LAS VEGAS, Nev. – UFC lightweight veterans Spencer Fisher (23-5) and Dennis Siver (15-7) will face one another on June 19 as part of “The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale” at the Palms Casino Resort.
ProMMAnow.com confirmed the bout with Fisher’s manager, K.O. Dynasty CEO Mickey Dubberly, on Tuesday. Dubberly said Fisher had already signed his bout agreement.
Fisher is coming off a loss to Joe Stevenson at UFC 104 and has won six of his last ten fights. Siver is coming off a loss to Ross Pearson at Fight Night 21 and has also won six of his last ten bouts.
On paper, it is a fairly even match-up. With both fighters being well-rounded, Siver favoring submissions and Fisher favoring striking, it should prove to be an entertaining bout. Both lightweights will be looking to get back on the winning track in this one.
Other bouts which are expected to take place on this card include Keith Jardine vs. Matt Hamill, Aaron Simpson vs. Chris Leben, and
James McSweeney vs. Travis Browne.