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Kamaru Usman Gets 100% Real on Whether "Ring Rust" Will Affect His Performance Against Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta

Kamaru Usman defeated Joaquin Buckley by unanimous decision in the UFC Atlanta main event on June 15, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Usman entered the bout on a three-fight losing streak after losing to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 in October 2023, while Buckley came off a six-fight win streak after dropping to welterweight in 2023.
Usman controlled the fight with pressure and effective takedowns, limiting Buckley’s success despite Buckley’s strong cardio and some defensive takedown attempts.
The judges scored the fight unanimously for Usman with scores 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47, and Usman said, "I needed to get that monkey off my back."
Usman broke his losing streak, earning his first win since 2021, which suggests he remains competitive at age 38 despite debate about his future against top welterweights.

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