This is Usman’s return to the Welterweight class. After losing to Leon Edwards for a second straight time for the championship at UFC 286 in March 2023, and a failed attempt to move to the Middleweight division, Usman is back looking to move back up the rankings.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship comes back home to “The ATL” for UFC Fight Night, with Kamaru “The Nigerian Nightmare” Usman (20-4-0) vs. Joaquin “New Mansa” Buckley (21-6-0) as the main card’s marquee welterweight matchup.

Kamaru Usman is rested, recovered and ready to restore his status as the second-best welterweight ever. Usman ends the longest hiatus of his 12-year career at UFC Fight Night on Saturday. Welcoming back the former champion is Joaquin Buckley,