ATLANTA, GA — UFC® is bringing the heat to the South this summer with a massive showdown in the welterweight division. Former champion and No. 4 ranked contender Kamaru Usman will meet surging No. 6 ranked contender Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC® Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley, taking place Saturday, June 14 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Also featured on the card is a pivotal flyweight bout between two fan favorites as former strawweight queen Rose Namajunas returns to action against the streaking No. 12 ranked Miranda Maverick.
Tickets On Sale May 2
Fans eager to witness the action live can purchase tickets starting Friday, May 2 at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster.com. UFC Fight Club® members can snag their seats early on Wednesday, April 30, while UFC newsletter subscribers will gain pre-sale access on Thursday, May 1. For details, visit UFC.com.
Main Event: Usman Seeks Redemption, Buckley Chases Gold
A former pound-for-pound king, Kamaru Usman (20-4) returns to the Octagon aiming to reignite his title hopes. The Nigerian-born, Colorado-based fighter ruled the welterweight division for over three years, with knockout wins over elite contenders like Colby Covington, Jorge Masvidal, and Gilbert Burns. Now, Usman looks to make a definitive statement in his 2025 debut.
Standing across from him will be the explosive Joaquin Buckley (21-6), who has rocketed up the rankings behind six straight victories. Known for his highlight-reel knockouts and fierce striking, Buckley has recently finished big names including Covington, Stephen Thompson, and Vicente Luque. A win over Usman could catapult Buckley into the title conversation.
Featured Bout: Namajunas vs. Maverick Could Shake Up Flyweight Rankings
Two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas (14-7) steps back into the Octagon looking to build momentum in her flyweight journey. “Thug Rose” brings her signature precision and championship pedigree to a high-stakes clash with up-and-coming contender Miranda Maverick (17-5).
Maverick enters the bout on a four-fight win streak, having taken out respected names like Andrea Lee and Gillian Robertson. With both women fighting out of Denver, Colo., this matchup promises fireworks and serious implications for the 125-pound division.
Additional Bouts Announced
The UFC Fight Night card is stacked with seasoned veterans and rising stars:
- Michael Chiesa (20-7) vs. Court McGee (23-13) — Welterweight war between two gritty vets
- Mansur Abdul-Malik (8-0) vs. Cody Brundage (11-6, 1NC) — Undefeated prospect with a perfect finish rate meets battle-tested brawler
- Tereza Bleda (7-1) vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth (7-2) — Flyweight prospects collide
- Edmen Shahbazyan (14-5) vs. Andre Petroski (13-4) — Middleweights look to bounce back in style
- Cody Durden (17-7-1) vs. Jose Ochoa (7-1, 1NC) — Georgia native looks to shine at home
- Alonzo Menifield (16-5-1) vs. Oumar Sy (11-0) — Light heavyweight tilt with top-15 implications
Broadcast Details
Catch all the action on Saturday, June 14 live on ESPN+ (English and Spanish).
- Prelims: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
- Main Card: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, also on ESPN and ESPN Deportes
Stay tuned to UFC.com for official fight week coverage, updated bout announcements, and exclusive interviews.
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