Usman rebounds with victory over Buckley at UFC Atlanta
After shedding three fights, Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman, on the weekend, returned with a unanimous option gather over Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta. The ragged welterweight champion showcased his grappling prowess, controlling Buckley for quite a lot of of the fight and earning scores of 49-46, 49-46, and Forty eight-47 from the judges.
He took Buckley down multiple times, landing ground strikes and showcasing his honorable wrestling skills. Despite his hanging abilities, Buckley struggled with takedown defence, failing to counter Usman’s grappling attacks effectively.
The target market booed now and then, reputedly frustrated with the fight’s tempo, but Usman’s dominance within the extinguish shone through. This gather marks a main comeback for the Edo Order-born Usman, who had lost three consecutive fights prior to this bout. The victory sets him up for doable future title competition within the welterweight division.
