Serhiy Sidey • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC on ESPN(5/3/25) Sidey won a three round unanimous decision over Cameron Smotherman
• UFC Fight Night(11/2/24) Sidey won a three round split decision over Garrett Armfield
• UFC 297(1/20/24) Sidey lost a three round split decision to Ramon Taveras
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 7
• Episode five(9/5/23) Sidey stopped Ramon Taveras via strikes at 2:26 of the first round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2018

Seven wins by KO, one by submission (triangle)

Has won seven of his last eight

Four first-round finishes

Owns first-round TKO win over UFC vet Walel Watson in March 2023

Reported 4-2 amateur record

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I started training right before high school. I was getting bullied and wanted to build self-confidence.

Q: Training

ANSWER: Wake up, cold shower, meditation, morning pro MMA practice, come home, recharge, train again at night, recovery work (sauna, cold plunge, mobility work). Usually, 2-3 sessions a day. Night routine: get optimized sleep to train hard again the next day.

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: 4-time BFL champion (British Columbia), BTC fight champion (Ontario)

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: My coaches Gavin Hesson and Lyndon Whitlock

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: It means that I’m on the right path to become the best in the world and to test my skills against the best in the world. Also, it’s the place to build my brand and make money to set up my family and loved ones for life.

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: I studied Criminal Justice at the University of Guelph-Humber in Toronto.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: Snowboarding instructor

Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?

ANSWER: Rage in the Cage 150-lb champ

Q: Ranks in any martial arts styles:

ANSWER: Purple belt in BJJ

Q: Favorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: D’Arce choke

Q: Favorite Striking technique:

ANSWER: Headkick