Completed MMA Bout

Urijah Faber vs. Dominick Cruz

Main Card | WEC Featherweight Championship | 145 lbs

Urijah Faber defeats Dominick Cruz via Submission at 1:38 of Round 1

"The California Kid" Urijah Faber
Dominick "The Dominator" Cruz

Faber
Submission
Round 1

Urijah Faber Dominick Cruz

"The California Kid" "The Dominator"

17-1-0   Pro Record At Fight   9-0-0
Climbed to 18-1   Record After Fight   Fell to 9-1
-750 (Huge Favorite)   Betting Odds   +550 (Heavy Underdog)
Champion   Title   Challenger
United States   Nationality   United States
Sacramento, California   Fighting out of   San Diego, California
27 years, 10 months, 1 week, 3 days   Age at Fight   22 years, 2 weeks, 1 day
144.0 lbs (65.3 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   144.0 lbs (65.3 kgs)
5'6" (168cm)   Height   5'8" (173cm)
67.0" (170cm)   Reach   68.0" (173cm)
Team Alpha Male   Gym   Alliance MMA
WEC 26
  • Bout Information
  • Event: WEC 26: Condit vs Alessio
  • Date: Saturday 03.24.2007
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
  • TV Commentary:
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer:
  • Faber Total Disclosed Pay: $14,000
  • Cruz Total Disclosed Pay: $3,000
  • Title on Line: WEC Featherweight Championship
  • Belt Status Before Fight: Held by Faber
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