Urijah Faber: MMA training behind the scenes with 'The California Kid' (Video)

by MMAmania.com on Apr 13, 2008 11:28 AM EDT

For more on Faber -- who is set to defend his 145-pound WEC title against Jens Pulver on June 1 at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, Calif. -- click here.

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Get this guy into the UFC… Even if it means introducing a lighter weight class

by Oskarbravo on Apr 13, 2008 12:14 PM EDT reply actions

i agree. i would love to see faber against some of japans best smaller fighters, but that will probably never happen. a rematch w/ tyson griffin, his only loss to date, would do instead. i doubt dana will ever have a 145 lb class, so faber’s gonna have to move up to lw someday. he.s to big a star to stay hidden in the wec forever.

by b.w on Apr 13, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions

nice cartwheels

by alexguy on Apr 13, 2008 12:24 PM EDT reply actions

There aren’t too many fighters who are more fun to watch than Faber.

by PW on Apr 13, 2008 1:24 PM EDT reply actions

Well thats your opinion…….I’ve seen him fight and the guy is a beast……hes very unpredictable and sometimes he makes stuff up as he is fighting…..hes a very hard fighter to train for……..

I agree with Oskarbravo…this guy needs to be in the UFC………Make it happen Dana!!!!!!!!

by Homeslice on Apr 13, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Um, are you sure you didn’t misunderstand what I wrote? My opinion is pretty much the same as your opinion (Faber is an exciting fighter, fun to watch, etc.) except for the part about bringing him to UFC. There are 5 weight classes in UFC, 6 in WEC, and that seems like a good amount. Plus, I like being able to watch Faber and some of the other exciting WEC guys for free on Versus, but UFC gives them a much higher profile. Oh well, I guess reasonable people can disagree on that.

by PW on Apr 13, 2008 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I bet he eats tacos from Jack In The Box

(Asks Jack)“How many should I get?”

(thumbs up)“30”

(Uriah squints eyes while smiling) “Thats what I was THINKING!”

Seriously though he is such an awesome fighter. Cant wait for June 1st at Arco Arena.

by GodannarJunkie on Apr 13, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions

This guy should be considered in the top 3 best pound for pound fighters in the world if he beats Jens. He is hands down AMAZING!

by Americana on Apr 13, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions

Faber is a beast. Great things will come from him!

by damaja on Apr 13, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions

Faber is going to spank Pulver hardcore. I already have my tix!!!

by RHV on Apr 14, 2008 12:16 AM EDT reply actions

ANIMAL

by kAiNOA PilAGO on Apr 14, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions

If Dana is smart (which sometimes is debatable), he will add a 145lb. class to the UFC. Just look at how deep and exciting the lightweight class is. It could be argued that it’s too deep right now. The are endless potential champions in there that may never get the chance to fight for the title, simply due to the sheer number of fighters.

Adding a 145lb. class will lead to more exciting fights to make up for the lack-luster HW and rapidly depleting MW classes. Come on Dana, just do it!

by Jason on Apr 14, 2008 12:45 PM EDT reply actions

this dude is a monster, he had a real good groundgame before going over to Hilo, now with Bj as a training partner/ mentor damn this dude will be a juggernaut in his weight class. we shall see how he copes with Pulver I expect nothiing less than a kick ass fight hope it goes all rounds and is a close decision cuz i really like both Jens and Faber..

by hector on Apr 14, 2008 5:28 PM EDT reply actions

i think uriah layed off on pulver during the fight. cause hes his hero or something like that. ive never seen uriah take a break and it looked like he was holding back a bit. . . still a nice fight though. props to jens

by tomm on Jun 2, 2008 11:42 AM EDT reply actions