Urijah Faber is a former MMA fighter from the United States. It’s worth noting that he competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship as a bantamweight and featherweight. He is regarded as one of the sport’s forefathers in establishing the legitimacy of lighter weight classes in MMA.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Urijah Faber |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Urijah Christopher Faber |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 44 years old |
| Birth Date: | 14 May 1979 |
| Birth Place: | Isla Vista, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.63 m |
| Weight: | 61 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | No |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | Yes (Jaslyn) |
| Profession: | American mixed martial artist and actor |
| Net Worth: | $10 million |
Urijah Faber Biography
Urijah Faber was born on May 14, 1979, in the United States. In California, Faber attended Glen Edwards Middle School, Casa Roble High School, and Lincoln High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from the University of California, Davis. Faber amassed numerous major victories with extraordinary and daring trophies and medals in learned martial arts.
Urijah Faber Age, Height, Weight
Urijah Faber was born on May 14, 1979, and is 44 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.63 m, and he weighs 61 kg.
Career
On November 12, 2003, Faber made his professional MMA debut as part of the Gladiator Challenge promotion, defeating the opponent. When he moved to KOTC, he defeated Rami Boukai. In 2005, he successfully defended his KOTC title against Shawn Bias. Faber competed in the World Extreme Cagefighting promotion for the first time on March 17, 2006. After losing to José Aldo at featherweight, Faber dropped to bantamweight.
On August 18, 2010, at WEC 50, Faber was scheduled to face Japanese striker Takeya Mizugaki. Faber, on the other hand, was forced off the card due to an injury. As a result, Mizugaki was also removed from the competition. On December 6, 2014, at UFC181, Faber faced Francisco Rivera. Faber won the fight by submission in the second round. The ending, however, was contentious, as Faber stunned Rivera with an eye poke during a standup exchange.
Urijah Faber Awards and Achievements
Faber’s achievements have inspired a number of athletes. In 2013, he received the World MMA Award.
- UFC Hall of Fame • Most wins in the UFC Bantamweight division (Nine)
- Most finishes in the UFC Bantamweight division (Six) • Most submissions in the UFC Bantamweight division (Six)
- Five successful title defenses
- WEC’s most consecutive title defenses (five)
- WEC’s most successful title defenses (Five)
KOTC Bantamweight Championship - Five successful title defenses in KOTC
- GC Bantamweight Championship
Apart from these accomplishments, Faber is well known for most of his martial arts records, which he set since the beginning of his career.
Urijah Faber’s Net Worth in 2024
Urijah Faber’s estimated net worth as of February 2024 is $10 million, which he earned through his martial arts career and his victories at various levels and world-level competitions. His professional record as of February 2014 was 30-7. Faber is a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is the #2 ranked UFC bantamweight and #15 ranked pound-for-pound fighter as of May 2014. He also co-founded Grace Project and served as a coach on ‘The Ultimate Fighter.’
Urijah Faber is one of the richest MMA fighters in the world, thanks to his exuberant smarts in the ring and his passion for martial arts. He has won a number of championship trophies since entering the industry and has served as an inspiration to many other fighters.
