Kamaru Usman stepped into the UFC Atlanta main event against Joaquin Buckley facing the rare position of an underdog, just the third time in his UFC tenure. However, in his first bout after nearly two years, he delivered a performance reminiscent of his prime. Following his decisive victory over Buckley, the question looms: is Usman now a legitimate contender to reclaim UFC championship gold?
Analyzing Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card, combat sports analysts Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee reviewed the event. They discussed Usman`s comprehensive win against Buckley, explored the insights gained about both competitors, and debated what steps Usman needs to take to secure another title opportunity. The discussion also covered other notable results from the card, including Rose Namajunas`s win over Miranda Maverick, Malcolm Wellmaker`s spectacular knockout, and the unusual circumstances surrounding the Rodolfo Bellato versus Paul Craig fight, among other highlights.
