UFC Fight Night in Atlanta features a highly anticipated welterweight main event with former champion Kamaru Usman facing rising star Joaquin Buckley, who is on a six-fight win streak. Usman, returning after a year and a half, looks to reclaim his place in the division. The co-main event features Rose Namajunas against Miranda Maverick, both fighters riding four-fight win streaks. In addition, the PFL World Tournament highlights semifinal bouts, including welterweight prospect Thad Jean and champion Jesus Pinedo in a rematch against Gabriel Braga. Experts weigh in on predictions for the fights.
Usman has been away for a year and a half but is poised to prove he's still a fighting force in the welterweight division. He enters this fight against Buckley, whose recent performance shows significant improvement and tenacity.
As noted by Anthony Smith, there’s an interesting dynamic in this matchup. Buckley's speed presents a real challenge, but Usman's experience and tactical awareness could tip the scales as the fight progresses.
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