The event marks the UFC’s long-awaited return to Atlanta, the first since UFC 236 in April 2019, where Dustin Poirier famously captured the interim lightweight title in a thriller against Max Holloway.
Buckley (21-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC) added fuel to the fire by boldly calling out Usman, declaring his intentions to become the next champion. His confidence adds extra anticipation to an already stacked card in the Peach State.
Usman, on the other hand, views the bout as a critical moment in his comeback journey. Determined to prove he still belongs among the division’s elite, the former champ is eyeing this clash as a statement performance to re-establish his dominance at welterweight.
HOW TO WATCH UFC ATLANTA FIGHT NIGHT
Main Event: Kamaru Usman vs Joaquin BuckleyLocation: State Farm ArenaDate: June 14, Saturday
Main Card Start Time: 10pm Eastern Time
Where to Watch: ESPN, ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass, DAZN
Other Main Card Matches:
Rose Namajunas vs Miranda Maverick
Edmen Shahbazyan vs Andre Petroski
Cody Garbrandt vs Raoni Barcelos
Mansur Abdul-Malik vs Cody Brundage
Alonzo Menifield vs Oumar Sy