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Former UFC double champion claims UFC Atlanta judge ‘should never judge again’ after main event scorecard

Henry Cejudo has taken aim at Mike Bell for his scoring of the UFC Atlanta main event between Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley. This past Saturday, the premier promotion returned to Atlanta for UFC Atlanta with a welterweight main event between former champion Kamaru Usman and soaring contender Joaquin Buckley.

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Kamaru Usman shuts the door: ‘Who?’ The Nigerian Nightmare dismisses Belal Muhammad, eyes only gold next

Kamaru Usman’s emphatic return to form at UFC Atlanta was more than just a win—it was a statement. After a three-fight skid that had many questioning whether the “Nigerian Nightmare” had reached the twilight of his storied career, Usman silenced the doubters with a dominant, wrestling-heavy unanimous decision over the red-hot Joaquin Buckley.

Kamaru Usman News / BoxingNews.com / June 16

What’s Next For Kamaru Usman?

Kamaru Usman defeated Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta, as we look at his next steps. Usman secured his first win since 2021, as he beat Buckley via a unanimous decision.

Rose Namajunas News / Dice City Sports / June 16

Namajunas To Make One More Run?

Rose Namajunas is one of the most decorated women fighters in the UFC. She’s a former two time UFC strawweight champion Namajunas. She had a tough task on her hands, fighting her sparring partner Miranda Maverick.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 16

Buckley Loves The ATL

Joaquin Buckley is still in high spirits despite having his 6 fight win streak snapped against Kamaru Usman on Saturday in State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 16

Exciting Bantamweight Prospect Turns Heads in Sophomore Outing Saturday

At this point last year, Malcolm Wellmaker had yet to make his debut on MMA’s grandest stage. He’d have to wait around a few more months for a shot at a UFC promotional contract by way of season eight of Contender Series.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 16

UFC Atlanta: Interesting Tidbits About Fighters on June 14 Show

For its fifth visit to Atlanta, the UFC delivered on a stirring clash between two of the top welterweights on the planet when Kamaru Usman returned from a nearly two-year layoff in the UFC Atlanta to defeat the hulking Joaquin Buckley.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 15

Usman Still Has It!

Kamaru Usman has been hearing how he’s the old man in the division and how does it feel to be fighting against the younger generation. On Saturday night

MMA News / Field Level Media / June 15

Kamaru Usman snaps Joaquin Buckley’s streak at UFC Fight Night

Kamaru Usman returned to the win column Saturday night in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Atlanta, Ga., securing a unanimous decision over Joaquin Buckley 49-46, 49-46, 48-47.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 14

UFC Atlanta: Give Rodolfo Bellato an Oscar after the bizarre ending to his fight with Paul Craig

In a sport where drama is a given and controversy is never far behind, UFC Atlanta delivered one of the strangest endings in recent memory. The featured

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 14

Paddy Pimblett will be next for Ilia Topuria if he beats Charles Oliveira at UFC 317

If Ilia Topuria dethrones Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 and claims the vacant lightweight title, the UFC faces a pivotal matchmaking decision. While purists

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 14

Usman Plan For Domination Unveiled

Kamaru Usman once was on top of the UFC world and was at the top of the pound for pound list. He was cruising until one kick to the head by Leon Edwards changed his trajectory.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 13

UFC Atlanta: Full Fight Card

Heading to Atlanta for the first time since 2019, the UFC is set to deliver a monumental clash between welterweight titans during UFC Atlanta, as surging phenom Joaquin Buckley continues his onslaught towards title contention when he faces former champion Kamaru Usman during the UFC Atlanta main event.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 13

UFC Atlanta Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Rose Namajunas – Miranda Maverick

Tomorrow night in the co-main event of UFC Atlanta, a former world champion makes her return. “Thug” Rose Namajunas (13-7) is back tomorrow night as she looks to defend her spot in the top ten of the rankings against 11th ranked Miranda Maverick (15-5).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 13

UFC Atlanta Main Event Preview and Prediction: Kamaru Usman – Joaquin Buckley

Tomorrow night in the main event of UFC Atlanta, we are going to see a big time matchup in the welterweight division. Former champion and one of the all time greats at 170, Kamaru Usman (20-4), returns as he takes on surging top contender “New Mansa” Joaquin Buckley (21-6).

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UFC Baku preview, start time, full fight as Jamahal Hill battles Khalil Rountree Jr.

The UFC is set to make its debut in Azerbaijan as two top Light Heavyweights will clash in the main event of their card in Baku. The main event pits two top Light Heavyweights in Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr, against one another on top of an impressive fight card.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 12

UFC Atlanta With Awesome Main Card on Father’s Day Weekend

UFC Atlanta fight week rolls on. Saturday night, the famous UFC Octagon makes its last stop before the calendar turns over to summer next week inside Atlanta’s State Farm Arena for this week’s edition of UFC Fight Night.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 12

Who Are the Best Welterweight Fighters in UFC History?

The UFC’s welterweight division has long been home to some of the most iconic and dominant fighters in mixed martial arts history. With the UFC showcasing elite fighters at 170-pounds over the last couple of decades, here’s a look at the greatest welterweights in UFC history.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 12

What’s Next For Justin Gaethje?

Justin Gaethje is considering retirement if the UFC doesn’t grant him a lightweight title shot next as we look at his options. Gaethje is searching for his next opponent after beating Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 in his last fight.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 12

Kamaru Usman’s 'Simple Plan' Is pure delusion, the former champ’s roadmap is a fantasy

Kamaru Usman, once the undisputed king of the UFC welterweight division, is back in the headlines, not just for his return to the cage after a lengthy layoff, but for a media day declaration that has MMA fans and pundits shaking their heads in disbelief.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 11

UFC Fight Night – Rose Namajunas vs. Miranda Maverick: Preview & Betting Tips

The co-main event of this UFC Atlanta card brings a fascinating clash of styles as former two-time strawweight champion Rose “Thug” Namajunas faces the surging Miranda “Fear The” Maverick in a women’s flyweight bout.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 10

Demetrious Johnson Takes Fire From Ex-UFC Star for Warning Harrison About Amanda Nunes Fight

Demetrious Johnson has come under severe fire after issuing a stark warning to Kayla Harrison after her title win at UFC 316 — from the Ohio star’s close teammate, Jorge Masvidal.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 9

Did Sean O’Malley Really Quit Social Media? The Strategy Fans Didn’t See Coming for the Merab Dvalishvili Fight

It came as quite a shock to UFC fans when bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley quit social media last month. The decision signaled a major reset for the American fighter, as he prepares for his title rematch with Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 9

Dana White Co-sign Instills Confidence in Tom Aspinall Amidst Jon Jones ‘Crazy’ Antics

Tom Aspinall has held the UFC interim heavyweight championship for a record number of days without fighting for the undisputed title. He has done absolutely everything in his power to secure a fight with Jon Jones, but has remained unsuccessful so far.

MMA News / Field Level Media / June 8

Merab Dvalishvili stops Sean O'Malley in Round 3 at UFC 316

Merab Dvalishvili effortlessly defeated Sean O'Malley in the main event of UFC 316 on Saturday night in Newark, N.J., securing a third-round modified choke in their rematch to retain the bantamweight championship.