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Kamaru Usman Returns to Victory With Emotional Win, Calls for Shot at JDM–Makhachev Winner

Having silenced critics with his first UFC win since 2021, he now seeks the next welterweight crown from the victor of Jack Della Maddalena versus Islam Makhachev

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Overview

  • Kamaru Usman defeated Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta by unanimous decision with scorecards of 49-46, 49-46 and 48-47.
  • He fought back tears after the bout, calling himself the welterweight division’s “boogeyman” and lifting the psychological burden of a three-fight losing skid.
  • Usman declared his intention to face the winner of the upcoming Jack Della Maddalena–Islam Makhachev title fight for a shot at the welterweight belt.
  • Belal Muhammad responded to the victory with a direct callout, urging Usman to settle their long-standing rivalry in a No. 1 contender matchup.
  • Despite the loss, Joaquin Buckley praised Usman as a “legend” and “GOAT,” while showcasing striking power and endurance that hint at his own ascent.