He snapped a three-fight losing streak and earned his first win overall since defeating Colby Covington in their UFC 268 rematch. But according to Usman, disaster nearly struck at UFC Atlanta.

Kamaru says, despite a 600+ day layoff, he's ready to go. "I feel good. I feel good, you know? I'm out here sipping tea. Very serene," Usman said taking a drink.

UFC Fight Night card, odds Kamaru Usman def. Joaquin Buckley via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) Rose Namajunas def. Miranda Maverick via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) ...

Kamaru Usman returned to the win column Saturday night in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Atlanta, Ga., securing a unanimous decision over Joaquin Buckley 49-46, 49-46, 48-47.

Kamaru Usman is rested, recovered and ready to restore his status as the second-best welterweight ever. Usman ends the longest hiatus of his 12-year career at UFC Fight Night on Saturday.

Kamaru Usman before fighting against Colby Covington in a welterweight mixed martial arts championship bout at UFC 268, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin) AP ...

Kamaru Usman (20-4) , the former UFC welterweight champion, enters UFC Atlanta on a three-fight losing skid. The 38-year-old last fought in October 2023, when he dropped a split decision to ...

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Kamaru says, despite a 600+ day layoff, he's ready to go. "I feel good. I feel good, you know? I'm out here sipping tea. Very serene," Usman said taking a drink.