In The Gym: Former KOTC Champ Charlie Valencia

Charlie Valencia (Pictures) has a lot to be thankful for. Years after suffering a devastating eye injury and multiple knee surgeries, the former KOTC 145-pound champion gets a chance at the belt he once had to vacate.

Valencia continues his comeback against Capital City Fighting Alliance's Urijah Faber (Pictures) tonight at KOTC's "Predator."

Sherdog Insider's Greg Savage documented the tough bantamweight's rigorous preperation, his thoughts on the long road to recovery and his take on how the fight will unfold.

Faber-Valencia, along with the return of Don Frye will be featured on Pay-Per-View, Friday, May 19.