Urijah Faber is set to make a comeback in combat jiu-jitsu against Jeff Curran. Find out more about this exciting event and Faber’s return to the sport.
| Urijah Faber’s Comeback in Combat Jiu-Jitsu
Mixed martial arts (MMA) legend Urijah Faber is making a comeback in his own promotion, A1 Combat. The announcement was made during A1 Combat 19: Juarez vs. Kaldar on UFC Fight Pass. Faber, a UFC Hall of Famer, will be competing against Jeff Curran in combat jiu-jitsu on May 25 at A1 Combat 25. The event will take place at the Visalia Convention Center in California.
Faber and Curran previously fought in 2007 at WEC 31, where Faber defended his WEC Featherweight Championship and the fight was awarded Fight of the Night. Combat jiu-jitsu is a combination of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA, allowing competitors to use open-hand strikes to create submission opportunities.
At 44 years old, Faber has not competed in MMA since his knockout loss against Petr Yan at UFC 245. However, he has participated in jiu-jitsu matches since then, showcasing his skills in competitive grappling.
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Urijah Faber’s Comeback in Combat Jiu-Jitsu
Mixed martial arts (MMA) legend Urijah Faber is making a comeback in his own promotion, A1 Combat. The announcement was made during A1 Combat 19: Juarez vs. Kaldar on UFC Fight Pass. Faber, a UFC Hall of Famer, will be competing against Jeff Curran in combat jiu-jitsu on May 25 at A1 Combat 25. The event will take place at the Visalia Convention Center in California.
Faber and Curran previously fought in 2007 at WEC 31, where Faber defended his WEC Featherweight Championship and the fight was awarded Fight of the Night. Combat jiu-jitsu is a combination of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA, allowing competitors to use open-hand strikes to create submission opportunities.
At 44 years old, Faber has not competed in MMA since his knockout loss against Petr Yan at UFC 245. However, he has participated in jiu-jitsu matches since then, showcasing his skills in competitive grappling.
For more regional MMA news and updates, visit here.
