Steven Siler
Born (1987-02-15) February 15, 1987
Anaheim, California, United States
Other namesSuper
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionLightweight
Featherweight
Reach70.0 in (178 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofOrem, Utah, United States
TeamAbsolute MMA
MMA Lab
The Pit Elevated Fight Team
Years active2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total60
Wins33
By knockout6
By submission18
By decision8
By disqualification1
Losses26
By knockout6
By submission7
By decision13
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Steven Siler (born February 15, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Professional Fighters League. A professional competitor since 2005, he has competed for the UFC, Titan FC, Tachi Palace Fights, and was a competitor on Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller.[2]

Background

Born in Anaheim, Siler moved to Utah from a young age alongside his father Michael Siler Sr., mother Cathy Siler, brother Michael Siler Jr and sister Tara Siler. Siler was unable to compete in wrestling during high school due to poor grades, but made the move to MMA after graduating.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Siler had a nine-fight winning streak with wins over Bellator veterans, Travis Marx and Nick Mamalis. Siler then accepted a bout with future UFC featherweight title challenger, Chad Mendes, at Tachi Palace Fights: Best of Both Worlds. Siler lost the fight inside the first minute of round one via KO.

Siler returned Throwdown MMA, claiming the featherweight title after beating Enoch Wilson. Siler won three more fights after winning the Throwdown title before challenging Cole Escovedo at Showdown Fights: New Blood. Siler lost the fight via submission (triangle choke) in the first round.

The Ultimate Fighter

In 2011, Siler signed to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller.[2] In the first episode, Siler gained entry into the house after defeating Micah Miller via submission at 0:53 of the third round.[4] Siler was picked to be part of Team Miller.[5] In the sixth episode, he did not make the semi-finals, as he lost to Diego Brandao via KO due to a flying knee 30 seconds into the first round.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Despite being eliminated from the TUF season, Siler was signed to a contract with the UFC. Siler was originally scheduled to fight Akira Corassani on December 3, 2011, at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale. However, Corassani was forced out with an injury and replaced by Josh Clopton. Siler defeated Clopton via unanimous decision.[7]

Siler next faced Cole Miller at UFC on FX 2 on March 2, 2012.[8] Siler won the fight via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).[9]

Siler was expected to face Jimy Hettes at UFC on FX 4.[10] However, Hettes was forced out of the bout with an injury and Siler instead faced UFC newcomer Joey Gambino.[11] He won the fight via submission in the first round.[12]

Siler lost a unanimous decision to Darren Elkins on November 17, 2012, at UFC 154.[13]

Siler was again expected to face Jimy Hettes on April 27, 2013, at UFC 159.[14] However, Hettes was once again forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Kurt Holobaugh.[15] Siler won the back-and-forth bout via unanimous decision.[16]

Replacing Akira Corassani on short notice, Siler faced Mike Brown on August 17, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 26.[17] He won the fight via knockout just 50 seconds into the first round.[18]

Siler faced Dennis Bermudez on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31.[19] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[20]

Siler faced Rony Jason on March 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 38.[21] He lost the fight via a controversial TKO stoppage in the first round. Siler was initially dropped by two punches from Jason. Siler, having his back on the mat, immediately throw an up-kick as soon as Rony proceeded to walk toward him. At the very same time the referee stepped in to stop the fight as a conscious Siler was attempting to defend himself.[22]

Siler faced Noad Lahat on July 26, 2014, at UFC on Fox 12.[23] He lost the fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotions shortly after.[24]

Titan Fighting Championship

In October 2014, it was announced that Siler had signed a contract with Titan Fighting Championship.[25] After Desmond Green knocked out Miguel Torres, it was announced that Siler would face Green for the vacant Featherweight championship.[26] The fight took place at Titan FC 32 on December 19, 2014 and Siler lost via unanimous decision.[27]

Professional Fighters League

After fighting in the WSOF, Siler faced Lance Palmer at what was the inaugural event of rebranded organization now known as Professional Fighters League on November 2, 2017. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[28]

2018 season

On April 16, 2018, news surfaced that Siler was set to participate in the inaugural season of Professional Fighters League's featherweight tournament.[29] Simultaneously it was announced that Siler would be facing Magomed Idrisov at PFL 1 on June 7, 2018.[29] After being knocked down, Siler won the fight via first-round submission.[30]

Siler then faced Alexandre Almeida at PFL 4 on July 19, 2018. He won the fight via first-minute submission and advanced to playoffs.[31]

In the quarterfinal, Siler faced Nazareno Malegarie at PFL 8 on October 5, 2018.[32] The bout resulted in a majority draw and Siler advanced to the semifinal via first-round tiebreaker. In the semifinals he faced Alexandre Almeida again, this time winning via disqualification after an illegal upkick performed by Almeida.[33]

In the season final Siler faced Lance Palmer in a rematch at PFL 11 on December 31, 2018. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[34]

2019 season

On March 5, 2019, it was announced that Siler would be returning to participate in the sophomore season of PFL.[35] He made his first appearance of the season against Gadzhi Rabadanov at PFL 2 on May 23, 2019. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[36]

He then faced Jeremy Kennedy at PFL 5 on July 25, 2019. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was eliminated from the tournament.[37]

Post-PFL career

After two seasons in the PFL, Siler challenged Bobby King for the Fierce FC Lightweight Championship on February 27, 2021.[38] He lost the fight via fourth-round submission.

Siler faced Will Brooks on July 30, 2021 at XMMA 2. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[39]

After defeating Carson Hardman at Fierce FC 16 on August 28, 2021 via first-round submission and then losing to Zach Zane at Fierce FC 17 on October 29, 2021 via seven-second knockout. Siler next faced Jakob Scheffel at Showtime FC 1 on February 11, 2022, where he lost the fight via unanimous decision.[40]

Siler would return in April 2022, losing to Tsogookhuu Amarsanaa via unanimous decision, before losing once again against Micah Miller via second round triangle armbar on December 2, 2022 at iKON FC 6.[41]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
60 matches 33 wins 26 losses
By knockout 6 6
By submission 18 7
By decision 8 13
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 33–26–1 Micah Miller Submission (triangle armbar) iKON FC 6 December 2, 2022 2 1:47 Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Loss 33–25–1 Tsogookhuu Amarsanaa Decision (unanimous) Fierce FC 19 April 30, 2022 3 5:00 West Valley City, Utah, United States Catchweight (165 lb) bout.
Loss 33–24–1 Jakob Scheffel Decision (unanimous) Showtime FC 1 February 11, 2022 3 5:00 Lakeland, Florida, United States Welterweight debut.
Loss 33–23–1 Zach Zane TKO (strikes) Fierce FC 17: Siler vs. Zane October 29, 2021 1 0:07 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Catchweight (165 lbs) bout.
Win 33–22–1 Carson Hardman Submission (rear-naked choke) Fierce FC 16: Siler vs. Hardman August 28, 2021 1 4:37 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss 32–22–1 Will Brooks Decision (unanimous) XMMA 2: Saunders vs. Nijem July 30, 2021 3 5:00 Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Loss 32–21–1 Bobby King Submission (armbar) Fierce FC: Will Power February 27, 2021 4 0:57 West Valley City, Utah, United States For the Fierce FC Lightweight Championship.
Loss 32–20–1 Jeremy Kennedy Decision (unanimous) PFL 5 July 25, 2019 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States 2019 PFL Featherweight Second Round.
Loss 32–19–1 Gadzhi Rabadanov Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 May 23, 2019 3 5:00 Uniondale, New York, United States 2019 PFL Featherweight Opening Round.
Loss 32–18–1 Lance Palmer Decision (unanimous) PFL 11 December 31, 2018 5 5:00 New York City, New York, United States For the 2018 PFL Featherweight Championship.
Win 32–17–1 Alexandre Almeida DQ (illegal upkick) PFL 8 October 5, 2018 2 0:52 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States 2018 PFL Featherweight Semifinal bout.
Draw 31–17–1 Nazareno Malegarie Draw (majority) 2 5:00 2018 PFL Featherweight Quarterfinal bout. Advanced via first round tiebreaker.
Win 31–17 Alexandre Almeida Technical submission (guillotine choke) PFL 4 July 19, 2018 1 0:35 Uniondale, New York, United States
Win 30–17 Magomed Idrisov Submission (triangle choke) PFL 1 June 7, 2018 1 4:19 New York City, New York, United States
Loss 29–17 Lance Palmer Decision (unanimous) PFL: Fight Night November 2, 2017 3 5:00 Washington, D.C., United States
Loss 29–16 Hakeem Dawodu Decision (unanimous) WSOF 35 March 18, 2017 3 5:00 Verona, New York, United States
Win 29–15 Patrick Reeves KO Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 28 August 16, 2016 1 0:13 Ogden, Utah, United States
Loss 28–15 Andre Harrison Decision (split) Titan FC 37 March 4, 2016 5 5:00 Ridgefield, Washington, United States For the Titan FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 28–14 Scott Thometz Decision (unanimous) Front Street Fights 7 November 13, 2015 3 5:00 Boise, Idaho, United States
Win 27–14 Austin Springer Submission (guillotine choke) Titan FC 35 September 19, 2015 1 1:04 Ridgefield, Washington, United States Return to Featherweight.
Win 26–14 Joshua Tyler Submission (rear-naked choke) Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 27 August 7, 2015 1 3:05 Ogden, Utah, United States
Win 25–14 Jack Montgomery TKO (punches) World Fighting Championships 41 June 22, 2015 1 2:32 Reno, Nevada, United States Lightweight debut.
Win 24–14 Brandon Hempleman TKO (punches) Front Street Fights 4 February 20, 2015 1 2:45 Boise, Idaho, United States
Loss 23–14 Desmond Green Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 32 December 19, 2014 5 5:00 Lowell, Massachusetts, United States For the inaugural Titan FC Featherweight Championship.
Loss 23–13 Noad Lahat Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown July 26, 2014 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States
Loss 23–12 Rony Jason TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson 2 March 23, 2014 1 1:17 Natal, Brazil
Loss 23–11 Dennis Bermudez Decision (unanimous) UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 November 6, 2013 3 5:00 Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States
Win 23–10 Mike Brown KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen August 17, 2013 1 0:50 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 22–10 Kurt Holobaugh Decision (unanimous) UFC 159 April 27, 2013 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Loss 21–10 Darren Elkins Decision (unanimous) UFC 154 November 17, 2012 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 21–9 Joey Gambino Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida June 22, 2012 1 2:47 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 20–9 Cole Miller Decision (unanimous) UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann March 3, 2012 3 5:00 Sydney, Australia
Win 19–9 Josh Clopton Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale December 3, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 18–9 Cole Escovedo Submission (triangle choke) Showdown Fights: New Blood January 28, 2011 1 2:30 Orem, Utah, United States
Win 18–8 Steve Sharp Submission (guillotine choke) WCFC: World Championship Full Contact October 16, 2010 1 0:45 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 17–8 Dennis Davis Submission (triangle choke) Showdown Fights: Respect September 24, 2010 1 1:22 Orem, Utah, United States
Win 16–8 James Francis Submission (guillotine choke) WCFC: The Beginning September 4, 2010 1 0:21 Ogden, Utah, United States
Win 15–8 Enoch Wilson Decision (unanimous) Throwdown Showdown 5: Homecoming November 20, 2009 5 5:00 Orem, Utah, United States Won the Showdown Featherweight Championship
Loss 14–8 Chad Mendes KO (punches) TPF: Best of Both Worlds July 16, 2009 1 0:44 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 14–7 Shawn Bias Submission (guillotine choke) Throwdown Showdown 4: Cuatro June 6, 2009 1 3:15 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Win 13–7 Nick Mamalis Submission (guillotine choke) Throwdown Showdown 3: Big Time February 20, 2009 1 1:25 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 12–7 Camrann Pacheco Submission (rear-naked choke) Throwdown Showdown 2: The Return September 26, 2008 1 2:29 Orem, Utah, United States
Win 11–7 Olly Bradstreet Submission (guillotine choke) Total Mayhem 2 August 16, 2008 1 3:47 Ogden, Utah, United States
Win 10–7 Travis Marx Submission (triangle choke) Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 2 May 17, 2008 2 3:35 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 9–7 Dan Berry Submission UCE: Round 30: Episode 11 March 15, 2008 1 1:27 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 8–7 Mikael Smith TKO (punches) Bush Cree Promotions August 25, 2007 2 0:12 Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
Win 7–7 John Sharp Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Fighting Championship 3 August 10, 2007 1 1:47 Ogden, Utah, United States
Win 6–7 Lance Gorman Submission (rear-naked choke) UCE: Round 26: Episode 13 June 30, 2007 2 1:43 Tooele, Utah, United States
Loss 5–7 Olly Bradstreet Submission (guillotine choke) UCE: Round 26: Finals June 16, 2007 2 1:50 St. George, Utah, United States
Win 5–6 Travis Worenscroft Submission (rear-naked choke) UCE: Round 26: Episode 9 Day 1 June 1, 2007 1 1:50 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss 4–6 Matt May TKO (punches) XFS 5: Heavy Hitters May 12, 2007 4 2:27 Boise, Idaho, United States
Loss 4–5 Dwayne Shelton Submission (rear-naked choke) Combat Sports Challenge March 24, 2007 1 3:14 Richmond, Virginia, United States
Win 4–4 Matthew Rider TKO (strikes) UCE: Round 25: Episode 9 Day 1 March 2, 2007 1 2:26 West Jordan, Utah, United States
Loss 3–4 Olly Bradstreet Submission (rear-naked choke) UCE: Round 23: Finals November 18, 2006 1 3:07 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Win 3–3 Kawaika Kauwe Decision (split) UCE: Round 23: Episode 6 Day 1 November 3, 2006 3 3:00 West Jordan, Utah, United States
Loss 2–3 Kawaika Kauwe TKO (injury) UCE: Round 22: Episode 2 July 29, 2006 2 0:45 Tooele, Utah, United States
Loss 2–2 Kawaika Kauwe Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UCE: Round 21: Underage Show June 24, 2006 1 1:54 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 2–1 Jared Garn Decision (split) UCE: Round 20: Episode 7 April 15, 2006 3 3:00 West Jordan, Utah, United States
Loss 1–1 Olly Bradstreet TKO (punches) UCE: Round 18: Episode 5 Day 1 December 2, 2005 1 2:03 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 1–0 Samuel Hewitt Decision (split) UCE: Round 14: Finals April 23, 2005 3 3:00 West Valley City, Utah, United States

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