T.J. Dillashaw hasn't had a great 2016.
Dillashaw lost his UFC bantamweight title to Dominick Cruz by split decision in January, then missed out on a chance at redemption.
Dillashaw had campaigned for an immediate rematch with Cruz but the promotion awarded the shot to his old coach and new rival, Urijah Faber.
Faber will challenge for Cruz's title a second time in a rubber match June 4 at UFC 199 following bouts in 2007 and 2011, the later won by Cruz. Dillashaw isn't happy about it.
"I flew to Las Vegas and met with [UFC CEO] Lorenzo Fertitta to plead my case," Dillashaw told ESPN.