Buckley, who was riding wins over the likes of Stephen Thompson and Colby Covington, represented a tough challenge after such a long layoff, but the 38-year-old showed he has not lost a step and won the fight by unanimous decision.

Kamaru Usman fought back tears on Saturday after overcoming Joaquin Buckley in Atlanta, a result that marked his first UFC win since 2021.

Joaquin Buckley is holding his head high. On Saturday night, Buckley squared off against former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC Atlanta, losing a unanimous decision. It’s a tough setback for Buckley,