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MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 17: Darren Elkins (white shorts) fights against Steven Siler in their featherweight bout during UFC 154 on November 17, 2012 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Steven Siler

TRAINING: We do team practice in the afternoon then come back and do either technical work or conditioning at night.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2007, after I already had 11 pro fights, because I felt if I took it seriously, I would be able to pursue a future in fighting.

What ranks and titles have you held? Throwdown featherweight title

Do you have any heroes? GSP and Tim Tebow, because I love their work ethic.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It a dream come true. It’s all I've thought about doing since I got into fighting.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked on Hill Air Force base for the company EG&G

Favorite grappling technique: Choking people

Favorite striking technique: Punching people