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 (20-4) returns to action for the first time since October 2023 as he looks to snap a tough three-fight losing streak. The former welterweight champion made his debut at middleweight but lost to Khamzat Chimaev last time out and now returns to welterweight.