// Roster Index›Bantamweight›Dossier · Urijah Faber
UFC FIGHTER PROFILE_
UFC · UNKNOWNSTOCK 0BANTAMWEIGHT

Urijah
Faber

NICKNAME"The California Kid"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
35-11-0
CURRENT FORM
1L STREAK
CURRENT GYM
Team Alpha Male
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Urijah Faber
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
5'6"
REACH
5'7"
AGE
47
STANCE
ORTHODOX
WEIGHT
Bantamweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
46 BOUTS
WIN
35
LOSS
11
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
76%
35/46 bouts
FINISH RATE
79%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS1L STREAK · 2-3
LLWWL
Form trend 0 over the last 90 days.
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 49% of wins are by sub.

KEY STRENGTHS

Drags it to the mat and hunts the finish — submission threat opens up off transitions.

KEY RISKS

Volume strikers have outpointed across full fights — output drops after R2.

// PERFORMANCE_METRICS · 02_

STRIKE / GRAPPLE
VITALS

Observed profile rates compared with stored weight-class medians where coverage exists. Any fallback uses a labeled UFC reference average; no fallback is presented as a division median.

// SLPM▼ BELOW
2.65
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. ACC▼ BELOW
40%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 46%
// SAPM▲ ABOVE
2.59
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.77
// STR. DEF▲ ABOVE
64%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▲ ABOVE
1.54
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▼ BELOW
30%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▼ BELOW
58%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 60%
// SUB AVG▲ ABOVE
0.80
Submissions/15 min
Reference value 0.50
// QUALITY_OF_COMPETITION · 02B_

WHO THEY
ACTUALLY FOUGHT

A record says how often a fighter won, not against whom. These ratings weigh every result by the opponent's strength at the time, then compare this fighter with the 103 rated fighters on the UFC bantamweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

// RATING
#11
against the 103 rated on the UFC bantamweight roster · Elo 1641
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
87th
percentile · average opponent rated 1609 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
34th
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.05 per fight)

40 rated fights · opponents rated in 87% of recorded fights · last rated fight DEC 14, 2019

// CAREER_BREAKDOWN · 03_

WIN CONDITION MAP

Where the wins come from, and where the losses came from. Method splits by knockout, submission, and decision.

// WINS (35)
n = 35
KO/TKO · 10
SUB · 17
DEC · 7
10
KO/TKO
29%
17
SUB
49%
7
DEC
20%
// LOSSES (11)
n = 11
KO/TKO · 4
DEC · 7
4
KO/TKO
36%
0
SUB
0%
7
DEC
64%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
79% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 10 fights
29%
SUBANY ROUND · 17 fights
49%
DECFULL FIGHT · 7 fights
20%
Top win condition: ko/tko · early rounds.
// DNA_PROFILE · 04_

ATTRIBUTE FINGERPRINT

Evidence-backed 0-100 scores built only from observed profile stats and disclosed bout-history proxies. This is a fixed Blueprint scoring model, not a division percentile; missing axes remain unknown.

// DNA_PROFILE_
3 OBSERVED7 DERIVED0 UNKNOWN
// BENCHMARK
FIXED SCORE SCALE
// LINKED SAMPLE
46 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
OCT 3, 2026
// RECORDED SOURCE
ufcstats
Fighter attribute fingerprint10 of 10 attributes have evidence-backed scores on the Blueprint fixed scale. Unknown axes are not plotted and no score represents a division percentile.KO POWER41TD DEFENSE40GRAPPLING60CHIN78STRIKING31CARDIO79AGGRESSION25SUB THREAT40STR DEFENSE76RECOVERY90
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Recovery. Lowest scored axis: Aggression.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power41
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=35 wins
TD Defense40
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (58%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin78
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=46 bouts
Striking31
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio79
DERIVED PROXY

Long-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win share

Aggression25
DERIVED PROXY

Activity proxy from observed strike and takedown volume

Sub Threat40
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (0.8 per 15 min)

Str Defense76
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (64%)

Recovery90
DERIVED PROXY

Share of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.

N=11 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power41 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins35 wins
TD Defense40 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (58%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin78 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record46 bouts
Striking31 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio79 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win shareNot recorded
Aggression25 out of 100DERIVED PROXYActivity proxy from observed strike and takedown volumeNot recorded
Sub Threat40 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (0.8 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense76 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (64%)Not recorded
Recovery90 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.11 losses
// CAREER_MOMENTUM · 05_

THE ARC SO FAR

Rolling momentum score (0-100) recomputed after every bout. Weighted blend of result, opponent context, and method-of-finish, designed to show the shape, not the destination.

// MOMENTUM_TIMELINE_
SCOREWINLOSS
0255075100NOV 2003WNOV 2003WFEB 2004WJUN 2004WAUG 2004WSEP 2004WNOV 2004WMAR 2005WMAY 2005LSEP 2005WOCT 2005WDEC 2005WJAN 2006WMAR 2006WMAY 2006WJUL 2006WSEP 2006WOCT 2006WJAN 2007WMAR 2007WJUN 2007WDEC 2007WJUN 2008LNOV 2008WJAN 2009LJUN 2009WJAN 2010LAPR 2010WNOV 2010WMAR 2011LJUL 2011WNOV 2011LJUL 2012WFEB 2013WAPR 2013WAUG 2013WDEC 2013LFEB 2014WJUL 2014WDEC 2014LMAY 2015WDEC 2015LJUN 2016LSEP 2016WDEC 2016WJUL 2019LDEC 2019// SCORE

  1. Start, NOV 2003, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, NOV 2003, momentum score 55, SUB R1.
  3. Start, FEB 2004, momentum score 64, KO/TKO R2.
  4. Start, JUN 2004, momentum score 71, DEC R3.
  5. Start, AUG 2004, momentum score 81, KO/TKO R1.
  6. Start, SEP 2004, momentum score 88, DEC R2.
  7. Start, NOV 2004, momentum score 98, KO/TKO R3.
  8. Start, MAR 2005, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  9. Start, MAY 2005, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R3.
  10. Start, SEP 2005, momentum score 93, KO/TKO R3.
  11. Start, OCT 2005, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  12. Start, DEC 2005, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  13. Start, JAN 2006, momentum score 100.
  14. Start, MAR 2006, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  15. Start, MAY 2006, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  16. Start, JUL 2006, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  17. Start, SEP 2006, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  18. Start, OCT 2006, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  19. Start, JAN 2007, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  20. Start, MAR 2007, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  21. Start, JUN 2007, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  22. Start, DEC 2007, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  23. Start, JUN 2008, momentum score 100, DEC R5.
  24. Start, NOV 2008, momentum score 90, KO/TKO R1.
  25. Start, JAN 2009, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  26. Start, JUN 2009, momentum score 93, DEC R5.
  27. Start, JAN 2010, momentum score 100, SUB R3.
  28. Start, APR 2010, momentum score 93, DEC R5.
  29. Start, NOV 2010, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  30. Start, MAR 2011, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  31. Start, JUL 2011, momentum score 93, DEC R5.
  32. Start, NOV 2011, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  33. Start, JUL 2012, momentum score 93, DEC R5.
  34. Start, FEB 2013, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  35. Start, APR 2013, momentum score 100, SUB R4.
  36. Start, AUG 2013, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  37. Start, DEC 2013, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  38. Start, FEB 2014, momentum score 90, KO/TKO R1.
  39. Start, JUL 2014, momentum score 100, SUB R3.
  40. Start, DEC 2014, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  41. Start, MAY 2015, momentum score 93, DEC R5.
  42. Start, DEC 2015, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  43. Start, JUN 2016, momentum score 93, DEC R5.
  44. Start, SEP 2016, momentum score 86, DEC R3.
  45. Start, DEC 2016, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  46. Start, JUL 2019, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  47. Start, DEC 2019, momentum score 93, KO/TKO R3.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Granados), bottomed at 45 (Debut). Current reading: 93.

// KILL_SHOT_MATRIX · 06_

WHEN THE FINISHES COME

Cross-tab of fight outcome by method and round. Reads top-down for method, left-right for round. Cyan intensity scales with frequency.

// METHOD × ROUND_
45/46 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
6
13%
4
9%
4
9%
-
-
14
total
SUB
10
22%
4
9%
2
4%
1
2%
-
17
total
DEC
-
1
2%
6
13%
-
7
16%
14
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 10 of 45 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
30%, fights often go the distance
GYM & TRAINING PARTNERS_

WHERE THE TRAINING HAPPENS

Camp affiliation matters for stylistic predictions. Who you spend 200 rounds a week with shapes how you fight on Saturday.

// CURRENT_GYM_
Team Alpha Male
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// STYLE_INFLUENCE_
BALANCED

Style tags inferred from per-fight rate stats: striking-first, wrestling-heavy, sub grappling, cage defense.

// RESOLVED_TRAINING_PARTNERS

No linked training partners are available for this gym yet.

// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
46 FIGHTS

Detailed bout records for the indexed tenure. Sorted most recent first.

L
VS Petr YanDec 14, 2019
KO/TKOR3 · 0:43
UFC 245 - Usman vs. Covington
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Head Kick)
W
VS Ricky SimonJul 13, 2019
KO/TKOR1 · 0:46
UFC Fight Night 155 - De Randamie vs. Ladd
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Brad PickettDec 17, 2016
DecisionR3 · 5:00
UFC on Fox 22 - VanZant vs. Waterson
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Jimmie RiveraSep 10, 2016
DecisionR3 · 5:00
UFC 203 - Miocic vs. Overeem
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Dominick CruzJun 4, 2016
DecisionR5 · 5:00
UFC 199 - Rockhold vs. Bisping 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Frankie SaenzDec 12, 2015
DecisionR3 · 5:00
UFC 194 - Aldo vs. McGregor
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Frankie EdgarMay 16, 2015
DecisionR5 · 5:00
UFC Fight Night 66 - Edgar vs. Faber
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Francisco RiveraDec 6, 2014
SubmissionR2 · 1:34
UFC 181 - Hendricks vs. Lawler 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Bulldog Choke)
W
VS Alex CaceresJul 5, 2014
SubmissionR3 · 1:09
UFC 175 - Weidman vs. Machida
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
L
VS Renan BaraoFeb 1, 2014
KO/TKOR1 · 3:42
UFC 169 - Barao vs. Faber 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Michael McDonaldDec 14, 2013
SubmissionR2 · 3:22
UFC on Fox 9 - Johnson vs. Benavidez 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
W
VS Iuri AlcantaraAug 17, 2013
DecisionR3 · 5:00
UFC Fight Night 26 - Shogun vs. Sonnen
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

Quick answers based on the public fighter profile and fight history shown on this page.

Bantamweight. Professional record 35-11. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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