The Octagon will return to Georgia for tonight’s UFC Atlanta event. This is a 13-match fight card discovered by Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley.
Usman (20-4 MMA) will be taking part in tonight’s contest in hopes of snapping a skid that lost three games. The former welterweight Kingpin was actually acted earlier in October 2023, suffering a majority decision loss to Kamzachimev at UFC 294.
Meanwhile, Joaquin Buckley (21-6 MMA) will enter the headliner tonight, achieving a six-game winning streak. “Newmantha” last acted this December, earning a TKO victory over former interim title holder Colby Covington. Tonight’s victory allowed the 31-year-old Streaking to be a title rival.
UFC Atlanta is co-headlined by the women’s flyweight contest in which Rosena Majunas won Miranda Maverick.
Photo via Rose Namajunas on Instagram
Namajunas (13-7 MMA) enters the match looking for a rebound. This comes after Erin Blanchfield lost her unanimous decision this November in her latest Octagon appearance at UFC Edmonton. Before that set-off, “Thug” won consecutive Tracey Cortes and Amanda Ribas, respectively.
Meanwhile, Miranda Maverick (15-5 MMA) has won four straight wins over tonight’s co-headliner, with her latest winning streak over Jamielyn Horse in Tampa Bay this December with a unanimous decision. The 27-year-old has overall gone 6-1 in his past seven Octagon appearances.
Also, in tonight’s UFC Atlanta main card lineup, former UFC bantamweight champion Codiger Blunt will be returning to lock the horn alongside Raoni Barcelos.
Cody Garbrandt (14-6 MMA) has not competed since suffering a loss filed at the UFC 300 in April 2024.
Meanwhile, Raoni Barcelos (19-5 MMA) is currently boasting two consecutive wins. The 38-year-old Brazilian has overall gone 3-2 in his last five fights.
Get all of the live results and highlights tonight below (updated for updates):
UFC Atlanta Main Card (10pm ET on ESPN+)
170 lbs. : Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley-
125 pounds: Rose Namajun vs. Miranda Maverick –
185 pounds: Edman Shabajan vs. Andre Petrosky –
135 pounds: Codiger Brandt vs. Raoni Barcelos –
185 pounds: Mansoor Abdulmalic vs. Cody Bandaj –
205 lbs. : Alonzo Menifield vs. Oumar SY –
UFC Atlanta Qualifiers (ESPN+ 7pm ET)
205 pounds: Paul Craig vs. Rodolfoverato –
170 pounds: Michael Chiesa v. Court McGee –
135 pounds: Malcolm Wellmaker vs. Kris Moutinho –
125 pounds: Cordidaden vs. Joseochoa –
135 pounds: Ricky Simon vs. Cameron Sistersman –
170 pounds: Phillow vs. Angerusa –
125 pounds: Jamey-Lyn Horth vs. Vanessa Demopoulos –
Who are you choosing to win tonight’s welterweight main event between Kamal Usman and Joaquin Buckley?
