UFC Atlanta Hosts 13-Fight Card Featuring Usman, Namajunas

UFC Atlanta returned to the Peach State on June 14, 2025, at State Farm Arena, headlined by a welterweight showdown between former champion Kamaru Usman and contender Joaquin Buckley. Usman defeated Buckley by unanimous decision, aiming to position himself for a title shot against division champion Islam Makhachev. The co-main event featured Rose Namajunas, a former strawweight champion, who won by unanimous decision against Miranda Maverick in the flyweight division. The card also included notable veterans like Michael Chiesa and Court McGee, who faced off in a bout that could mark a double retirement, alongside other fights featuring fighters like Cody Garbrandt and Raoni Barcelos. Weigh-ins went smoothly overall, with only Mansur Abdul-Malik initially missing weight before making it on a second attempt. UFC Atlanta's event was broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN+, delivering a full slate of fights with both prelims and main card bouts.