UFC Atlanta’s $3M Payout Raises Eyebrows as Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley Neglected

UFC Atlanta’s $3M Payout Raises Eyebrows as Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley Neglected

The UFC went to the state of Atlanta with their stellar Fight Night event headlined by Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley. The event marked the return of ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’, who looked back in his vintage championship form as he secured a unanimous decision victory over ‘Young Buck’. It was believed that the headliners would make a bag after putting on a show for the audience. But turns out that wasn’t the case. Let’s start with a shocker—th…

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Following UFC Atlanta, here is what I think should be next for Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley after the Fight Night card.

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Joaquin Buckley Reacts to UFC Atlanta Loss Says He Felt Victorious Against GOAT Kamaru Usman Despite Judges’ Decision

Joaquin Buckley faced former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC Atlanta on June 14, 2025, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Usman won by unanimous decision, ending Buckley’s six-fight win streak in a sold-out arena, broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN+. Despite the loss, Buckley expressed pride in his performance ...

Kamaru Usman: How much Nigerian Nightmare earned after beating Joaquin Buckley in Atlanta

Kamaru Usman marked his return to UFC after nearly two wins with a win over Joaquin Buckley. The Nigerian Nightmare earned a huge paycheck from the match.