Kamaru Usman ended a lengthy winless streak by defeating Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta, winning by unanimous decision. This marked Usman's first victory since November 2021 after a 20-month layoff. While he struggled to maintain momentum in the final round, his wrestling prowess was evident as he successfully took Buckley down multiple times early in the fight. Usman's emotional post-fight reflections indicated his determination to reclaim his status in the sport, acknowledging the challenges of competing at the highest level once again.
It's been a while. I needed to get that monkey off my back. I know I'm still able to do this at the highest level.
Usman relied heavily on his collegiate wrestling background, particularly through the first four rounds. He took Buckley down in each of the first four rounds.
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