The X Factor: Touring around the local European scene for most of his career, Hathaway hasn’t exactly been tested either and this will likely be the toughest test of his career thus far. The grind of living up to the expectations of the fight-starved European crowds and managing a young UFC career loaded up on hype is a toll that Hathaway may not be able to pay without flying off the skids.
The Bottom Line: One of the better matchups this undercard has will turn into a one-sided showcase for Hathaway. He should have no issues out-hustling Story in the clinch and on the mat.