Usman to Face Buckley, Namajunas vs. Maverick — UFC Atlanta Fight Card
Atlanta, USA — June 14, 2025 On Saturday, June 14, UFC on ESPN 69 will take place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. In the main event of the evening, former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman returns to the octagon. He will face the powerful and ambitious Joaquin Buckley, who is currently riding a winning streak.
Main Event: Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley
Date: June 14, 2025
Start Time: Main card begins at 10:00 PM (ET) / 08:00 AM (Ashgabat)
Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, USA
Kamaru Usman (20–4) is returning after a long hiatus and a loss to Khamzat Chimaev. The former champion is determined to remind the world of his power and re-enter the title race.
Joaquin Buckley (21–6), on the other hand, is in peak form: he’s riding a six-fight win streak, including a spectacular knockout of Colby Covington in December 2024.
Co-Main Event: Rose Namajunas vs. Miranda Maverick
This women’s flyweight bout (up to 115 lbs / 52.2 kg) carries high stakes — a spot in the top 10 of the division.
Rose Namajunas (14–7) — the former champion, known for her technical skills and strategic fights.
Miranda Maverick (17–5) — a rising contender in solid form and hungry for a breakthrough.
Other Fights on the UFC Atlanta Card:
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Alonzo Menifield vs. Oumar Sy (Light Heavyweight)
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Michael Chiesa vs. Court McGee (Welterweight)
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Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Cody Brundage (Middleweight)
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Tereza Bleda vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth (Women’s Flyweight)
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Cody Durden vs. Jose Ochoa (Flyweight)
Why It Matters
UFC on ESPN 69 is shaping up to be one of June’s most anticipated MMA events. The card features the return of major stars, career-defining matchups, and rising talents. Kamaru Usman seeks redemption and another shot at the title, while Miranda Maverick aims to break into the elite tier of her division.
