Samuel Travis Sicilia (born February 1, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the featherweight division for Bellator MMA.
[2][3] Sicilia began training in MMA in 2007, taking his first amateur fights late in the year and amassed a 4–1 record before turning professional shortly after.
[4] Sicilia defeated Dominick Cruz training partner, Erin Beach, via an eight-second KO to move into the Ultimate Fighter house, and become an official cast member.
The decision was heavily disputed by many, including UFC president Dana White who claimed, "I think Sicilia got robbed of the opportunity of going to a third round, though.
"[6] Sicilia made his UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale on June 1, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada, against TUF castmate, Cristiano Marcello.
Sicilia dropped to the featherweight division and faced Rony Jason on October 13, 2012, at UFC 153.
[11] Subsequently, Sicilia also pulled out of the bout for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Kevin Souza.
Sicilia was expected to face promotional newcomer Doo Ho Choi on May 24, 2014, at UFC 173.
[20] A rescheduled bout with Doo Ho Choi was expected to take place on July 15, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 71.
[21] However, Choi pulled out of the fight in late June for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Yaotzin Meza.
[28] Sicilia faced promotional newcomer Gavin Tucker on February 19, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 105.
[36] Sicilia was featured in the award-winning mixed martial arts documentary Fight Life, the film is directed by James Z. Feng and released in 2013.