Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman turned back the clock to earn an emotional decision over red-hot contender Joaquin Buckley on Saturday at UFC Atlanta.

Kamaru Usman earned his first win since November 2021 with a unanimous decision over rising welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley. Usman dominated the fight with his wrestling, making it nearly impossible for Buckley,

Former champs Kamaru Usman, Rose Namajunas and Cody Garbrandt went 2-1 at UFC Atlanta, setting them down varying paths forward.

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,

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.

SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley fight card from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday

On a rough skid for nearly four years, Kamaru Usman got back to basics Saturday and sent a rising welterweight contender back into the pack.

Kamaru Usman hadn’t fought at welterweight, hadn’t won a fight, and hadn’t collected a post-fight bonus in years. In his first fight since October 2023, the former welterweight champion put on a dominant display,

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.

MMA Junkie's Mike Bohn plays matchmaker and looks ahead to what makes sense for Joaquin Buckley. Mike Bohn and Abbey Subhan