Urijah Faber -"I'll go down to 135 and then go up to 155": "I’ll probably go down to 135...

Urijah Faber -"I'll go down to 135 and then go up to 155":

"I’ll probably go down to 135 (pounds) [then] go up to 155," he said. "I don’t want to fight any of my buddies at [135 pounds]. I’ll just fight people I don’t like, and fights the fans want to see.

"(It’s the) same with going up in weight. I’m not trying to mow through the weight class; I’m trying to fight superfights that fans want to see. At this point for me, I’ve had 26 fights, and I just want to do big, exciting fights. Go up? Go down? It’s all good."

HT: mmajunkie.com
WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber coverage

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From Brent on SBNation.com/mma:

This is probably the right thing for the WEC. Until they have another star who proves they can draw like Faber they will probably need him to move to wherever the most compelling fight is to allow them to market the occasional PPV. Of course, should he beat Jose Aldo he’ll once again be champion at 145 so a move probably won’t happen any time soon

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by Anton Tabuena on Feb 9, 2010 12:23 PM EST reply actions

agreed

by #1 piggy on Feb 9, 2010 12:24 PM EST up reply actions

So basically he realizes he isn’t beating Aldo so he is already making plans for his future. Good for him. Good match ups for him at both weight classes. Im not paying 44.95 for them but good matches none the less.

"Frank Mir had a horseshoe up his ass. I told him a year ago. I pulled it out of him and I beat him over the head with it." Brock Lesnar

by pitbull187 on Feb 9, 2010 12:24 PM EST reply actions 2 recs

Exactly what I was thinking. This sounds like something Rich Franklin would say

by HighNoon on Feb 9, 2010 12:53 PM EST up reply actions

I don't think so, That just how this clipping makes it seem.

They probably asked him “would you consider ever fighting in different weight classes?” or “Would you ever go up in weight?”

by J_Maddux on Feb 9, 2010 2:36 PM EST up reply actions

I'd like to see him vs. Ben Henderson.

I think he takes it pretty handily if he adds a little bulk.

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-Randall Munroe

by pdl on Feb 9, 2010 12:41 PM EST reply actions

Why have a world class fighter taking on a guy just scratching the top 30

Someone of that caliber does not belong in the WEC LW division. It should be the UFC

by HighNoon on Feb 9, 2010 12:56 PM EST up reply actions

That's my point.

Henderson somehow jumped to #15 in the consensus ratings. I don’t buy it. Urijah would correct it.

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by pdl on Feb 9, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions

WEC belongs in the UFC.

certified warlord

by kenpoboy67 on Feb 9, 2010 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

I hope Aldo whoops his ass

by fly away on Feb 9, 2010 12:52 PM EST reply actions

UFC Presents???

Comic Book Guy: The Internet King? I wonder if he could provide faster nudity…
Homer: Oh, so they have Internet on computers now!

by RealIrish on Feb 9, 2010 2:22 PM EST reply actions

I don’t really mind which way he goes after the fight, because the guy I want Urijah to fight the most, is the one he’s standing next to in that poster.

Sorry, he Jason Bourned me.

by MMAussie on Feb 9, 2010 5:07 PM EST reply actions