UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley - Expert Predictions and Odds

Top-10 fighters collide as fifth-ranked Kamaru Usman faces seventh-ranked Joaquin Buckley in a welterweight clash at UFC Fight Night on Saturday, starting at 10 p.m. ET from State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Usman, who last fought on October 21, 2023, aims to rebound from a defeat against Khamzat Chimaev. Meanwhile, Buckley is coming off a victory via TKO against Colby Covington.

With odds set at Buckley (-245) as the favorite and Usman (+200) as the underdog, the fight is expected to be competitive, with predictions leaning towards Buckley’s striking ability. In the co-main event, Rose Namajunas is a favorite against Miranda Maverick in a women’s flyweight bout.

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Preview of Usman vs. Buckley

Usman, after nearly two years away, aims to break a losing streak of three matches. The former champion historically has six title fight victories in the welterweight division. “I will break this losing streak and show fans that I’m still a top fighter,” Usman stated.

Meanwhile, Buckley, boasting a record of 21-6, aims to extend his winning streak, previously recognized for his exciting finishes. His notable performances include a knockout victory of the year in 2020.

Fight Card and Odds

Kamaru Usman (+200) vs. Joaquin Buckley (-245)
Rose Namajunas (-238) vs. Miranda Maverick (+195)
Edmen Shabazyan (-148) vs. Andre Petroski (+124)
Cody Garbrandt (+210) vs. Raoni Barcelos (-258)
Mansur Abdul-Malik (-1050) vs. Cody Brundage (+675)
Alonzo Menifield (+500) vs. Oumar Sy (-700)

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