“I see myself raising my hand and smashing it all over myself. Nowhere in this fight do I see him breaking me.
Usman sees 2024 as a big year in his UFC career, but he’s in no rush. Each fight has helped him add to his toolbox so that when the time comes for him to break into a top 10 heavyweight contender, he will be as prepared as possible.
Saturday’s full fight card preview
“2024 is about climbing the ladder. It’s one day at a time and one fight at a time,” Usman said. “I was very lucky to come up through the ranks in the right way. All of these opponents are tough, but we were lucky enough to move up the ladder the right way and develop my skills the right way. I’m just excited to show off my new skills.
“It just adds to the resume, and we move on to the next fight.” I really enjoy the process of becoming a professional fighter, fighting for the best organization and building my resume.