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Urijah Faber  "California Kid"
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Born: CA, USA
Fighting Out Of: Sacramento, California
Age: 31
Height: 5' 6" (168 cm)
Weight: 145 lbs. (66 kg)
Overall MMA Record (W-L-D): 23-4-0
Strengths: Excellent submissions, strong takedowns, and lighting-fast hand speed
Languages Spoken: English


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Urijah Faber WEC™ Fight History:


Result Opponent Method Event Date Round Time
Loss Jose Aldo Unanimous Decision ALDO vs FABER Apr-24-2010 5 5:00
Win Raphael Assuncao Submission (Choke) WEC® VARNER vs HENDERSON Jan-10-2010 3 3:49
Loss Mike Brown Unanimous Decision WEC® Brown vs Faber 2 Jun-7-2009 5 5:00
Win Jens Pulver Submission (Choke) WEC® Varner vs Cerrone Jan-25-2009 1 1:34
Loss Mike Brown Technical Knock Out WEC® FABER vs BROWN Live on Versus Nov-5-2008 1 2:23
Win Jens Pulver Unanimous Decision WEC® Live On Versus 6/1 Jun-1-2008 5 5:00
Win Jeff Curran Submission (Choke) WEC® Live on Versus! 12/12 Dec-12-2007 2 4:34
Win Chance Farrar Submission (Other) WEC®: Faber vs Farrar - on Versus Jun-3-2007 1 3:19
Win Dominick Cruz Submission (Other) WEC®: Condit vs Allessio Mar-24-2007 1 1:38
Win Joe Pearson Submission (Other) WEC®: McCullough vs. Cope Jan-20-2007 1 2:31
Win Cole Escovedo TKO Stoppage (Corner) WEC®: Undisputed Mar-17-2006 2 5:00


Fighter Biography

Training: Depends on the day. Usually 4-6 hours per day, mixed between standup and groundwork.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I’ve always had a passion for fighting.  I started wrestling in the 8th grade and have never stopped.  I began training in MMA in 2003 after graduating from UC Davis.

What ranks and titles have you held? Former WEC Featherweight Champion

What is your favorite technique? I like to try to invent new techniques.  My favorite moves come from the moment.

Who were your training partners for this fight? Joseph Benavidez, Chad Mendes, Danny Castillo, Justin Buchholz and TJ Dillashaw

What is your motivation for the fight? I want to be a part of MMA history, and regaining my title is part of that. 

What is your favorite thing about this sport? Just how primal it really is.

How long do you see yourself staying in this sport? I would say probably another 8 years.  I lead a healthy lifestyle and I take care of my body, so expect to see me for a long while.