• UFC 139

Faber predicts memorable defeat for Bowles

ESPN staff
November 15, 2011
Urijah Faber is 1-1 in his UFC career © Getty Images
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Urijah Faber predicts Brian Bowles will make a name for himself when the pair meet this weekend, but the California Kid is convinced it will be he who comes out on top.

Faber and Bowles square off in the UFC bantamweight division, knowing the winner gets a shot at champion Dominick Cruz. Faber is currently 1-1 against Cruz and is the only man to defeat him, while Bowles lost his clash with the champion via doctor stoppage.

This Saturday's contest at UFC 139 promises to be a fast-paced war between two men who like to engage, and Faber believes he will put Bowles on the map. However, at the bout's conclusion, he claims it will be his own arm that gets raised.

"I think I am a little bit faster and a little more elusive and can be more creative in there," Faber told ABC News. "I know I will probably frustrate him a bit.

"I know Brian Bowles, he is a buddy, he is also a tough guy that doesn't say much, no bark and a big bite.

"Not many people know who he is, but they'll know when we have this fight how tough he is and how tough I am and I am looking to make statement."

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