UFC Atlanta Features 26 Fights Including Usman-Buckley Welterweight Clash

UFC Atlanta is set for a highly anticipated event featuring a pivotal welterweight showdown between former champion Kamaru Usman and rising contender Joaquin Buckley, with potential title implications despite Usman’s recent losses. The co-main event showcases a women's flyweight bout between two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas and rising star Miranda Maverick. The main card also includes notable fighters such as Edmen Shahbazyan, Andre Petroski, and the returning former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt facing Raoni Barcelos. Additionally, bantamweight Merab Dvalishvili recently joined an elite group of fighters with an undefeated streak of 13 or more UFC bouts, highlighting his ascent in the division. Meanwhile, KSW heavyweight champion Phil De Fries has established himself as one of MMA’s most dominant heavyweights with a 14-fight winning streak and 11 title defenses, surpassing notable champions across major promotions. This mix of rising contenders and established champions across multiple divisions underscores a dynamic period in MMA competition.