Aaron Phillips

"The Dragon". That's what they call Aaron Phillips, and is part of the UFC bantamweight division's deep end, fighting out of the United States — 17 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.

The record shows a bit of everything: knockouts (6), submissions (2), decisions (4). Well-rounded is an overused word; here it's just accurate. Add the southpaw stance, and the puzzle gets harder still.

The last fight went to Gaston Bolaños (Decision - Unanimous) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.

He's 36 now. Fighters at this stage aren't building toward something; they're spending what's left, and that usually makes for the best fights.