Chris Weidman

"The All-American". That's what they call Chris Weidman, and is part of the UFC middleweight division's deep end, fighting out of the United States — 24 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.

Wrestling is the skeleton key here — 3.3 takedowns a round on average. Everything opponents want to do standing gets interrupted, smothered, and dragged to the canvas. Add a 78" reach, and the puzzle gets harder still.

The last fight went to Eryk Anders (KO/TKO (Punches) R2) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.

He's 42 now. Fighters at this stage aren't building toward something; they're spending what's left, and that usually makes for the best fights.