Steven Scott Siler was born on February 15,1987 and is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Professional Fighters League.
35 Facts About Steven Siler
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Steven Siler was unable to compete in wrestling during high school due to poor grades, but made the move to MMA after graduating.
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Steven Siler had a nine-fight winning streak with wins over Bellator veterans, Travis Marx and Nick Mamalis.
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Steven Siler then accepted a bout with future UFC featherweight title challenger, Chad Mendes, at Tachi Palace Fights: Best of Both Worlds.
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Steven Siler lost the fight inside the first minute of round one via KO.
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Steven Siler returned Throwdown MMA, claiming the featherweight title after beating Enoch Wilson.
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Steven Siler won three more fights after winning the Throwdown title before challenging Cole Escovedo at Showdown Fights: New Blood.
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Steven Siler lost the fight via submission in the first round.
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In 2011, Steven Siler signed to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller.
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Steven Siler was scheduled to fight Akira Corassani on December 3,2011, at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale.
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Steven Siler next faced Cole Miller at UFC on FX 2 on March 2,2012.
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Steven Siler won the fight via unanimous decision.
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Steven Siler was expected to face Jimy Hettes at UFC on FX 4.
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However, Hettes was forced out of the bout with an injury and Steven Siler instead faced UFC newcomer Joey Gambino.
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Steven Siler won the fight via submission in the first round.
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Steven Siler lost a unanimous decision to Darren Elkins on November 17,2012, at UFC 154.
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Steven Siler was again expected to face Jimy Hettes on April 27,2013, at UFC 159.
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Steven Siler won the fight via knockout just 50 seconds into the first round.
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Steven Siler faced Dennis Bermudez on November 6,2013, at UFC Fight Night 31.
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Steven Siler faced Rony Jason on March 23,2014, at UFC Fight Night 38.
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Steven Siler lost the fight via a controversial TKO stoppage in the first round.
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Steven Siler, having his back on the mat, immediately throw an up-kick as soon as Rony proceeded to walk toward him.
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At the very same time the referee stepped in to stop the fight as a conscious Steven Siler was attempting to defend himself.
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Steven Siler faced Noad Lahat on July 26,2014, at UFC on Fox 12.
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Steven Siler lost the fight via unanimous decision, and was released from the promotions shortly after.
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In October 2014, it was announced that Steven Siler had signed a contract with Titan Fighting Championship.
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Simultaneously it was announced that Steven Siler would be facing Magomed Idrisov at PFL 1 on June 7,2018.
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Steven Siler then faced Alexandre Almeida at PFL 4 on July 19,2018.
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Steven Siler won the fight via first-minute submission and advanced to playoffs.
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On March 5,2019, it was announced that Steven Siler would be returning to participate in the sophomore season of PFL.
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Steven Siler made his first appearance of the season against Gadzhi Rabadanov at PFL 2 on May 23,2019.
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Steven Siler then faced Jeremy Kennedy at PFL 5 on July 25,2019.
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Steven Siler lost the fight via unanimous decision and was eliminated from the tournament.
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Steven Siler faced Will Brooks on July 30,2021 at XMMA 2.
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Steven Siler next faced Jakob Scheffel at Showtime FC 1 on February 11,2022, where he lost the fight via unanimous decision.