Urijah Faber to retire after UFC on FOX: Sacramento fight w/ Brad Pickett

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: 2_1up2_4down
Date: October 25, 2016 at 05:27 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/urijah-faber-to-retire-after-ufc-on-fox-sacramento-fight-w-brad-pickett.70071/

Much props to Faber. A true legend and pioneer for the lighter weight classes.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: opti
Date: October 25, 2016 at 05:33 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/urijah-faber-to-retire-after-ufc-on-fox-sacramento-fight-w-brad-pickett.70071/

MysterLynch said:
Lytle/Hardy was amazing and just about the best possible scenario for a retiring fighter.
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That's one that definitely comes to mind. Lytle did it right. He went out like a true bad ***.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: 2_1up2_4down
Date: October 25, 2016 at 06:09 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/urijah-faber-to-retire-after-ufc-on-fox-sacramento-fight-w-brad-pickett.70071/

Fabers smart to retire now. He realized his decline is at a stage where he'll get "old" rapidly from fight to fight. And considering his fighting style and dependence on his athletic attributes, his UFC run was impressive. He was able to stay a top fighter in his division at a stage when fighters like himself dramatically fall off. Then there's his influence as a businessman. Lots to appreciate when it comes to what he contributed.