Fighter

Urijah Faber

"The California Kid"

35-11-0★ 4bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

pro-combat-jj 2-0Grappling 1-5-1pro-wrestling 0-2

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Urijah Faber holds a professional MMA record of 35-11-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 46 bouts on record. Urijah Faber has won 35 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 18 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Urijah Faber lands 2.65 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 1.54 takedowns per 15 minutes. Urijah Faber also has 7 recorded Grappling bouts. Urijah Faber also has 2 recorded wrestling bouts. Urijah Faber also has 2 recorded combat-jj bouts. Most recent fight: December 14, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 67"170 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1979-05-14
Age: 47
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Isla Vista, California, United States

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)

Punch power72

Kick power63

Punch speed90

Kick speed70

Accuracy75

Takedowns95

Ground striking96

Submissions96

Chin93

Body strength73

Cardio96

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 35-11-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.65per min

40% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.59per min

64% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.54per 15 min

30% success

Takedowns stuffed58%

Submission attempts0.8per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Urijah Faber has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×1★ SOTN ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 2 pre-2012 awards are not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Urijah Faber earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Petr Yan
UFCUFC 245: Usman vs Covington· Dec 14, 2019· Bantamweight· 35-10 vs 13-1
TKO
R3 · 0:43
WIN
vs Ricky Simon
UFCUFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs Ladd· Jul 14, 2019· Bantamweight· 34-10 vs 15-1
TKO
R1 · 0:46
POTN
WIN
vs Brad Pickett
UFCUFC Fight Night: VanZant vs Waterson· Dec 18, 2016· Bantamweight· 33-10 vs 26-12
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jimmie Rivera
UFCUFC 203: Miocic vs Overeem· Sep 11, 2016· Bantamweight· 33-9 vs 19-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Dominick CruzTitle bout
UFCUFC 199: Rockhold vs Bisping 2· Jun 5, 2016· Bantamweight· 33-8 vs 21-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Frankie Saenz
UFCUFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· Dec 12, 2015· Bantamweight· 32-8 vs 10-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Frankie Edgar
UFCUFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Faber· May 17, 2015· Featherweight· 32-7 vs 18-4-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Francisco Rivera
UFCUFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II· Dec 6, 2014· Bantamweight· 31-7 vs 10-3
SUB
R2 · 1:34
WIN
vs Alex Caceres
UFCUFC 175: Weidman vs Machida· Jul 5, 2014· Bantamweight· 30-7 vs 10-5
SUB
R3 · 1:09
LOSS
vs Renan BaraoTitle bout
UFCUFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· Feb 1, 2014· Bantamweight· 30-6 vs 31-1
TKO
R1 · 3:42
WIN
vs Michael McDonald
UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2· Dec 14, 2013· Bantamweight· 29-6 vs 16-2
SUB
R2 · 3:22
SOTN
WIN
vs Iuri Alcantara
UFCUFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· Aug 18, 2013· Bantamweight· 28-6 vs 29-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Scott Jorgensen
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale· Apr 13, 2013· Bantamweight· 27-6 vs 14-6
SUB
R4 · 3:16
WIN
vs Ivan Menjivar
UFCUFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche· Feb 23, 2013· Bantamweight· 26-6 vs 25-9
SUB
R1 · 4:34
LOSS
vs Renan BaraoTitle bout
UFCUFC 149: Faber vs Barao· Jul 21, 2012· Interim Bantamweight· 26-5 vs 28-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Brian Bowles
UFCUFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson· Nov 20, 2011· Bantamweight· 25-5 vs 10-1
SUB
R2 · 1:27
SOTN
LOSS
vs Dominick CruzTitle bout
UFCUFC 132: Cruz vs Faber· Jul 2, 2011· Bantamweight· 25-4 vs 17-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Eddie Wineland
UFCUFC 128: SHOGUN vs JONES· Mar 20, 2011· Bantamweight· 24-4 vs 18-6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Takeya Mizugaki
WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki· Nov 11, 2010· Bantamweight· 23-4 vs 13-4-2
SUB
R1 · 4:50
LOSS
vs Jose Aldo
WEC 48: Aldo vs Faber· Apr 24, 2010· Featherweight· 23-3 vs 16-1
UD
WIN
vs Raphael Assuncao
WEC 46: Varner vs Henderson· Jan 10, 2010· Featherweight· 22-3 vs 14-1
SUB
R3 · 3:49
LOSS
vs Mike Brown
WEC 41: Brown vs. Faber 2· Jun 7, 2009· Featherweight· 22-2 vs 20-4
UD
WIN
vs Jens Pulver
WEC 38: Varner vs. Cerrone· Jan 25, 2009· Featherweight· 21-2 vs 22-10-1
SUB
R1 · 1:34
LOSS
vs Mike Brown
WEC 36: Faber vs Brown· Nov 5, 2008· Featherweight· 21-1 vs 18-4
TKO
R1 · 2:23
WIN
vs Jens Pulver×9Title bout · Title win #9
WEC 34: Faber vs. Pulver· Jun 1, 2008· Featherweight· 20-1 vs 22-8-1
UD
WIN
vs Jeff Curran×8Title bout · Title win #8
WEC 31: Faber vs Curran· Dec 12, 2007· Featherweight· 19-1 vs 32-8-1
SUB
R2 · 4:34
WIN
vs Chance Farrar×7Title bout · Title win #7
WEC 28: WrekCage· Jun 3, 2007· Featherweight· 18-1 vs 5-0
SUB
R1 · 3:19
WIN
vs Dominick Cruz×6Title bout · Title win #6
WEC 26: Condit vs Alessio· Mar 24, 2007· Featherweight· 17-1 vs 9-0
SUB
R1 · 1:38
WIN
vs Joe Pearson×5Title bout · Title win #5
WEC 25: McCullough vs. Cope· Jan 20, 2007· Featherweight· 16-1 vs 17-7-1
SUB
R1 · 2:31
WIN
vs Bibiano Fernandes
KOTC: All Stars· Oct 28, 2006· Featherweight· 15-1 vs 1-0
TKO
R1 · 4:16
WIN
vs Enoch Wilson
California Regional· Sep 9, 2006· 14-1 vs 7-2
TKO
WIN
vs Naoya Uematsu
Gladiator Challenge· Jul 1, 2006· 13-1 vs 14-5-2
TKO
WIN
vs Charlie Valencia×4Title bout · Title win #4
KOTC: Predator Returns· May 13, 2006· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 7-0
SUB
R1 · 3:09
WIN
vs Cole Escovedo
WEC 19: Undisputed· Mar 17, 2006· Featherweight· 11-1 vs 11-1
TKO
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ivan Menjivar
TKO Major League MMA· Jan 28, 2006· 10-1 vs 17-4
DQ
WIN
vs Charles Bennett
Gladiator Challenge· Dec 11, 2005· 9-1 vs 16-10-2
SUB
WIN
vs Shawn Bias×3Title bout · Title win #3
KOTC: Execution Day· Oct 29, 2005· Featherweight· 8-1 vs 3-1
SUB
R1 · 1:24
LOSS
vs Tyson Griffin
Gladiator Challenge· Sep 10, 2005· 8-0 vs 2-0
TKO
WIN
vs Hiroyuki Abe×2Title bout · Title win #2
KOTC: Mortal Sins· May 7, 2005· Featherweight· 7-0 vs 5-6-2
TKO
R3 · 2:37
WIN
vs David Granados
Gladiator Challenge· Mar 13, 2005· 6-0 vs 1-0
SUB
WIN
vs Eben Kaneshiro×1Title bout · Title win #1
KOTC: Revenge· Nov 14, 2004· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 4-1
TKO
R3 · 4:33
WIN
vs Rami Boukai
KOTC: Relentless· Sep 24, 2004· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 2-1
MD
WIN
vs Del Hawkins
Gladiator Challenge· Aug 19, 2004· 3-0 vs 17-8
TKO
WIN
vs David Velasquez
Gladiator Challenge· Jun 3, 2004· 2-0 vs 9-7
DEC
WIN
vs George Adkins
Gladiator Challenge· Feb 12, 2004· 1-0 vs 1-2
TKO
WIN
vs Jay Valencia
Gladiator Challenge· Nov 13, 2003· 0-0 vs 1-2
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Urijah Faber's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #1 Bantamweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked: 164

Men's Pound-for-Pound

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1702▼9
Peak: 1893Dec 14, 2013
Rated fights: 46

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Frequently asked questions

When does Urijah Faber fight next?

Urijah Faber has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Urijah Faber's record?

Urijah Faber's professional MMA record is 35-11-0.

Who is Urijah Faber fighting next?

Urijah Faber's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Urijah Faber fight last?

Urijah Faber most recently fought Petr Yan at UFC 245: Usman vs Covington on Saturday, December 14, 2019, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Urijah Faber fight in?

Urijah Faber fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Urijah Faber have?

Urijah Faber has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 18 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Urijah Faber won?

Urijah Faber has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night, 2× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Urijah Faber?

Urijah Faber is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Urijah Faber weigh?

Urijah Faber weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Urijah Faber's reach?

Urijah Faber has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is Urijah Faber?

Urijah Faber is 47 years old (born May 14, 1979).

Where is Urijah Faber from?

Urijah Faber is from United States.

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