Introduction
Steven Scott Siler (born February 15, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist, who formerly competed in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was a competitor on Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller.
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 had signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller. In the first episode, Siler gained entry into the house after defeating, Micah Miller, via submission at 0:53 of the third round. Siler was picked to be part of Team Miller. 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.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
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.
Siler next faced Cole Miller at UFC on FX 2 on March 2, 2012. Siler won the fight via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Siler was expected to face Jimy Hettes at UFC on FX 4. However, Hettes was forced out of the bout with an injury and Siler instead faced UFC newcomer Joey Gambino. He won the fight via submission in the first round.
Siler lost a unanimous decision to Darren Elkins on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154.
Siler was expected to face Jimy Hettes on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159. However, Hettes was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Kurt Holobaugh. Siler won the back-and-forth bout via unanimous decision.
Siler faced Mike Brown on August 17, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 26. He won the fight via knockout just 50 seconds into the first round.
Siler faced Dennis Bermudez on November 6, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 31. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Siler faced Rony Jason on March 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 38. 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.
Siler faced Noad Lahat on July 26, 2014 at UFC on Fox 12. He lost the fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotions shortly after.
Titan Fighting Championship
In October 2014, it was announced that Siler had signed a contract with Titan Fighting Championship. After Desmond Green knocked out Miguel Torres, it was announced that Siler would face Green for the vacant Featherweight championship. The fight took place at Titan FC 32 on December 19, 2014 and Siler lost via unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 43 matches | 28 wins | 15 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 5 |
| By submission | 15 | 5 |
| By decision | 8 | 5 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 28–15 | Andre Harrison | Decision (split) | Titan FC 37 | 000000002016-03-04-0000March 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 | 000000002015-11-13-0000November 13, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Boise, Idaho, United States | |
| Win | 27–14 | Austin Springer | Submission (guillotine choke) | Titan FC 35 | 000000002015-09-19-0000September 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 | 000000002015-08-07-0000August 7, 2015 | 1 | 3:05 | Ogden, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 25–14 | Jack Montgomery | TKO (punches) | World Fighting Championships 41 | 000000002015-06-22-0000June 22, 2015 | 1 | 2:32 | Reno, Nevada, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 24–14 | Brandon Hempleman | TKO (punches) | Front Street Fights 4 | 000000002015-02-20-0000February 20, 2015 | 1 | 2:45 | Boise, Idaho, United States | |
| Loss | 23–14 | Desmond Green | Decision (unanimous) | Titan FC 32 | 000000002014-12-19-0000December 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 | 000000002014-07-26-0000July 26, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Loss | 23–12 | Rony Jason | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson 2 | 000000002014-03-23-0000March 23, 2014 | 1 | 1:17 | Natal, Brazil | |
| Loss | 23–11 | Dennis Bermudez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 | 000000002013-11-06-0000November 6, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States | |
| Win | 23–10 | Mike Brown | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen | 000000002013-08-17-0000August 17, 2013 | 1 | 0:50 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Win | 22–10 | Kurt Holobaugh | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 159 | 000000002013-04-27-0000April 27, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 21–10 | Darren Elkins | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 154 | 000000002012-11-17-0000November 17, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 21–9 | Joey Gambino | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida | 000000002012-06-22-0000June 22, 2012 | 1 | 2:47 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 20–9 | Cole Miller | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann | 000000002012-03-03-0000March 3, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Sydney, Australia | |
| Win | 19–9 | Josh Clopton | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale | 000000002011-12-03-0000December 3, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 18–9 | Cole Escovedo | Submission (triangle choke) | Showdown Fights: New Blood | 000000002011-01-28-0000January 28, 2011 | 1 | 2:30 | Orem, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 18–8 | Steve Sharp | Submission (guillotine choke) | WCFC: World Championship Full Contact | 000000002010-10-16-0000October 16, 2010 | 1 | 0:45 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 17–8 | Dennis Davis | Submission (triangle choke) | Showdown Fights: Respect | 000000002010-09-24-0000September 24, 2010 | 1 | 1:22 | Orem, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 16–8 | James Francis | Submission (guillotine choke) | WCFC: The Beginning | 000000002010-09-04-0000September 4, 2010 | 1 | 0:21 | Ogden, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 15–8 | Enoch Wilson | Decision (unanimous) | Throwdown Showdown 5: Homecoming | 000000002009-11-20-0000November 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 | 000000002009-07-16-0000July 16, 2009 | 1 | 0:44 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 14–7 | Shawn Bias | Submission (guillotine choke) | Throwdown Showdown 4: Cuatro | 000000002009-06-06-0000June 6, 2009 | 1 | 3:15 | West Valley City, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 13–7 | Nick Mamalis | Submission (guillotine choke) | Throwdown Showdown 3: Big Time | 000000002009-02-20-0000February 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 | 000000002008-09-26-0000September 26, 2008 | 1 | 2:29 | Orem, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 11–7 | Olly Bradstreet | Submission (guillotine choke) | Total Mayhem 2 | 000000002008-08-16-0000August 16, 2008 | 1 | 3:47 | Ogden, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 10–7 | Travis Marx | Submission (triangle choke) | Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 2 | 000000002008-05-17-0000May 17, 2008 | 2 | 3:35 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 9–7 | Dan Berry | Submission | UCE: Round 30: Episode 11 | 000000002008-03-15-0000March 15, 2008 | 1 | 1:27 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 8–7 | Mikael Smith | TKO (punches) | Bush Cree Promotions | 000000002007-08-25-0000August 25, 2007 | 2 | 0:12 | Grand Junction, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 7–7 | John Sharp | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cage Fighting Championship 3 | 000000002007-08-10-0000August 10, 2007 | 1 | 1:47 | Ogden, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 6–7 | Lance Gorman | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UCE: Round 26: Episode 13 | 000000002007-06-30-0000June 30, 2007 | 2 | 1:43 | Tooele, Utah, United States | |
| Loss | 5–7 | Olly Bradstreet | Submission (guillotine choke) | UCE: Round 26: Finals | 000000002007-06-16-0000June 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 | 000000002007-06-01-0000June 1, 2007 | 1 | 1:50 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
| Loss | 4–6 | Matt May | TKO (punches) | XFS 5: Heavy Hitters | 000000002007-05-12-0000May 12, 2007 | 4 | 2:27 | Boise, Idaho, United States | |
| Loss | 4–5 | Dwayne Shelton | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Combat Sports Challenge | 000000002007-03-24-0000March 24, 2007 | 1 | 3:14 | Richmond, Virginia, United States | |
| Win | 4–4 | Matthew Rider | TKO (strikes) | UCE: Round 25: Episode 9 Day 1 | 000000002007-03-02-0000March 2, 2007 | 1 | 2:26 | West Jordan, Utah, United States | |
| Loss | 3–4 | Olly Bradstreet | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UCE: Round 23: Finals | 000000002006-11-18-0000November 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 | 000000002006-11-03-0000November 3, 2006 | 3 | 3:00 | West Jordan, Utah, United States | |
| Loss | 2–3 | Kawaika Kauwe | TKO (injury) | UCE: Round 22: Episode 2 | 000000002006-07-29-0000July 29, 2006 | 2 | 0:45 | Tooele, Utah, United States | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Kawaika Kauwe | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | UCE: Round 21: Underage Show | 000000002006-06-24-0000June 24, 2006 | 1 | 1:54 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Jared Garn | Decision (split) | UCE: Round 20: Episode 7 | 000000002006-04-15-0000April 15, 2006 | 3 | 3:00 | West Jordan, Utah, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Olly Bradstreet | TKO (punches) | UCE: Round 18: Episode 5 Day 1 | 000000002005-12-02-0000December 2, 2005 | 1 | 2:03 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Samuel Hewitt | Decision (split) | UCE: Round 14: Finals | 000000002005-04-23-0000April 23, 2005 | 3 | 3:00 | West Valley City, Utah, United States |