The California Kid, 35-11, will fight former two‑division UFC champion Henry Cejudo on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona. Faber acknowledges Cejudo’s Olympic pedigree and youth, but says experience and evolved grappling give him an edge.
Faber, who last fought in 2019, has stayed active in Brazilian jiu‑jitsu and combat jiu‑jitsu. He plans to avoid low singles and instead look to throw Cejudo on his head, hoping to turn the matchup into a surprise upset.