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A high-level welterweight headlines the card, with former longtime champion Kamaru Usman (20-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC) set to take on the streaking Joaquin Buckley (22-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC) in a five-round bout with significant divisional implications.
The former welterweight champion returns to the Octagon against Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta.
Who thought Francis Ngannou would ever be seen again on a UFC stage? It happened Friday when Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, accompanied former welterweight champ Kamaru Usman to the scale during the UFC on ESPN 69 ceremonial weigh-ins at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
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MMA Mania on MSNUsman Welcomes ‘Blockbuster’ Fight Against MakhachevUFC Atlanta headliner Kamaru Usman is a fan of Islam Makhachev moving up to the welterweight division and wants a "blockbuster" fight against the former lightweight champion.
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SB Nation on MSNBiggest Winners, Loser From UFC AtlantaIt’s time to see who were the biggest winners (and loser) from last night’s "Usman vs. Buckley" event in Atlanta, Georgia.
Official scorecards from all 13 fights at UFC on ESPN 69 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Gallery will be updated throughout the event.)