Abu Azaitar

"Captain Morocco". That's what they call Abu Azaitar, and is part of the UFC middleweight division's deep end, fighting out of Morocco — 19 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.

He fights at a pace most of the division can't hold — 4.38 strikes landed a minute, every minute. By round three, opponents are usually fighting his fight. Add a 76" reach, and the puzzle gets harder still.

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

He's 40 now. Fighters at this stage aren't building toward something; they're spending what's left, and that usually makes for the best fights.