“The California Kid” Urijah Faber's Professional MMA debut
Faber made his professional debut against Jay Valencia on November 13, 2003, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Jay Valencia who carried a 1-2-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Urijah Faber beat Jay Valencia by Submission at 1:22 of Round 1.
“The California Kid” Urijah Faber's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Faber made his debut in the UFC against Eddie Wineland on March 19, 2011, fighting on the co-main event of UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones having compiled a 24-4-0 professional MMA record.
Urijah Faber beat Eddie Wineland by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Faber has gone on to fight a total of 18 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 11-7-0.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Bantamweight Championship loss to Dominick Cruz
Faber lost his 1st bantamweight title challenge, losing to Dominick Cruz on July 2, 2011 at UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber II.
Urijah Faber lost to Dominick Cruz by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Interim Bantamweight Championship loss to Renan Barão
Faber lost his 1st bantamweight title challenge, losing to Renan Barão on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149: Faber vs. Barao.
Urijah Faber lost to Renan Barão by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Bantamweight Championship loss to Renan Barão
Faber lost his 2nd bantamweight title challenge, losing to Renan Barão on February 1, 2014 at UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber 2.
Urijah Faber lost to Renan Barão by KO/TKO at 3:42 of Round 1.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Bantamweight Championship loss to Dominick Cruz
Faber lost his 3rd bantamweight title challenge, losing to Dominick Cruz on June 4, 2016 at UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2.
Urijah Faber lost to Dominick Cruz by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
When was Urijah Faber's last win?
Faber's last win came against Ricky Simón at UFC on ESPN+ 13 on Saturday July 13, 2019. Urijah Faber beat Ricky Simón by KO/TKO at 0:46 of Round 1. Urijah Faber took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.