Both men are beaming with confidence as they look to secure a victory that will hold significance in the 170-pound title picture, on Friday they got the chance to square off for the final time at UFC on ESPN 69 ceremonial weigh-ins.

Kamaru Usman is rested, recovered and ready to restore his status as the second-best welterweight ever. Usman ends the longest hiatus of his 12-year career at UFC Fight Night on Saturday. Welcoming back the former champion is Joaquin Buckley,

Fight analysis At one point, Kamaru Usman was a dominant welterweight champion and one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. But Father Time came for him three years ago when a head kick from Leon Edwards ended his title reign and sparked a three-fight losing streak.