Best fights of Urijah Faber
Over 16 years as a professional, Urijah Faber has compiled a 35-11 (27) record, including 22 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Urijah Faber submits Jeff Curran
On December 12, 2007 Urijah Faber defended his WEC featherweight title against Jeff Curran. Faber was 28 years old with a record of 19-1, and Curran was 30 with a record of 31-8-1. Faber was on a 11-fight winning streak and Curran was on a 6-fight winning streak. Faber submitted Jeff Curran via guillotine choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
2. Urijah Faber defeats Jens Pulver
On June 1, 2008 Urijah Faber defended his WEC featherweight title against Jens Pulver. Faber was 29 years old with a record of 20-1, and Pulver was 33 with a record of 22-8-1. Faber was on a 12-fight winning streak and Pulver was coming off a win. Faber won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Urijah Faber submits Scott Jorgensen
On April 13, 2013 Urijah Faber faced Scott Jorgensen in a bantamweight bout. Faber was 33 years old with a record of 27-6, and Jorgensen was 30 with a record of 14-6. Both Faber and Jorgensen were coming off a win. Faber submitted Scott Jorgensen via rear-naked choke in the 4th round.
4. Urijah Faber KOs Cole Escovedo
On March 17, 2006 Urijah Faber fought Cole Escovedo for the WEC featherweight title. Faber was 26 years old with a record of 11-1, and Escovedo was 24 with a record of 11-1. Faber was on a 3-fight winning streak and Escovedo was on a 4-fight winning streak. Faber stopped Cole Escovedo via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
5. Urijah Faber KOs Ricky Simón in 46 seconds
On July 13, 2019 Urijah Faber faced Ricky Simón in a bantamweight bout. Faber was 40 years old with a record of 34-10, and Simón was 26 with a record of 15-1. Faber was coming off a win and Simón was on a 8-fight winning streak. Faber stopped Ricky Simón via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Urijah Faber defeats Iuri Alcântara
On August 17, 2013 Urijah Faber faced Iuri Alcântara in a bantamweight bout. Faber was 34 years old with a record of 28-6, and Alcântara was 33 with a record of 29-4. Faber was on a 2-fight winning streak and Alcântara was coming off a win. Faber won via unanimous decision.
7. Urijah Faber chokes out Takeya Mizugaki
On November 11, 2010 Urijah Faber faced Takeya Mizugaki in a bantamweight bout. Faber was 31 years old with a record of 23-4, and Mizugaki was 26 with a record of 13-4-2. Faber was coming off a loss, while Mizugaki was coming off a win. Faber submitted Takeya Mizugaki via choke-out in the 1st round.
8. Urijah Faber submits Ivan Menjivar in their 2nd fight
On February 23, 2013 Urijah Faber faced Ivan Menjivar in a bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Faber was 33 years old with a record of 26-6, and Menjivar was 30 with a record of 25-9. Faber was coming off a loss, while Menjivar was coming off a win. Faber submitted Ivan Menjivar via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
9. Urijah Faber submits Dominick Cruz
On March 24, 2007 Urijah Faber defended his WEC featherweight title against Dominick Cruz. Faber was 27 years old with a record of 17-1, and Cruz was 22 with a record of 9-0. Faber was on a 9-fight winning streak and Cruz was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Faber submitted Dominick Cruz via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
10. Urijah Faber submits Brian Bowles
On November 19, 2011 Urijah Faber faced Brian Bowles in a bantamweight bout. Faber was 32 years old with a record of 25-5, and Bowles was 31 with a record of 10-1. Faber was coming off a loss, while Bowles was on a 2-fight winning streak. Faber submitted Brian Bowles via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.