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 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 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.
3. 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.
4. Urijah Faber defeats Eddie Wineland
On March 19, 2011 Urijah Faber faced Eddie Wineland in a bantamweight bout. Faber was 31 years old with a record of 24-4, and Wineland was 26 with a record of 18-6-1. Faber was coming off a win and Wineland was on a 4-fight winning streak. Faber won via unanimous decision.
5. Urijah Faber submits Chance Farrar
On June 3, 2007 Urijah Faber defended his WEC featherweight title against Chance Farrar. Faber was 28 years old with a record of 18-1, and Farrar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Faber was on a 10-fight winning streak. Faber submitted Chance Farrar via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
6. Urijah Faber KOs Joe Pearson
On January 20, 2007 Urijah Faber defended his WEC featherweight title against Joe Pearson. Faber was 27 years old with a record of 16-1, and Pearson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Faber was on a 8-fight winning streak. Faber stopped Joe Pearson via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Urijah Faber submits Shawn Bias
On October 29, 2005 Urijah Faber defended his KOTC bantamweight title against Shawn Bias. Faber was 26 years old with a record of 8-1, and Bias was 0 with a record of 0-0. Faber was coming off a loss. Faber submitted Shawn Bias via standing guillotine choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.