A welterweight matchup between Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley is in the works. It may become the main event of UFC Fight Night 257, scheduled for June 14 in Atlanta, USA.
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Buckley last entered the octagon against Colby Covington in December 2024 at UFC on ESPN 63. That fight, which was stopped in the third round, ended with Joaquin winning by technical knockout. His record has 21 wins and 6 losses.
Usman’s most recent fight took place in October 2023 at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. He faced Khamzat Chimaev, who currently represents the UAE. This match went the distance, and Kamaru lost by majority decision. His mixed martial arts record is 20 wins and 4 losses.
