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- Kamaru Usman, the former champion, is set to face the surging contender Joaquin Buckley in a welterweight main event at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta.
- Usman, 38, last tasted victory against Colby Covington at UFC 268.
- Buckley, meanwhile, has been making waves in the welterweight division.
Get ready for a clash of titans! Former champion Kamaru Usman returns to the Octagon after a 20-month hiatus to battle Joaquin Buckley in a headline welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta—a must-see event. Usman aims to reignite his career after a tough series of losses, while Buckley is hungry to ascend in the welterweight division. This fight card promises high stakes,featuring Mayra Bueno Silva facing Rose Namajunas in a pivotal women’s bantamweight matchup. Silva seeks to extend her winning streak, adn Namajunas hopes to continue her dominance. This electrifying event is set to redefine the UFC landscape. News Directory 3 delivers up-to-the-minute coverage,so follow all the fight news here. Discover what’s next for these fighters and more.
Usman vs. Buckley Headline UFC fight Night in Atlanta
Updated June 09, 2025
Kamaru Usman, the former champion, is set to face the surging contender Joaquin Buckley in a welterweight main event at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta. The fight marks Usman’s return after 20 months away from the Octagon.
Usman, 38, last tasted victory against Colby Covington at UFC 268. sence then, he lost his title to Leon Edwards at UFC 278 and fell short in a rematch. He also suffered a majority decision loss against Khamzat chimaev in a middleweight bout at UFC 294 in October 2023.
Buckley, meanwhile, has been making waves in the welterweight division. ”New Mansa” secured four wins last year, including a dominant victory over Covington that was stopped due to a cut.
In another key matchup, Mayra Bueno Silva will take on Rose Namajunas in a women’s bantamweight fight. Both fighters are looking to make a statement and secure their place in future high-profile bookings.
Silva, 27, has been on a tear, winning her last four fights against Andrea Lee, Dione Barbosa, and Jamey-Lyn Horth. A victory over Namajunas would be the biggest of her career.
What’s next
The outcomes of these fights will significantly impact the UFC landscape. usman is looking to prove he can still compete at the highest level, while Buckley aims to solidify his contender status.Silva and Namajunas are vying for position in the competitive women’s bantamweight division.