Menjivar remained active off of his back, forcing Faber to stand and eat a couple of upkicks, but Faber did not relent, diving through an upkick and continuing to hammer away with the elbows.

Menjivar kept moving, and eventually regained his feet, but as he did, Faber jumped on his back, securing a figure-four body lock. Staying glued to Menjivar’s back, Faber sunk the rear naked choke, causing Menjivar to tap out while standing.

“California is my spot man, so happy to get a win here for you guys,” said Faber after the fight, before giving much respect to his opponent.

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Urijah "California Kid" Faber Vs. Ivan "Pride of El Salvador" Menjivar

Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)

Name	Urijah Faber	Urijah Faber" />
Height	5′ 6″ (167.64 cm)
Weight	145 (65.77 kg)
Record	26-6-0
Team	Capital City Fighting Alliance

Name	Ivan Menjivar	Ivan Menjivar" />
Height	5′ 5″ (165.1 cm)
Weight	135 (61.23 kg)
Record	25-9-0
Team	Tristar Gym

 

 

 

 

 

Urijah Faber defeated Ivan Menjivar by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke, 4:34, 1st Round)

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