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Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley Headlines UFC Atlanta Fight Night on June 14

Former welterweight champion Usman returns to action against surging contender Buckley, with Namajunas and Maverick set for a pivotal co-main event.

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Overview

  • Kamaru Usman, ranked No. 4 at welterweight, will face No. 6-ranked Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Atlanta on June 14.
  • Usman, a former welterweight champion, returns to his natural weight class after a three-fight skid, including a short-notice loss to Khamzat Chimaev in October 2023.
  • Buckley has built a six-fight win streak since moving to welterweight in 2023, highlighted by a TKO victory over Colby Covington in December 2024.
  • The co-main event features former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas, ranked No. 6 at flyweight, against No. 12-ranked Miranda Maverick, who is on a four-fight winning streak.
  • UFC CEO Dana White emphasized the card's significance, blending veteran redemption arcs with rising contenders to elevate non-pay-per-view events.