After more than five years since his last fight, bantamweight legend Urijah Faber (35-11 MMA, 11-7 UFC) has been released from the UFC roster. His departure from the company comes after a recent bit of roster cleaning, with him being let go from his contract alongside Victor Hugo, Kyung Ho Kang, and Danny Roberts.
The last time fights fans witnessed the fabled “California Kid” in action was back in 2019 at UFC 245, where he was blasted into unconsciousness by a surging Petr Yan. Although Faber has entertained the idea of making a return over the years, including a potential matchup with Marlon Vera, nothing ever materialized, leaving many to assume that the now 45-year old has quietly retired.