Joaquin Buckley faced a challenging fight against former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC Atlanta, resulting in the end of his six-fight winning streak. Despite losing by decision, Buckley expressed confidence in his future, stating on social media that he believes in his potential to become one of the greats. He acknowledged Usman's effective grappling, which neutralized his offense, but remained proud of his performance, especially his late fight surge. Fellow fighter Francis Ngannou praised both fighters' performances, highlighting Buckley's strong performance in the fifth round.
This trip has been beyond amazing, and I wouldn't change a thing that happened in my fight camp. Everything was perfectly planned - I just didn't execute like I know I could...
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