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"He's avoiding me" - Ian Machado Garry takes shots at Belal Muhammad for calling out Kamaru Usman Ian Machado Garry recently criticized Belal Muhammad for allegedly avoiding a matchup with him.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, June 17: Former champs on the rise The UFC's trip to Atlanta saw two former champions pick up key victories. In the main event of UFC on ESPN 69, Kamaru Usman turned back the...

JUNE 18 • USATODAY.COM

Who should Joaquin Buckley fight next? Exploring the UFC star's options after Kamaru Usman loss Joaquin Buckley’s undefeated six-fight run hit a wall at UFC Atlanta against a vintage and tactically sound Kamaru Usman.

JUNE 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Israel Adesanya takes Joaquin Buckley to task | Sporting News Israel Adesanya, a former UFC champion, called out Joaquin Buckley following his loss to Kamaru Usman over the weekend at UFC Atlanta.

JUNE 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Joaquin Buckley releases statement after UFC Atlanta loss to Kamaru Usman Joaquin Buckley releases a statement via social media video following his UFC Atlanta main event loss for former champion Kamaru Usman.

JUNE 16 • THESTATE.COM

UFC Results: Fomer champions dominate in Atlanta | Sporting News Former UFC champions Kamaru Usman and Rose Namajunas were among the big winners at UFC Atlanta.

JUNE 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

"God damn it Kamaru Usman wrestled again" - Ex-UFC referee explains why UFC Atlanta main event was a "win-win" for Dana White and Co. Kamaru Usman secured a unanimous decision victory over Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta last weekend.

JUNE 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Kamaru Usman no-sells Belal Muhammad callout after UFC on ESPN 59, wants next title shot Kamaru Usman has his eyes set on the next welterweight title shot after winning a dominant performance against Joaquin Buckley at UFC on ESP...

JUNE 15 • USATODAY.COM

Kamaru Usman plays UFC matchmaker and eyes winner of Islam Makhachev vs Jack Della Maddalena Kamaru Usman secured a unanimous decision victory over Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta.

JUNE 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Deadspin | Kamaru Usman snaps Joaquin Buckley's streak at UFC Fight Night Deadspin | Kamaru Usman snaps Joaquin Buckley’s streak at UFC Fight Night

JUNE 15 • DEADSPIN.COM

UFC Fight Night Atlanta Results (6/14/25): Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley | Fightful News UFC Fight Night Atlanta preliminary and main card results.

JUNE 15 • FIGHTFUL.COM

UFC Atlanta bonuses and aftermath: Kamaru Usman dominates, Malcolm Wellmaker and three others earn $50K, illegal upkick causes scary moment, and more UFC Atlanta took place on June 14 and played host to a clash between the new generation and the old generation in the main event.

JUNE 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Kamaru Usman snaps losing skid at UFC Atlanta with dominant performance Looking to end the first losing streak of his career, former UFC titleholder Kamaru Usman returned at UFC Atlanta to face Joaquin Buckley.

JUNE 15 • SI.COM

UFC Atlanta: Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley: Full results UFC Atlanta is in the books. The Fight Night event took place on June 14 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, featuring 13 fights ac...

JUNE 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC Atlanta: Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley: Live round-by-round updates Joaquin Buckley’s climb through the welterweight ranks gets its biggest test this weekend at UFC Atlanta.

JUNE 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dominates for first win since 2021 Usman defeated Joaquin Buckley via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Atlanta.

Impact We last saw Usman in October 2023, at which point he was dropping a unanimous, late-notice decision to Khamzat Chimaev at 185 pounds. He found his range in that fight after a slow start and would have had a great chance of winning if it was scheduled for five rounds. Back in his natural welterweight class here, Usman dominated early on before losing some steam. Kamaru landed one takedown in each of the first two rounds, securing 7:33 worth of control time and finishing with a 74-4 edge in total strikes landed. There was again a takedown and some ground control time in Rounds 3 and 4, before Usman slowed and Buckley gained some ground in Round 5. By then, the fight was all but over. It's probably a stretch to think Usman can hang with the very best 170-pounders in the world at age 38, but he's clearly got plenty of gas left in the tank. This was his first win since November 2021, snapping a three-fight losing streak.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Could Joaquin Buckley get a title shot with a potential win over Kamaru Usman at UFC Atlanta? Exploring the possibility Joaquin Buckley could find himself within the welterweight top five if he manages to overcome a UFC legend in Kamaru Usman.

JUNE 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Kamaru Usman gets 100% real on whether "ring rust" will affect his performance against Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta Kamaru Usman hasn't set foot inside the octagon since late 2023.

JUNE 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

How to Watch UFC Fight Night Usman vs Buckley: Live Stream Ultimate Fighting Championship, TV Channel UFC Fight Night returns on Saturday with a high-profile welterweight bout between Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley headlining the event.

JUNE 15 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

UFC Fight Night Atlanta: Kamaru Usman-Joaquin Buckley TV, stream, predictions and odds Kamaru Usman enters the octagon to face off against Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta. Here is what to know.

JUNE 14 • USATODAY.COM

UFC on ESPN 69: Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley odds, picks and predictions In a 5-round welterweight bout in the main event, Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley meet Saturday at UFC on ESPN 69 at State Farm Arena in At...

JUNE 14 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

UFC Fight Night Usman vs. Buckley DFS Breakdown and Strategy The UFC returns to Atlanta for the first time since 2019 with a stacked card headlined by the former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman taki...

JUNE 14 • SI.COM

UFC Atlanta fight picks & predictions for Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley The UFC is in Atlanta this weekend for another UFC Fight Night event, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 13 fi...

JUNE 14 • SI.COM

Former UFC Champion makes surprising return | Sporting News Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou made a surprise appearance at the UFC Atlanta weigh-ins Friday, supporting Kamaru Usman.

JUNE 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

"I was ecstatic and I was extremely excited for her" - When Kamaru Usman felt "blessed and thankful" after watching Rose Namajunas stun Zhang Weili Kamaru Usman once shared his reaction and expressed joy in seeing his teammate Rose Namajunas stun Zhang Weili to capture the strawweight ch...

JUNE 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM