UFC Returns to Atlanta Featuring Usman vs Buckley June 14

The UFC is gearing up for several significant events with key matchups impacting the welterweight and middleweight divisions. UFC Atlanta, set for June 14, will feature a highly anticipated welterweight main event between former champion Kamaru Usman and rising contender Joaquin Buckley, alongside a women’s flyweight co-main event with Rose Namajunas versus Miranda Maverick. Usman, ranked No. 5, is on a three-fight losing streak, while Buckley, ranked No. 7, has been undefeated at welterweight since 2023. Experts suggest that the UFC welterweight division remains highly competitive, with other contenders like Sean Brady and Ian Machado Garry poised to shape the division's future, alongside a potential high-profile bout between champion Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev later in the year. Additionally, UFC 319 and UFC Vegas 107 in August will host pivotal middleweight fights, including Roman Dolidze versus Anthony Hernandez, both fighters on impressive winning streaks, and Kai Asakura versus Tim Elliot at UFC 319. Meanwhile, Combat FC 10 and Most Valuable Prospects 13 are upcoming regional MMA and boxing events respectively, spotlighting rising prospects and maintaining momentum in the broader combat sports scene.