UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley – Odds, Picks & Predictions
Get ready for the clash! This UFC Fight Night pits Kamaru Usman against Joaquin Buckley in a highly anticipated welterweight main event. expert analysis from MMA insider Daniel Vithlani breaks down the odds and delivers his UFC predictions for the entire card, including key insights on Usman’s comeback bid and Buckley’s impressive winning streak. News Directory 3 brings you all the details, including betting lines and fight previews, setting the stage for a Saturday night showdown at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Discover the favorites, understand the underdogs, and get Vithlani’s take on a preliminary card matchup. Discover what’s next …
Usman vs. Buckley: UFC fight Night Predictions,Odds and Preview
Updated June 13,2025
Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley,two top-10 fighters,will headline UFC Fight Night in a welterweight clash. The main card is set to begin Saturday at 10 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Usman, ranked No. 5, returns to the Octagon for the first time as October 2023. Buckley, ranked No. 7, is coming off a TKO victory in December 2024.
Buckley is the favorite at -265, while Usman is the underdog at +215, according to DraftKings sportsbook. In the co-main event, Rose Namajunas is favored at -260 against Miranda Maverick (+210) in a women’s flyweight bout. MMA analyst Daniel Vithlani has studied the sports betting card and shared his UFC Fight Night picks.
Usman (20-4),a former welterweight champion,aims to break a three-fight losing streak. before losing to Leon Edwards in August 2022, the nigerian-born fighter had defended his title five times. He holds the third-most title fight wins in the division’s history wiht six. Usman is also a former ultimate Fighter tournament champion.
buckley (21-6) has been with UFC since 2020 and is currently on a six-bout winning streak. The 31-year-old is a five-time Performance of the Night winner. He previously competed in Bellator MMA and Legacy Fighting Alliance. In october 2020, Buckley earned knockout of the Year with a spinning back kick.
Vithlani is backing Phil Rowe (+125) to defeat Ange Loosa (-150) in a welterweight preliminary card matchup. “I was surprised to see Loosa as the favorite here,” Vithlani said. He believes Rowe’s reach advantage and cleaner striking will lead to a victory.
What’s next
The UFC fight Night card promises exciting matchups. Vithlani is also backing a fighter who “will land a jab early and often” to secure a notable win.