NEWARK, N. Cheap Aston Villa Jerseys .J. -- Urijah (The California Kid) Faber recalls making $500 for his mixed martial arts debut in November 2003: $200 guaranteed, $200 for the win and $100 as his cut of the gate. The submission victory over Jay Valencia took just 82 seconds. "I loved it," Faber recalled. "My rent was $225 a month. I had a tiny little room in an apartment with a couple of my buddies. And it only took me a minute and a half for the fight and I was like man, this is awesome." More than seven years later, Faber is a former WEC featherweight champion with a record of 24-4. Now 31, he makes his UFC debut Saturday night against former WEC bantamweight title-holder Eddie Wineland at UFC 128 at the Prudential Center. Faber is also an entrepreneur. He owns two gyms in Sacramento and is planning a third, to serve as a private retreat for his Team Alpha Male fight squad. His Form Athletic clothing line was purchased by K-Swiss last July. Faber is also working on a motivational book and his website (www.urijahfaber.com) features a section called Eat Like a Champ, that offers healthy diet tips. And while the UFC hasnt confirmed it, a win Saturday night could net him a high-profile role as coach on "The Ultimate Fighter" and a grudge rematch against current UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz. The UFC is holding tryouts Monday for Season 14 of the reality TV show with the focus on bantamweights (135 pounds) and featherweights (145 pounds). Perhaps most impressively, Faber is a rare breed of a fighter who has more than retained his popularity and appeal since losing his title to Mike Brown in November 2008. "Hes got this likable personality, hes a fun guy," says UFC president Dana White. "Every time he fights, hes exciting. Its hard not to like Urijah Faber." Faber says the secret to his success is passion, hard work and surrounding himself with the right people. That includes friends and family. His sister, best friend Tommy and Tommys little brother are among those on his payroll. His father and stepfather also help out at times. Faber, who keeps lists of goals taped to his wall, has bought a group of houses in the same area over the years to house his help and business enterprises. "Ive got a lot of people that are close to me that help out. And thats one of my goals on (the lists on) my walls is to provide fun, healthy and lucrative jobs for my friends and family. And Ive been able to do that a little bit." A former walk-on who earned a wrestling scholarship at the University of California-Davis, Faber defended his WEC featherweight title five times before losing to Mike Brown. The five-foot-six Faber spun away from the fence, looking to land a flashy elbow strike. Instead he walked right into a punch and was put down. After defeating Jens Pulver, Faber lost the rematch with Brown in June 2009. He broke his right hand in the first round and injured the left later on, but still lasted five rounds. By the end, he was basically restricted to throwing kick and elbows. Two fights later, he was matched with Jose Aldo, the rising Brazilian star who had taken the featherweight title away from Brown. Aldo chopped away at Faber with punishing leg kicks, eventually winning by decision Faber promptly dropped down to bantamweight, submitting Takeya Mizugaki last time out. "I feel a little bit faster at 135 (bantamweight) and a little bit more powerful at 145 (featherweight), but very little difference really," he said. "I was only 2-3 pounds off my competition weight and I think that puts me at par with most of the guys at 135 and an advantage with some of them. "I never really had that at the 145-pound weight class. I was always giving up weight and was able to do well because Im an accomplished fighter but as far as having every advantage to win, I think now I have that advantage." Faber wrestled in college at 133 pounds, walking around at about 150 pounds when out of season. He says he walked into the cage at 153 pounds for Aldo and 151 for Mizugaki. Faber is also different in that he does not live or die by wins and losses. He clearly prefers winning but says he doesnt get down after a defeat. A life hinged on wins and losses, "I mean thats a scary way to live, man. Thats no way to live for anybody," Faber said. "Things are pretty consistent for me and thats kind of how I like it." He says those peaks and valleys are more likely felt by those close to him, who are emotionally invested in his cause. "I have my release (in the cage), I have an opportunity," he explained. "I exert as much energy and effort as I can to get it done and that kind of negates whether Ive won or lost. Its release of pressure ... I got it out of my system and I dont really dwell on the wins and losses. "Im just happy to be living the dream." Cheap Paris Saint-Germain Jerseys . 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They took their biggest lead of the game, 69-56, on Kidd-Gilchrists two free throws with 9:50 left in the third quarter. But, the Knicks whittled the lead to four, 76-72, on Raymond Feltons jumper with 3:11 left in the third. Charlotte got its lead back up to eight points before settling for an 82-76 advantage after three quarters. Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points to lead the Knicks, but was only 10 for 28 from the field. His back-to-back baskets late in the fourth quarter twice brought the Knicks within two, but every attempt that the Knicks had to take the lead failed. "We dig ourselves these big holes and then we want to fight back and by that time it was a little bit too late," Anthony said. "Tonight was one of those nights." With 16 seconds left, Anthony hit a 3-pointer to get the Knicks within three, 99-96. After a Bobcats turnover, Iman Shumpert was fouled but made only one of two. Henderson then hit his two free throwws with 13 seconds left and the Knicks never got closer. Cheap NFL Jerseys. "The last four or five minutes wasnt easy," said Bobcats coach Steve Clifford. "We had a lot of guys step up and make plays. To me, those are the best kind of games to win." The Bobcats (2-2) are off to their best start since the 2009-10 season when they began 3-2, while the Knicks (1-3) are off to their worst start since that same season when they started off 1-9. "Were happy with it (the record). Its not fun to come out here and lose every night. We put a lot of work into it just like every other team," Henderson said. "So 2-2 is cool now." Walker hit his first three shots of the game, including two 3-pointers, and finished with 10 in the first quarter. He finished the first half with 17 on 7-9 shooting as the Bobcats took a 64-54 halftime lead. The Knicks also suffered a loss in the game, as starting centre Tyson Chandler left midway through the first quarter and never returned with a right knee injury. "We dont know the severity yet," said Knicks Coach Mike Woodson. "We will know more tomorrow morning, but he is a big piece of what we do." The Bobcats opened a 10-point lead, 49-39, on two Ramon Session free throws with 7:10 left in the first half. However, Metta World Peace, who finished with 18 points, scored the Knicks next seven points. Felton and Shumpert each had 14 for the Knicks. NOTES: Felton also left the floor in the first quarter due to a nose bleed, but returned in the second quarter. ... Felton was drafted fifth overall by Charlotte in the 2005 NBA Draft. ... Bobcats Assistant Coach Patrick Ewing is the Knicks all-time leader in points (23,665), rebounds (1,039), blocks (2,758), steals (1,061), and minutes (37,586). "This is home," Ewing said. ' ' '