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Urijah Faber

Nickname The California Kid Birthdate 5/14/1979
Height / Weight 5'6" - 135 Place of Birth Sacramento, California, United States

UFC 139 results: Urijah Faber defeats Brian Bowles by submission (guillotine choke) 1:27 of round 2.

Urijah Faber is the former WEC featherweight champion, and one of the WEC's most recognizable fighters. He defended his title five times before losing to Mike Brown, then challenged for the title twice afterwards, losing via decision both times. He has now dropped to bantamweight, and is regarded as one of the toughest fighters in the sport.

Marc Ratner: UFC event in Boston is not in jeopardy

UFC put tickets on sale Tuesday for its Aug. 17 show in Boston, and said the show is not in any jeopardy, even though a local newspaper indicated a regulatory issue could have threatened the event.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC 161 'Evans vs Henderson' event

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC 161 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

UFC on FOX Sports 1 #1: Urijah Faber says no one knows Yuri Alcantara, but ‘old man’ Dominick Cruz can learn how to finish fights from him

While Yuri Alcantara doesn’t have the name recognition of other UFC stars, Urijah Faber is well aware of the dangers he will face at UFC on FOX Sports 1, since Alcantra has proved he can finish fights, something Faber says Dominick Cruz should learn.

UFC 162 Fan Expo, 2nd Annual Fight Week schedule of events for Fourth of July weekend in Las Vegas

Full UFC 162 Fan Expo and 2nd Annual Fight Week schedule of events for mixed martial arts (MMA)-fan inspired week-long event, including autograph signings, seminars, concerts and more, from July 3 to July 6 in and around Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Diego Brandao vs. Daniel Pineda booked for UFC on FOX Sports 1

The dynamic featherweight finishers have been added to a loaded card for the UFC's return to Boston.

Diego Brandao vs. Daniel Pineda featherweight fight booked for UFC on FOX Sports 1 debut event

TUF 14 winner Diego Brandao's next fight will come against Daniel Pineda at UFC on FOX Sports 1 #1 on Aug. 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts.

UFC on Fox Sports 1 1 fight card: Shogun vs. Sonnen

The UFC has announced a ton of bouts for their debut show on Fox Sports 1 on August 17th over the last few days, and what we have is one of the deepest free TV cards in a long time.

Morning Report: B.J. Penn not closing door on career, could return at 155 pounds

UFC President Dana White may want B.J. Penn to retire, but the former two-division champ isn't ready to make it that easy.

Urijah Faber vs. Yuri Alcantara on tap for UFC's Boston event

A tantalizing bantamweight showdown is set for August 17 at the TD Garden.

Urijah Faber vs. Yuri Alcantara booked for UFC on FOX Sports 1 debut event in Boston

The UFC's No. 2 ranked bantamweight contender Urijah Faber will meet Yuri Alcantara at the UFC on FOX Sports 1 debut event in Boston, Mass., on Aug. 17, 2013.

Urijah Faber vs. Yuri Alcantara added to UFC on Fox Sports 1 in Boston

A Boston showdown is in store for bantamweight contenders Urijah Faber and Yuri Alcantara.

Changing of the guard: Kenny Florian interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with UFC commentator/analyst and former title challenger Kenny Florian about his TUF season one castmates calling it quits, the highlights of UFC 160 and his first person account of holding UFC events in Brazil

UFC 160 results: George Roop upsets Brian Bowles via TKO

George Roop won for the second time in two months, finishing the former WEC bantamweight champion.

Best of the Best: MMAmania.com's UFC/MMA week in review (5/19/13)

Check out the best of MMAmania.com this past week. Did you get nominated for the best comments, fanposts or more? Come see for yourself inside.

UFC on FOX Sports 1 fight card and rumors for 'Shogun vs. Sonnen' on Aug. 17 in Boston

Chael Sonnen vs. Shogun Rua fight is now official UFC on FOX Sports 1 main event on Aug. 17, 2013, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. See who else is fighting in "Beantown" with our latest UFC on FOX Sports 1 fight card and rumors right here.

Torn ligaments force Renan Barao to officially withdraw from UFC 161 headliner in Winnipeg

Renan Barao is not medically cleared to compete after tearing ligaments in his foot and has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 161 main event opposite Eddie Wineland on June 15, 2013 at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

UFC 160 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2' fights on Facebook (Pt. 1)

Part one of MMAmania.com's UFC 160 preview breaks down 3 of 7 under card "Prelims" fights on Facebook on May 25, 2013: Brian Bowles v George Roop, Estevan Payan v Jeremy Stephens and Nah-Shon Burrell vs Stephen Thompson from MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Opportunity knocks: UFC bantamweight Urijah Faber interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with UFC bantamweight Urijah Faber about the upcoming Opticial Panacea art show he's helping put on this weekend, his MMA Draft project with Phil Davis and all the latest happenings at Team Alpha Male

UFC 160 preview: 25 facts about ‘Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2' in Las Vegas on May 25

With UFC 160 just around the corner, Mike Bohn hits fight fans with 25 facts related to Saturday's (May 25, 2013) event on pay-per-view (PPV) at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Urijah Faber would be willing to fight Eddie Wineland on short notice for UFC 161 main event

Opportunity has knocked for UFC 135 pounder Urijah Faber and he'd be willing to step up and take that number one contender position at bantamweight if called on. Get the full quotes inside.
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