Overview

• Kamaru Usman secured a unanimous decision over Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta, with judges scoring the fight 49-46, 49-46 and 48-47.
• The victory marked Usman’s first UFC win since November 2021, ending a three-fight losing streak.
• An emotional post-fight interview saw Usman fight back tears as he referenced personal struggles and his daughter’s absence from the event.
• Usman publicly called for a title shot against the upcoming winner of Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev.
• Buckley earned praise for his striking power and endurance, and analysts are citing Usman’s wrestling-based strategy as a blueprint for other marquee matchups.