George Sotiropoulos vs. Dennis Siver in the works for UFC 127

A lightweight bout between George Sotiropoulos and Dennis Siver is in the works for UFC 127 in Sotiropoulos' home country of Australia.

UFC president Dana White revealed the match-up after the UFC 123 press conference.

Sotiropoulous (14-2, 7-0 UFC) actively campaigned earlier in the week for a slot on his home country's card. The Aussie then went on to defeat Joe Lauzon by second-round kimura to run his UFC-unbeaten streak to seven.

Siver (17-7, 6-4 UFC) has reversed his UFC fortunes of late, going 5-1 for the promotion in the last two years after a 1-3 start. Most recently, Siver submitted Andre Winner by first-round rear-naked choke at UFC 122.

Sotiropoulos last three fights:
Win (Submission - Kimura) Joe Lauzon - UFC 123
Win (Unanimous Decision) Kurt Pellegrino - UFC 116
Win (Unanimous Decision) Joe Stevenson - UFC 110

Siver last three fights:
Win (Submission - Rear-Naked Choke) Andre Winner - UFC 122
Win (Unanimous Decision) Spencer Fisher - Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale
Loss (Unanimous Decision) Ross Pearson - UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi

George Sotiropoulos vs. Joe Lauzon in the works for UFC 123

A lightweight matchup between George Sotiropoulos and Joe Lauzon is in the works for UFC 123 in a match with title implications.

Sotiropoulos (13-2, 6-0 UFC) has gone undefeated in six UFC bouts, and could be in line for a title shot with another win. The Australian has not lost a fight since a disqualifaction against Shinya Aoki in 2006.

Lauzon (19-5, 6-2 UFC) is coming off of a submission win over Gabe Ruediger in dominant fashion at UFC 118. A win over Sotiropoulos would also put Lauzon on the road to contention.

Sotiropoulos last three fights:

Win (Unanimous Decision) Kurt Pellegrino - UFC 116

Win (Unanimous Decision) Joe Stevenson - UFC 110

Win (Arm Bar Submission) Jason Dent - UFC 106

Lauzon last three fights:

Win (Arm Bar Submission) Gabe Ruediger - UFC 118

Loss (Unanimous Decision) Sam Stout - UFC 108

Win (Arm Bar Submission) Jeremy Stephens - UFC Fight Night 17

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