Garry forecasts a daring outcome for the confrontation between Usman and Buckley
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On the night of June 15th, Joaquin "New Mansa" Buckley takes on former division champion Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC on ESPN 69, held at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Buckley, who was present during Ian Machado Garry's unanimous decision victory over Carlos Prates, attempted to stir up trouble at the weigh-in. However, Garry remained unfazed. In a chat with Ariel Helwani, Buckley commented on their encounter, saying:
"It's just pathetic. That's all. He can't get attention so he tries using others. Yeah, let him be who he is."
Despite the negative comments about Buckley, Garry expressed confidence in his ability to handle Usman, who hasn't fought since his third straight loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 in October 2023: "Hell, he was chasing me all weekend for content. He should focus on his fight, win it first, and then we'll see about the future. I think he'll steamroll Usman. Not just beat him - obliterate him."
Elsewhere, Belal Muhammad defends his title for the first time against Jack Della Maddalena on May 11th. After Garry's win over Prates, he served as the backup fighter for the title bout at UFC 315.
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📝 Insights:
- This pivotal fight between Buckley and Usman takes place on June 14, 2025, during UFC's Atlanta tour.
- Buckley aims to secure his position as a title contender, while Usman seeks to rebuild his title contention amidst a layoff.
- Kamaru Usman is renowned for his victories over Colby Covington, Jorge Masvidal, and Gilbert Burns, maintaining a record of 20-4 as a former UFC Welterweight Champion. Buckley, currently ranked No. 6 with a 21-6 record, has been on a six-fight win streak since moving to the welterweight division in 2023.
- Ian Machado Garry, despite criticizing Buckley, believes he can handle Usman and even goes as far as predicting a destructive victory against him.
- While Joaquin "New Mansa" Buckley and former division champion Kamaru Usman prepare for their highly anticipated fight on June 15th, bookmakers are reacting to Ian Machado Garry's confident prediction that Buckley will "obliterate" Usman.
- Incidentally, Buckley recently made headlines for his confrontation with Garry at the weigh-in for another fight, and the two exchanged harsh words in a chat with Ariel Helwani.
- As the mixed-martial-arts world watches the June 15th matchup, fans of sports during the UFC's Atlanta tour can also look forward to Belal Muhammad's title defense against Jack Della Maddalena on May 11th.
- Meanwhile, Paul Hughes remains hopeful for a rematch with Usman Nurmagomedov, who has made a name for himself in the welterweight division with victories over notable opponents like Colby Covington, Jorge Masvidal, and Gilbert Burns.
