Urijah Faber News
Henry Cejudo calls out 'corn-rolled princess' Urijah Faber for a potential fight
Natasha Hooper - July 14, 2019
Reigning two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo took to Twitter late yesterday evening where he sent a bold message to ‘The California Kid’ Urijah Faber. Faber showed fans he’s still got what it takes after beating Ricky Simon during the first round of last night’s UFC Fight Night event in Sacramento. ‘The California Kid’ secured a victory on his home turf in a sensational 46 seconds via knock out.
Urijah Faber issues statement following triumphant UFC return
Adam D Martin - July 14, 2019
Urijah Faber has released a statement on his social media in the wake of his first-round TKO win over Ricky Simon at UFC Sacramento. The UFC Hall of Famer needed just 46 seconds to pick up a massive upset win in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 155. Faber knocked down the highly-favored Simon with an overhand right hand finished him off with devastating ground and pound for his first win since a December 2016 decision over Brad Pickett.
Ricky Simon reacts after being finished by Urijah Faber in less than a minute
Chris Taylor - July 13, 2019
Following a near three year hiatus, Urijah Faber returned in sensational fashion against Ricky Simon at tonight’s UFC Sacramento event. ’The California Kid’ was able to drop Simon with a right hand early in the opening round and promptly put the surging division contender away with some nasty ground and pound.
Dana White pokes fun at Urijah Faber following sensational win at UFC Sacramento
Chris Taylor - July 13, 2019
Dana White decided to have some fun on social media after Urijah Faber needed only 40-seconds to defeat Ricky Simon in his backyard at UFC Sacramento. Faber was able to connect with a right hand early in the opening round of tonight’s co-headliner, which sent Simon crashing to the octagon canvas.
UFC Sacramento Results: Urijah Faber KO’s Ricky Simon (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 13, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Sacramento event is co-headlined by a men’s bantamweight fight featuring hometown favorite Urijah Faber taking on Ricky Simon. ‘The California Kid’ returns to the octagon for the first time since December of 2016, where he defeated Brad Pickett via unanimous decision. Urijah Faber will enter tonight’s co-headliner sporting a professional record of 34-10.
Urijah Faber on Henry Cejudo fight: 'I could do it after this one'
Tom Taylor - July 12, 2019
This Saturday, in the co-main event of UFC Sacramento, Urijah Faber returns to the cage opposite rising bantamweight contender Ricky Simon. If he wins, he’ll take a big step in the direction of a bantamweight title fight with new champion Henry Cejudo, who called him out after claiming the title with a TKO of Marlon Moraes at UFC 238. “Absolutely, I’ll never rule that out,” Faber said of Cejudo in an interview with MMA Fighting. “Henry just called me out, the current champ at two different weight classes and an Olympic gold medalist. So that’s an enticing fight for me because of the matchup, and you know, the reason I’m in the sport. And the fact he threw me in the mix and we talked about it 10 years ago prior, which is kind of cool how that all played out. So that’s always in the back of my head, for sure.”
UFC Sacramento | Pro fighters make their picks for Urijah Faber vs. Ricky Simon
Cole Shelton - July 11, 2019
UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber is set to return to the Octagon this Saturday when he takes on Ricky Simon at UFC Sacramento. This bout will be Faber’s first since he retired in 2016. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions. Although the 26-year-old in Simon is a -340 favorite, compared to Faber who is a +260 underdog, many are leaning towards the Hall of Famer getting it done.
Ricky Simon: It's a 'bad idea' for Urijah Faber to return against me
Cole Shelton - July 9, 2019
Ricky Simon did not expect to get the offer to fight UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber. Simon believed the UFC would give Urijah Faber a winnable fight in his return to action, and assures that he is not that. The 26-year-old is 15-1 as a pro and undefeated in the UFC. He is coming off of a decision win over Rani Yahya at UFC 234, which cemented him as a top-15 bantamweight. While he was waiting for his next fight contract, he was in the midst of planning a wedding and honeymoon, which he had to cancel the latter when the call to fight Faber came.
Urijah Faber discusses appeal of fight with 'incredible' Henry Cejudo
Tom Taylor - June 13, 2019
Shortly after Henry Cejudo defeated Marlon Moraes to claim the UFC bantamweight title, he set his sights on three of the division’s best established stars: Dominick Cruz, Cody Garbrandt and Urijah Faber. Faber, who will emerge from retirement to battle Ricky Simon at UFC Sacramento, is all for this matchup with Cejudo, should the UFC choose to book it.
Michael Bisping 'surprised' Urijah Faber is returning
Cole Shelton - June 7, 2019
UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber is set to return to the Octagon at UFC Sacramento to take on Ricky Simon. “The California Kid” last fought back in December of 2016 where he beat Brad Pickett. Although Faber has been talking about returning for quite some time, news of the announcement surprised his fellow Hall of Famer Michael Bisping. The Englishman was surprised given how much success the 40-year-old is having outside of fighting and believes he doesn’t need the money.
Urijah Faber discusses fighting T.J. Dillashaw in the future
Cole Shelton - June 3, 2019
At UFC Sacramento, Urijah Faber will return to the Octagon for a bantamweight tilt against Ricky Simon. It will be nearly three years since ‘The California Kid” last fought, but the 40-year-old is eager to return. Although Simon is not the biggest name, a win at UFC Sacramento could help setup a future fight with former teammate turned bitter rival T.J. Dillashaw. The former UFC bantamweight kingpin, Dillashaw is currently suspended for two years due to EPO use.
Timing is everything, and Urijah Faber’s UFC return is impeccably punctual
Jordy McElroy - May 29, 2019
As the broken pieces of the UFC’s bantamweight ocean liner slowly descended into the Pacific, a rising tide came washing in on Tuesday, carrying Urijah Faber in a red cape on a surfboard with sounds of “California Love” blaring in the background. “The California Kid” is returning to combat sports as a middle-aged man and adding a new page to the fighting chapter of one of the most storied careers in MMA history.
Urijah Faber says he has accepted a comeback fight
Drake Riggs - May 27, 2019
The former WEC featherweight champion and Team Alpha Male (TAM) leader, “The California Kid” Urijah Faber’s retirement appears to be coming to an end. As soon as the UFC announced that they would be returning to Sacramento this Summer, the rumor mill began to heat up with the possibility of a comeback from one of the greatest lighter weight fighters of all time.
Urijah Faber expects TJ Dillashaw will return 'a beast' but for all the wrong reasons
Cole Shelton - May 22, 2019
Former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw is currently sidelined with a two-year suspension, this after testing positive for EPO. As soon as the news came out, many people questioned what this will do to his legacy, and how he will look when he returns to the Octagon in two years time? Well, according to his former friend turned bitter rival Urijah Faber, TJ Dillashaw will likely be even better than ever when he comes back from suspension. And, not only will he be better, but the 40-year-old believes people will also forget he got caught by USADA.
Urijah Faber says he is 'very serious' about returning and has been offered fights
Cole Shelton - May 22, 2019
“The California Kid” Urijah Faber could very well return from retirement at UFC Sacramento this July. The 40-year-old last fought back in December 2016, when he beat Brad Pickett and then announced his retirement from the sport. Given Sacramento is where Faber’s gym, Team Alpha Male is based, it only makes sense that he wants to return on that card. According to Faber, he is quite serious about returning and has been offered fights already.
Urijah Faber details injuries Sage Northcutt sustained in Cosmo Alexandre loss
Tom Taylor - May 22, 2019
Las week, on the main card of the stacked ONE: Enter the Dragon card in Singapore, former UFC talent Sage Northcutt made his ONE Championship debut opposite dangerous kickboxing export Cosmo Alexandre. Unfortunately for Northcutt and his legions of fans, this ONE debut went disastrously, as we was knocked out in less than 30 seconds. After this tough knockout loss, Northcutt was carted to a Singapore hospital, where he underwent a nine-hour surgery to repair several facial injuries.
Urijah Faber drops ideal date for UFC return
Tom Taylor - May 15, 2019
Former WEC featherweight champion and long-time UFC bantamweight contender Urijah Faber is currently retired, but it doesn’t sound like his retirement will last much longer. Speaking on his official Instagram page, the former champ and new father divulged that he’d like to fight at the upcoming UFC Sacramento card, which is scheduled for July 13 in the California city. He added that he’d be willing to fight at featherweight or bantamweight.
MMA stars react to TJ Dillashaw USADA suspension
Thomas Taylor - April 9, 2019
This afternoon, news broke that TJ Dillashaw has been suspended for two years for his use of recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO), an “injectable only” drug. “I’m quite familiar with EPO from my days investigating professional cycling teams,” UFC Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance Jeff Novitzky told ESPN of EPO and how it is used. “It’s a very effective substance. It’s not a substance you find in contaminated supplements, it’s injectable only. You have to know what you’re doing when it enters your system.