The main event will see former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman try to snap the first losing streak of his MMA career when he takes on #7-ranked Joaquin Buckley, who is 6-0 with four finishes since dropping down from the middleweight division in 2023.

Joaquin Buckley is holding his head high. On Saturday night, Buckley squared off against former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC Atlanta, losing a unanimous decision. It’s a tough setback for Buckley,

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 Octagon, Ngannou drew inspiration as he prepares for his combat sports return.