BantamweightNOT FIGHTING
Urijah Faber
35-11
Age
45
Height
5'6"
Weight
1355 lbs
Reach
67"
Avg Fight Time
12:20
Gym
Team Alpha Male (Urijah Faber's Ultimate Fitness)
Wins By
10 KO · 17 Sub · 8 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 3R3 5R4 1
Last 5
LWWLL
Finish Rate
77%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
Isla Vista, United States
Fight History
LOSS
FE
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Faber· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
RS
vs Ricky Simon
UFC Fight Night: De Randamie vs. Ladd· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:46
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:46
WIN
IA
vs Iuri Alcantara
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
PY
vs Petr Yan
UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington· 2019-12-14
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R3 0:43
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R3 0:43
LOSS
JR
vs Jimmie Rivera
UFC 203: Miocic vs. Overeem· 2016-09-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DC
vs Dominick Cruz
UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2· 2016-06-04
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
FS
vs Frankie Saenz
UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· 2015-12-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
FR
vs Francisco Rivera
UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II· 2014-12-06
Submission
Bulldog Choke On Ground
R2 1:34
SubmissionBulldog Choke On Ground·R2 1:34
WIN
AC
vs Alex Caceres
UFC 175: Weidman vs Machida· 2014-07-05
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 1:09
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 1:09
LOSS
RB
vs Renan Barao
UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· 2014-02-01
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:42
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:42
WIN
IM
vs Ivan Menjivar
UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche· 2013-02-23
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 4:34
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:34
LOSS
RB
vs Renan Barao
UFC 149: Faber vs Barao· 2012-07-21
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
BB
vs Brian Bowles
UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson· 2011-11-19
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Mount
R2 1:27
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount·R2 1:27
LOSS
DC
vs Dominick Cruz
UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber· 2011-07-02
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
EW
vs Eddie Wineland
UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· 2011-03-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SJ
vs Scott Jorgensen
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R4 3:16
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R4 3:16
WIN
BP
vs Brad Pickett
UFC on FOX: VanZant vs. Waterson
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MM
vs Michael McDonald
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R2 3:22
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R2 3:22
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.6/min
Grappling
1.54 TD
Defense
64%
⚖️Urijah adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
14% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
6
86% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (4 techniques, 6 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#13
50% of subs
From Mount
Guillotine Choke From Mount
#31
17% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke On Ground
#41
17% of subs
Other
Bulldog Choke On Ground
#21
17% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 86% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 4 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (3x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (64%) and Strike Acc% (41%).🔥
Finisher: 77% of wins end in finish (10 KO + 17 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (64%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
64%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
34% acc62%
Clinch
67% acc14%
Ground
73% acc24%
Striking Differential+0.06/min
2.65 landed/min2.59 absorbed/min
2.65
Landed/Min
2.59
Absorbed/Min
0.36
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed982
Sig. Strikes Attempted2412
Key Insights
Urijah is active on the ground (26%).
Primarily a headhunter with 73% targeting the head.
Effective ground striker: 24% from ground at 73% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
30%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
58%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
21%
Landed
26
Defended
99
Total
125
1.54
TD / 15min
0.85
Sub / 15min
26
TD Landed
125
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
52
Landed
184
Attempted
28%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
9 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
33%
R2
44%
R3
11%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.54/15min.
17 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (30%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 24% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,426
1.05
Ratio
Absorbed
1,356
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
10/10
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
28.0
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.5
Standing %
83%
R3 vs R1 Output
98%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (28.0) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 18 fights
R1 Control
1:10
R2 Control
1:03
R3 Control
0:45
R1 to Final
-1%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-3.6pp
Body
+8.1pp
Leg
-4.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-14.3pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 5 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
13.5
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
11.7
sig strikes / round
Output Change
86%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3188
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights