Usman dominates Buckley for unanimous win at UFC Atlanta
Kamaru Usman secured a unanimous resolution victory over Joaquin Buckley within the major tournament of UFC Atlanta, held at Recount Farm Arena.
The ragged welterweight champion delivered a dominant performance across five rounds, showcasing generous striking, grappling, and cage withhold a watch on.
Usman landed 127 of 217 entire strikes, achieving an accuracy rate of 58.5 p.c. In incompatibility, Buckley connected on 28 of 94 strikes, with a 29.8 p.c accuracy rate.
Usman also led in fundamental strikes, touchdown 31 of 73, while Buckley landed 24 of 90. The grappling exchanges were similarly one-sided, with Usman polishing off four of seven takedown attempts.
Buckley didn't salvage a takedown or are attempting a submission all the way during the fight.
The judges scored the fight unanimously in Usman’s desire, marking a return to form for the fighter.
“I suggested you all I was once bringing appreciate help to my title,” Usman mentioned after his take care of.
The finish result improved his knowledgeable MMA checklist to 21-4 and halted a old losing bound. Buckley’s checklist now stands at 21-7.
The UFC Atlanta tournament also seen victories from Edmen Shahbazyan, Raoni Barcelos, Mansur Abdul-Malik, and Alonzo Menifield. Usman’s victory reinforces his characteristic as a top contender within the welterweight division.
