennis Hallman beat Matt Hughes by Submission at 0:20 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Hallman has gone on to fight a total of 9 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 4-5-0.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Hallman took his next fight at UFCF on March 3, 2001, fighting against Brent Russell on the main card of UFCF: Return Of The Gladiators 3.
Dennis Hallman beat Brent Russell by Submission at of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 4 fights outside of the promotion, Hallman returned to the UFC on September 28, 2001, fighting against Jens Pulver on the co-main event of UFC 33: Victory in Vegas.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 21-4-0
Dennis Hallman lost to Jens Pulver by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Lightweight Championship loss to Jens Pulver
Hallman lost his 1st lightweight title challenge, losing to Jens Pulver on September 28, 2001 at UFC 33: Victory in Vegas.
Dennis Hallman lost to Jens Pulver by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 19 fights outside of the promotion, Hallman returned to the UFC on June 19, 2004, fighting against Frank Trigg on the main card of UFC 48: Payback.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 34-8-2
Dennis Hallman lost to Frank Trigg by KO/TKO at 4:15 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 7 fights outside of the promotion, Hallman returned to the UFC on October 7, 2005, fighting against Jorge Rivera on the preliminary card of UFC 55: Fury.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 40-10-2
Dennis Hallman lost to Jorge Rivera by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 8 fights outside of the promotion, Hallman returned to the UFC on December 5, 2009, fighting against John Howard on the preliminary card of The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 47-12-2
Dennis Hallman lost to John Howard by KO/TKO at 4:55 of Round 3.
The first man to defeat John Makdessi
Hallman defeated the previously unbeaten John Makdessi on December 10, 2011, at UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida. John Makdessi came into the fight with a 9-0-0 record. Hallman was a +145 betting underdog going into the fight. Dennis Hallman beat John Makdessi by Submission at 2:58 of Round 1.
When was Dennis Hallman's last win?
Hallman's last win came against Alexey Shapovalov at Union Of Veterans on Saturday December 21, 2013. Dennis Hallman beat Alexey Shapovalov by Submission at 1:07 of Round 2.