Serhiy Sidey got to make his UFC debut at home last January, when he faced off with Ramon Taveras in a rematch of their Dana White’s Contender Series encounter at UFC 297 in Toronto. After getting busted up in the first round, the Aegis MMA representative started to find his footing, and by the time the final horn sounded, many in attendance at Scotiabank Arena and watching at home felt like the Burlington, Ontario native had done enough to earn the victory.
The judges felt otherwise, awarding Taveras the split decision win in what was one of the best fights of 2024.