Urijah Faber is in a superb position. It's true he's failed to capture a UFC title since matriculating to the organization in 2011 from the WEC. He's had a few chances in the UFC alone, and participating in seven inside the WEC. So while his last win over Frankie Saenz at UFC 194 was surprisingly competitive and extremely hard fought, his status as the winner has put him in something of a cat bird seat.
UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw and former champ Dominick Cruz tangle this Sunday for the 135-pound title.