John Garza

"Mowgli". That's what they call John Garza, and is part of the UFC bantamweight division's deep end, fighting out of the United States — 8 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.

The record shows a bit of everything: knockouts (3), submissions (1), decisions (2). Well-rounded is an overused word; here it's just accurate.

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

At 23 years old with 8 fights of experience already banked, the trajectory matters more than the current ranking.