In a bantamweight division full of characters and dominant athletes, it’s not only difficult to distinguish oneself from the myriad hopeful and talented contenders outside the Top 15, it’s also a challenge to get noticed when so many eye-catching names are sucking up the oxygen. From former champions to well-established contenders to one-of-a-kind personalities, bantamweight is chock-full of traffic. It’s why someone like Mario Bautista, who is on a six-fight winning streak and generally regarded as one of the more promising fighters in the weight class, can feel like he still needs a breakout win or two before building steam toward the premier matchups in the division.
Under The Radar | Mario Bautista
