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Urijah Faber

Urijah Faber is known as an American mixed martial artist and actor who fights as a bantamweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is most famous for being a WEC champion.

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Background and Age

Urijah Christopher Faber was born on May 14, 1979 in Isla Vista, California. Acquiring numerous roots from his mom who is Italian, English and Irish, Faber is also of Dutch ancestry on his father's side. His father's name is Theo Faber while his mom is Suzanne Faber. Ryan Faber and Michaella Tasted are the siblings of Urijah.

An alum of the University of California, Urijah Faber has constantly given the credit of his career accomplishment to his folks who he views as his legends. While at school, the Californian was constantly known for being dynamic in sports.

Career and Net Worth

He made his professional MMA debut on November 12, 2003, with an astonishing success against Poes Manne by a guillotine choke and on February 12, 2004, he proceeded onward to beat George Adkins through substantial strikes. On March 17, 2006, he won the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) Featherweight Championship after beating Cole Escovedo by second-round doctor stoppage. A couple of months after the fact, he battled for the King of the Cage Bantamweight Championship and vanquished Charlie Valencia by rear naked choke at 3:09 of the first round.

Faber retired on December 17, 2016 after his last battle with Brad Pickett. Before his retirement, he shaped the Team Alpha Male fighter's gym in 2004, at the place where he grew up in Sacramento. The association prepares and provides transport for wrestlers to their arranged setting at whatever point they have a match. TAM has become famous through its production of fine wrestlers.

In July 2019, Faber made a comeback to UFC and delighted fans when he beat top prospect Ricky Simon in the first round with a TKO.

Marriage, Wife and Kids

Urijah Faber isn't married at this point but like many famous top fighters, he is often observed with an extensive number of pretty women. Kristi Randel is one of only a handful couple of extraordinary young ladies who were blessed enough to pierce the heart of the attractive California kid. The lovebirds were consistently spotted together.

Despite the fact that it's as yet not clear whether Kristi is the young lady Faber will eventually tie the knot with, his relatives appear to be partial to her. Faber's mom Suzanne is by all accounts in full support and approves of their relationship. She regularly posts pictures of them, on her social media platform.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 14 May, 1979
Age: 41 yrs
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Isla Vista
Education: University of California, Davis
Gender: Male
Description: American mixed martial artist
Net Worth 2021: 9 million
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Last Modified: Feb 19 2023
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