Usman vs. Buckley Headlines UFC Atlanta June 2025

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will return after a three-fight losing streak to headline UFC Atlanta against Joaquin Buckley on June 14, 2025. Usman aims to defeat Buckley and subsequently pursue high-profile fights with top contenders like Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev, with aspirations of reclaiming the welterweight title and moving up to middleweight. Buckley, currently on a six-fight winning streak since joining the welterweight division, is seen as a formidable challenge. Usman plans to leverage his effective jab to contain Buckley's aggressive striking. He has ruled out a bout with Belal Muhammad for now, citing lack of incentive and personal tensions. The result of this fight is expected to shape the title landscape in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions.