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Johnny Case on embracing the underdog, slowly rising the ranks, Sage Northcutt and more

Johnny Case might just be the hottest fighter you're not thinking about.

His trifecta of victories inside the UFC - complete with one Performance-of-the Night-worthy submission, one knockout and one decision - is impressive enough. Run the tape back a little more, though, and you'll find a trail of eight dispatched foes leading to the Octagon's steps, totaling 11 consecutive victories in all.

Normally, such a run would create a buzz, compelling the UFC to thrust the 26-year-old fighter's accomplishments into the public eye (and we've certainly seen hype for less). Winning back-to-back bouts in a sport as volatile as MMA is hard enough.