Overview

• Usman defeated Buckley by unanimous decision at UFC Atlanta, marking his first victory since November 2021 and ending a three-fight losing streak.
• He secured four takedowns in the first four rounds, using his collegiate wrestling background to control much of the bout.
• Buckley rallied in the fifth round with winging hooks and uppercuts but was unable to change the judges’ scorecards, halting his six-fight win streak.
• The victory positions Usman as a potential contender for the welterweight title emerging from the expected Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev matchup later this year.
• Co-main event winner Rose Namajunas improved to 3-2 at flyweight by defeating Miranda Maverick via unanimous decision, using key takedowns to secure the win.