Carlos Vera

Carlos Vera, better known as "Pequeno", brings a 12-4 record into every walk to the cage — and in a division as crowded as bantamweight, every single win matters.

A submission threat first and always — 6 taps forced in 12 wins. Every exchange on the mat carries a trap door.

Last time out he beat Josias Musasa (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R1) — the kind of result that keeps a career pointed in the right direction.

He's 38 now. Fighters at this stage aren't building toward something; they're spending what's left, and that usually makes for the best fights.