Though he’s coming off a pair of victories and his first finish in the UFC —a first-round submission win over Kevin Christian in November —Elekana is admitted still getting his footing in the promotion, still acclimating to life competing on the biggest stage in the sport. Each appearance is easier, more familiar, but 2025 was a whirlwind, and Susie’s boy believes he has much more to offer going forward.
“I just think I can do so much more —I can perform a lot better, be a lot more free and loose out there,” he said. “One year in the UFC, you’re real cautious, it’s the big stage, you’re traveling; everything is new. When I’m settled and ready, I think I’ll do a lot better. I’m still in the beginning phase of this stuff and I think I have a lot more to give to this sport.
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“Honestly, I have so much more to prove, so whatever the UFC wants to do with me, whoever they want to give me, I’m open to anything. I’m in a place right now where if you throw them at me, I’ve got to set them down. Whoever they throw at me, I’m up for it. I would even maybe like to get some heavyweight fights; throw me in the heavyweight bracket too.
“Each time, every time I go out feels a lot better,” he added. “I just need to stay focused and keep going. Throw me in the fire and we’ll go from there.”
