Kamaru Usman showcased his elite fighting skills on Saturday night with a dominant performance against Joaquin Buckley at the UFC event in Atlanta, reaffirming his status as a top contender in the welterweight division.
In front of a boisterous crowd, Usman delivered a masterclass in grappling and striking, controlling the fight from start to finish. After a strong first round, he took Buckley to the ground, where he unleashed a series of powerful strikes that left his opponent struggling to defend himself.
Nicknamed ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’, Usman secured a clear victory on the judges’ scorecards (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) after five rounds of dominant grappling in the welterweight contest.
With this victory, he not only secured a unanimous decision win but also sent a clear message to the rest of the division: the "Boogeyman" is back and ready to reclaim his title. Following the fight, Usman expressed his determination to re-establish himself at the top of the welterweight rankings.
"This win proves that I'm still a force to be reckoned with," Usman said in the post-fight interview. "I’m coming for the title again, and I won’t stop until I get it back."
For Nigerian fans, Usman's victory is a source of pride, as he continues to represent the country on the global stage. It is his first win since 2021.
