Urijah Faber facing Renan Barao in interim title-fight at UFC 148
As expected, UFC bantamweight Urijah Faber will battle Renan Barao at UFC 148 with divisional gold on the line as part of a match-up meant to determine an interim championship. Current title-holder Dominick Cruz is currently sidelined until early 2013 with a torn ACL. The official announcement of Barao-Faber went down on last night’s episode of the Ultimate Fighter. “Now that I have someone to... [Read More...]
Renan Barao open to the challenge of facing Urijah Faber at UFC 148
When bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz went down with a serious knee injury the UFC wasted little time addressing the issue, stating an interim belt would be created with Urijah Faber challenging a yet-unveiled opponent at UFC 148 where he was originally scheduled to face Cruz. The first name on Faber’s list of potential candidates, as well as those of most fans and media members, was 28-1 Brazilian... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber’s fight at UFC 148 will involve an interim title
The future of the UFC’s bantamweight division became slightly clearer last night when Dana White addressed the status of injured champion Dominick Cruz and rival challenger Urijah Faber. According to the UFC President, Cruz will be out for approximately nine months based on his recent ACL tear though he’ll remain in his role as a coach on the current season of the Ultimate Fighter. With Cruz out... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber open to fighting Renan Barao for interim title
Now UFC bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz is officially out of a planned match with Urijah Faber at UFC 148, what does “The California Kid” hope is in his future? Rather than wait for Cruz to return or dismiss the notion of fighting in July, it turns out Faber wants to face a fellow top contender in the division with the involvement of an interim title. “I’m just waiting to hear... [Read More...]
Dana White catches Urijah Faber off-guard in embarassing situation on latest vlog
UFC President Dana White released his first video blog for this weekend’s UFC on FOX event though none of the content specifically pertains to the card the clip is attached to. However, semantics aside, the outspoken executive’s entry this time around is extremely entertaining nonetheless. In it White captures Urijah Faber outside the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas where the company is currently... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber enjoying TUF 15 win, ready to pick up another one this week
Until this past Friday night, bantamweight Urijah Faber’s back was up against the wall on the Ultimate Fighter 15 where his fighters entered the episode down 0-2 to Dominick Cruz’s collection of talent. Were that not enough pressure, Faber’s top pick (Al Iaquinta) was pegged for action against one of Cruz’s toughest team-members (Myles Jury). However, Iaquinta escaped the bout with a Split... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber bringing Team Alpha Male to Las Vegas for TUF 15
While most fans know Urijah Faber as a former WEC champion and one of the most popular fighters on the UFC rosters, others are aware of the bantamweight’s accomplishments off-camera as the in-gym general at Team Alpha Male where he’s helped develop a number of fighters into top-level talent. Faber will attempt a similar feat starting Friday night as one of the coaches on the Ultimate Fighter 15... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber talks TUF 15, rivalry with Dominick Cruz
This Friday night the newest season of the Ultimate Fighter will flicker into existence on the FX airwaves with a “real time” format to boot including live fights and immediate reaction from all of the involved parties. It will also give former WEC champion Urijah Faber an opportunity to reunite with rival Dominick Cruz in a competitive manner with each coaching a team of TUFers before eventually... [Read More...]
Dominick Cruz, Urijah Faber anxiously awaiting start of TUF 15
Starting next Friday the world will witness a new version of The Ultimate Fighter with sixteen live fights giving fans a look at those making it into the house to compete during the season. The Ultimate Fighter 15 begins on March 9 on FX with coaches Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber heading teams of lightweights/welterweights. Then, in July, Cruz will defend his UFC bantamweight title against Faber with... [Read More...]
Dominick Cruz: “I’m gonna go in there and have my way with him just like I did the last fight.”
The upcoming season of the Ultimate Fighter debuts in a few weeks with a new “live” format and a batch of potential-laden prospects looking to become the show’s next graduate to achieve stardom inside the Octagon. However, one of the most intriguing aspects of TUF 15 has to do with the intense rivalry between coaches Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber. Though both bantamweights are supremely talented... [Read More...]
UFC looking to do Dominick Cruz-Urijah Faber III in July
The UFC now has a tentative date/event targeted for the upcoming title-fight between bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz and fan-favorite Urijah Faber. According to CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, the organization is aiming for July 7 at UFC 148 in Las Vegas, giving the bout both a major stage to play out on as well as an event far enough away to allow Faber-Cruz to fully prepare after coaching this upcoming... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber: “This isn’t the old days of MMA where you can be one dimensional.”
One of the many interested onlookers in the crowd this past Friday night at UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem was none other than bantamweight star Urijah Faber, in town to enjoy the event and celebrate his New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas. And, like scores of those who watched Brock Lesnar retire after his loss to Alistair Overeem, “The California Kid” was disappointed by the former champion’s decision.... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber shaves trademark tresses for a good cause
Since MMA’s inception, countless outsiders have viewed the sport’s participants as little more than beer-swilling, bloodthirsty thugs who are covered in tattoos and could care less about the world around them. However, more enlightened individuals understand exactly how fun-loving, insightful, and compassionate fighters truly are. The latter group had their beliefs affirmed this week when UFC bantamweight... [Read More...]
Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber announced as Ultimate Fighter 15 coaches
Unlike in previous years, UFC officials didn’t make fans wait long to find out who will serve as coaches on the next season of The Ultimate Fighter as it has been announced that UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz and top contender Urijah Faber will mentor up-and-coming lightweights and welterweights on The Ultimate Fighter 15. The season will debut on March 9 on FX with a two hour premiere... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber settles up on TUF 14 Finale bet with Jon Jones
Urijah Faber and Jon Jones made a friendly wager through Twitter this past weekend concerning The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale match between T.J. Dillashaw and John Dodson. Dillashaw, who trains with Faber as part of the Team Alpha Male unit out of Sacramento, California, was defeated by Dodson, a Jackson MMA student alongside Jones. Due to Dodson’s victory, Faber was forced to post a video of him... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber plans to put on a show this weekend at UFC 139
Urijah Faber was the face of the WEC before the organization was folded into the UFC. Now, “The California Kid” hopes to take care of Brian Bowles this Saturday night at UFC 139 and secure himself another shot at UFC bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz. Faber and Cruz are 1-1 against each other, with “The Dominator” having claimed a decision earlier this year. Faber had won two straight, with... [Read More...]
Dana White confirms winner of Bowles vs. Faber gets next crack at championship
UFC President Dana White has put an end to speculation regarding the future of the bantamweight belt by publicly stating what many had already assumed would be true – the winner of the bout between Brian Bowles and Urijah Faber at UFC 139 will emerge as top contender to the division’s title. Bowles and Faber are both former champions under the Zuffa banner who are also widely considered among the... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber going back to Cali in November for bout with Brian Bowles
MMA fans in California got a bit of welcome news this week when it was announced popular area product Urijah Faber will return to his old stomping ground for his next bout in a pairing befitting of the Golden State’s nickname. According to the UFC, the former 145-pound champ will face Brian Bowles, a bantamweight belt-holder in WEC, at UFC 139. It is believed the event will take place in San Jose... [Read More...]
Fireworks upped for UFC 132 with addition of Faber vs. Cruz II
In traditional form the UFC appears to be building an epic card for their annual Fourth of July weekend event after adding a bantamweight title-fight between champ Dominick Cruz and fan-favorite Urijah Faber to a show already involving a co-headlining clash between B.J. Penn and Jon Fitch and a number of other notable match-ups. News of the bantamweights’ upcoming battle was reported by way of the... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 11/19/10
Will B.J. Penn call it a career if he isn’t able to emerge victorious against rival Matt Hughes at UFC 123? Does George Sotiropoulos deserve to be top contender in the lightweight division with a win over Joe Lauzon? Would you rather see Urijah Faber fight for the bantamweight belt or instead put up against fellow WEC icon Miguel Torres? Who turned in most-memorable performance at UFC 122? Keyboard... [Read More...]
