UFC Atlanta: Joaquin Buckley challenges Kamaru Usman ahead of fight night - live streaming details, date, time and other main card matches
Joaquin Buckley
on Tuesday threw a challenge to former welterweight champion
Kamaru Usman
(20-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC) ahead of
UFC Fight Night
in
Atlanta
, set to take place at
State Farm Arena
on Saturday (June 14).
This marks the UFC's return to Atlanta after a six-year hiatus, with the last event in the city being UFC 236 in April 2019, where Dustin Poirier claimed the interim lightweight title in a memorable bout against Max Holloway.
Buckley's bold callout adds extra intrigue to a stacked card in the Peach State. Buckley (21-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC) believes he will be the next champion as he prepares to face Usman in their main event clash.
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"Before you know it...I am going to have that belt around my waist pretty soon," Buckley claimed during a media interaction ahead of the big fight.
— UFCNews (@UFCNews)
Live Events
Although no titles are at stake this weekend, the matchup is expected to command the most attention from fans. With high-profile names and intense rivalries in the mix, the fight promises excitement and drama, making it one of the most anticipated showdowns on the
UFC Atlanta
card.
However, Kamaru Usman believes that his main event clash is the perfect opportunity to prove he remains a formidable force in the welterweight division.
Determined to silence critics and reclaim his place among the elite, Usman sees this fight as a crucial step in his path back to the top.
"It's my time and my opportunity," Usman stated.
— UFCNews (@UFCNews)
Usman is set to return to the Octagon on Saturday, marking his first fight since his last bout at UFC 294 in October 2023. The former champion, now aged 38, enters this contest in an unfamiliar position, having lost his last three fights after an impressive run of 15 consecutive victories in the UFC.
Over the past two years, Buckley has evolved significantly, transitioning from a competent yet smaller middleweight fighter into a legitimate challenger in the 170-pound division, achieving an impressive streak of six consecutive victories.
HOW TO WATCH UFC ATLANTA FIGHT NIGHT
Main Event:
Kamaru Usman vs Joaquin Buckley
Location:
State Farm Arena
Date:
June 14, Saturday
Main Card Start Time:
7pm Pacific Time
Where to Watch:
ESPN/ESPN+ in United States and 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
Prelim Matches:
Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato
Michael Chiesa vs Court McGee
Cody Durden vs Jose Ochoa
Phil Rowe vs Ange Loosa
Malcolm Wellmaker vs Kris Moutinho
Vanessa Demopoulos vs Jamey-Lyn Horth
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