Ukrainian in UFC prepares a sensation in Paris: fight for top-15 division.

Modestas Bukauskas ready to rise to a new level in heavyweight

According to The Sun: Modestas Bukauskas aims to reach new heights in heavyweight, noting his physical and mental perfection.

The 31-year-old Brit, born in Lithuania, is showcasing the best form of his UFC career, as many thought his journey could end due to a serious knee injury sustained in September 2021.

Bukauskas is on a three-fight winning streak, including bouts against Marcin Prachnio, Rafael Serqueira, and Ion Cutelaba.

His success is not only a result of training from his father and coach Gintas but also a consequence of the maturity of body and soul, which, as Modestas admits, were not ready for serious challenges at the beginning of his MMA career.

“I feel that God places certain situations in life when you are ready for them. My first stint in UFC, I simply was not ready. I was too young.”

Modestas Bukauskas on his first run in UFC

He emphasizes that he is not seeking recognition or external validation right now.

Bukauskas' successes also coincided with his training with Tom Aspinall's team, son and head coach of the heavyweight champion.

“The people I train with give me confidence. Training with someone like Tom Aspinall is just amazing,” he notes.

Bukauskas wants to solidify his position in the top-205 pounds at the UFC Paris.

In the ring, he will face Scottish submission specialist Paul Craig. Fans are eagerly waiting to see both fighters at their best, not in the “Fight of Nice Guys.”

“He is a really cool guy,” notes Bukauskas about Craig. “Everyone who has talked about him speaks only positively.”

According to Bukauskas, this will be a tough clash, but they are both ready to show who is better.

“This is a fight for the number one heavyweight in Britain. I am just looking forward to it because it’s an internal match that has been due for a long time,” he adds.

If Bukauskas can secure a win over popular Craig, it will open up a path to the rankings.

“I will focus on the fight because that’s the main thing. I am just waiting for this clash,” he summarizes.

Modestas Bukauskas is preparing for an important fight that could determine his future career in UFC. With a successful performance, he will have the opportunity to contend for higher positions in the heavyweight rankings, significantly increasing his chances for a title fight in the future.

Inside the octagon, he faces a challenging task, as Paul Craig is an experienced opponent, but it’s these kinds of fights that determine who is worthy of fighting for the title in big sports.