Competing in the UFC Atlanta main event against Joaquin Buckley, Kamaru Usman was a rare underdog, facing those odds for only the third time in his career. Despite a nearly two-year layoff, he delivered a performance reminiscent of his prime. Following his dominant victory over Buckley, the question arises: is Usman now a legitimate contender to reclaim a UFC championship?
After Saturday`s UFC Fight Night card concluded, analysts Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee provided their reactions. They discussed Usman`s decisive victory against Buckley, analyzing key takeaways from both fighters and outlining Usman`s potential path back to a title shot. Their commentary also covered other significant bouts from the event, including Rose Namajunas` victory over Miranda Maverick, Malcolm Wellmaker`s impressive knockout, and the unusual events during the Rodolfo Bellato vs. Paul Craig fight, among other highlights.
