Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou accompanied Usman throughout fight week, including at Friday’s ceremonial weigh-in. After watching his close friend’s bounceback win in the ...

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.

It was Usman’s third loss in a row, as he has not been victorious since his UFC 268 loss in 2021 against Colby Covington. Buckley has won his last six fights, having also beaten Colby Covington ...

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 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 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.

For more on the numbers behind the main event, as well as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie's pre-event facts about UFC on ESPN 69. Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley Kamaru Usman ...