Usman's silence was evident during the encounter with Bakli.
Catch Buckley's Take on USman
Ahead of the main event at UFC on ESPN 69 in Atlanta, Joaquin Buckley shared his thoughts on his first face-to-face encounter with Kamaru Usman. In contrast to his previous title fights, Usman seemed different, according to Buckley. Compiling his observations for MMA Junkie, Buckley stated:
"I've always kept a close eye on a fighter's energy before a bout. With Usman, it was noticeably different - he was unusually quiet around me. Not in a body language sense, but in his overall demeanor."
Buckley elaborated, "He took a deep breath before approaching. Such details matter - he's acknowledging he's up against a formidable challenger."
Usman enters the octagon following his defeat to Khamzat Chimaev in October 2023. Despite his recent string of three consecutive losses, "The Nigerian Nightmare" remains a formidable opponent, but Buckley is optimistic about their matchup: "He performed well in that fight, but I'll demonstrate the disparity between Khamzat and me. It'll be night and day". The upcoming bout between Buckley and Usman will headline UFC on ESPN 69 on the evening of June 15.
Blend Your Bets and Predictions
- Buckley's Advantage: Odds are in Buckley's favor, bolstered by his current six-fight win streak and strong momentum. Usman, on the other hand, is grappling with a three-fight losing streak, with his last win dating back to November 2021[2][3].
- Battle Styles: Buckley is known for his aggressive style, which could give Usman a run for his money. Once a dominant welterweight champion, Usman has lately faced some setbacks[3].
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Note: The aforementioned predictions and odds for the Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley fight at UFC on ESPN 69, which occurred on June 14, 2025, are as follows:
Predictions
- Likely Outcome: With Buckley's impressive win streak and high spirits, the odds are in his favor to secure a victory. Despite his recent losses, Usman is still a powerful competitor[2][3].
- Combat Strategy: Known for his aggressive approach, Buckley's stylistic choices may pose an issue for Usman, who has faced some setbacks[3].
Odds
| Betting Line | Kamaru Usman | Joaquin Buckley ||------------------|------------------|---------------------|| Moneyline | +220 to +230 | -250 to -280 || KO/TKO | +370 | +160 || Decision | +475 | +200 || Submission | +2400 | +1900 || Draw | +2500 | +2500 || Over/Under | Over 4.5 Rounds: -105 to +100; Under 4.5 Rounds: -125 to -130[1][2][3][4].
Venue and Time
- The bout took place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia[2][4].
- The main card commenced at 10:00 PM ET[4].
- Bookmakers are currently favoring Joaquin Buckley in the upcoming mixed-martial-arts bout against Kamaru Usman, based on Buckley's six-fight win streak and high spirits.
- Despite Usman's history as a dominant welterweight champion, his recent three-fight losing streak may face challenges from Buckley's aggressive style, potentially making the match an interesting contrast of abilities.
