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Welterweight opponents Karo Parisyan (L) and Dennis Hallman (R) face off at the UFC 123 weigh-in at the Palace of Auburn Hills on November 19, 2010 in Auburn Hills, Michigan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 09:  Dennis Hallman weighs in during the UFC 140 Official Weigh-in at the Air Canada Centre on December 9, 2011 in Toronto, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 09: John Makdessi faces off with Dennis Hallman during the UFC 140 Official Weigh-in at the Air Canada Centre on December 9, 2011 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 10:  John Makdessi absorbs an elbow strike from Dennis Hallman during the UFC 140 event at Air Canada Centre on December 10, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 10:  John Makdessi reacts after suffering a defeat to Dennis Hallman during the UFC 140 event at Air Canada Centre on December 10, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 10:  (L-R) Dennis Hallman attempts to take down John Makdessi during the UFC 140 event at Air Canada Centre on December 10, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 10:  Dennis Hallman reacts after defeating John Makdessi during the UFC 140 event at Air Canada Centre on December 10, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 10:  Dennis Hallman reacts after defeating John Makdessi during the UFC 140 event at Air Canada Centre on December 10, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25:  Piotr Hallman weighs in during the UFC weigh-in event at Manchester Central on October 25, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25:  (L-R) Opponents Al Iaquinta and Piotr Hallman face off during the UFC weigh-in event at Manchester Central on October 25, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26:  Al Iaquinta reacts after his decision victory over Piotr Hallman in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Phones 4 U Arena on October 26, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Dennis Hallman

Dennis Hallman

TRAINING: For this fight I have worked a lot on my striking cardio and my striking skills. Typically I spar several rounds with fresh opposition each round, it's not uncommon to spar 15-20 three minute rounds or, on a light day, 5 five minute rounds.

Thoughts on opponent, Thiago Tavares? Thiago is a very tough guy and a very skilled fighter. He always looks to finish his fights and I expect a serious challenge in this fight.

When and why did you start training for fighting?
I started fighting when I was 19, I didn't know any better. LOL

What ranks and titles have you held?  I was the AFC middleweight champ.  I fought for the UFC lightweight title at UFC 33.  I have been moderately successful in submission wrestling.

Do you have any heroes? Jesus and my Dad

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means that I get to fight the toughest guys at my weight and get proper recognition for doing so.

Did you go to college? I attended community college.

What was your job before you started fighting?
I started fighting when I was 20 so fighting has pretty much been my job for a while, but I have operated a painting company through the years and have worked part time as an electrician.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?
I was the UFCF Amateur Champion (15-0 as an amateur).  I was a HS state wrestling champion.  

Specific accomplishments in pro competition?
I have a lot of wins against tough guys.

If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Cowboy Karate

Favorite grappling technique:
Rear naked choke

Favorite striking technique: Karate chop

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