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Urijah Faber

Profession : Athlete

Birth : May 14, 1979

My parents named me after Uriah the Hittite, one of King David's mighty men in the Old Testament of the Bible, who was known for his fearlessness. I've thought about it, and there may be a connection between my name and my personality.

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As a kid, I loved contact sports, especially American football and boxing.

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I looked up to action heroes such as Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and Jean-Claude van Damme because I liked the attitude and determination they portrayed.

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Mike Brown is a big guy; he's very durable. He's extremely strong and very well-rounded.

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Kid Yamamoto is a guy that has star power.

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I'm a guy that follows my heart and my passion. I do what I love.

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I've always wanted to be the best.

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I work my butt off and have a positive attitude.

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I know Barao is a tough, skilled competitor. So am I.

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I was raised in a bit of a hippie environment.

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I think the California mentality is laid-back, and I definitely embody that.

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Aside from being a fighter, I am a relaxed person. It is a lifestyle thing for me. I don't stress too much.

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As far as fighting, I just love to fight and enjoy my life more because of that. I think that it is pretty apparent to those who know me that I do this because of the love. I am not looking to get famous or acquire a bunch of cash. I am following my passion, and that's what is about for me.

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All the businesses that I've been a part of throughout my fighting career have come out of a need.

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You look at teams in college, the MMA world, and beyond that allow bullying, where guys get jealous during training and stuff like that. You need to have a space where everyone feels like they have an equal opportunity - like they have support, people watching out for them.

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Money shouldn't be the driver for where you spend your time.

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Time is something you can't get back.

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I do try to stay positive and maintain a positive environment for my team.

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We all go through things in life. You try to stay positive, but you can't ignore bad things that happen. You just try to work through them.

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Everything in life that is good, I have.

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