Cage fighting has seen a huge growth in popularity. Fans who normally watch it on TV can see the live action in person. Urijah "The California Kid" Faber returns to Arco Arena this Sunday as the co-main event in World Extreme Cagefighting 46.

Faber (22-3) will face off against Raphael Assuncao (14-2) to try and regain a shot at the featherweight title. Hometown hero Faber is coming off a serious hand injury from his last fight. During his match-up against Mike Brown, Faber broke is right hand and required screws in his left. The match was eventually ruled in favor of Brown.

Faber's hands sustained serious damage and many questioned whether he would fight again. Sunday's match up will be his first fight since the injury. Faber is ready to fight in front of his hometown crowd at Arco Arena. The Versus TV network will televise the match on channel 65.

Running Team Alpha Male, Faber's created one of W.E.C.'s most recognizable brand. His clothing line not only adorns fellow fighters, but also fans around the world. Faber's fights continue to draw the largest TV viewing audience in W.E.C. history.

With hopes of this fight ending in Faber's favor, he can look ahead to the future. After breaking his hand against Brown, Jose Aldo Jr. won the title and has held it since November.

With success Sunday night, talk will immediately start circulating on a possible match up between Faber and Aldo. The title is within Faber's grasp once again, but he must take it one match at a time.

Fight Card:Varner vs. Henderson, for the lightweight title belt
Faber vs. Assuncao
Jansen vs. Shalorus, Brown vs. Morrison, Semerzier vs. Taurosevicius, Valencia vs. Tamura, Fabiano vs. Godfrey, Hominick vs. Caraway
World Extreme Cagefighting 46
Sunday, Jan. 10, 4 p.m.

Tickets are still available at the Arco Arena box office or at Ticketmaster.com