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Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 15, 2025

Anthony Smith thinks one UFC fighter was looking for a free win. If there’s anyone who knows what it’s like to be hit with an illegal strike, it’s Smith. “Lionheart” was hit with an illegal knee from Jon Jones in their 2019 title fight. While Smith could’ve milked the foul, he refused to take the out and kept on fighting. Six years later, Smith served as a desk analyst for UFC Atlanta and he witnessed a bout that ended due to an illegal upkick.

Harry Kettle - June 15, 2025

UFC star Kamaru Usman has made it crystal clear that he wants a welterweight title shot after his win over Joaquin Buckley. Last night, Kamaru Usman defeated Joaquin Buckley and he did so in convincing fashion. While he had to survive a late scare in the fifth round, he spent the first four rounds dominating Buckley on the ground. It was a comprehensive performance that reminded everyone why he is one of the greatest welterweights of all time.

Harry Kettle - June 15, 2025

UFC commentator Jon Anik has made an interesting claim regarding the upcoming Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes fight. As we know, Kayla Harrison is the new UFC women’s bantamweight champion. She won the gold by defeating Julianna Pena, and she did so in pretty convincing circumstances. She was able to submit the former two-time champion and in doing so, further improved her legacy as one of the best female combat sports athletes of all time.

Harry Kettle - June 15, 2025

UFC star Belal Muhammad has teased a showdown with Kamaru Usman in the wake of the latter’s win at UFC Atlanta. Last night, Kamaru Usman got back in the win column. He was able to largely dominate Joaquin Buckley in their entertaining UFC Atlanta main event, and although Buckley was able to have a big round in the fifth, it wasn’t enough. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ went back to basics and proved that while he may be a veteran in this division, that doesn’t mean he’s done – not by a long shot.

Chris Taylor - June 14, 2025

The Octagon returned to Georgia for tonight’s UFC Atlanta event, and four fighters wound up taking home performance bonuses. This evening’s fight card was headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight bout featuring Kamaru Usman taking on Joaquin Buckley. The contest proved to be a dominant showing from the former champion in Usman. Although Buckley was able to stuff some takedowns and land some heavy shots in the final round, it was far too little far too late for ‘New Mansa’. Kamaru Usman did a lot of damage while working from top position on the floor in the opening four rounds and after 25-minutes it was clear that he had done more than enough to earn his first victory since 2021.

Chris Taylor - June 14, 2025

Tonight’s UFC Atlanta fight card was headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight matchup between Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley. Usman (21-4 MMA) had entered tonight’s contest with hopes of snapping a three-fight losing skid. The former welterweight kingpin had most previously competed in October of 2023, where he suffered a majority decision loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ had tasted his most previous victory in November of 2021, when he successfully defended the promotion‘s welterweight title with a unanimous decision win over Colby Covington.

Chris Taylor - June 14, 2025

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Atlanta results, including the welterweight main event between Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley. Usman (20-4 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest with hopes of snapping a three-fight losing skid. The former welterweight kingpin was most previously seen in action in October of 2023, where he suffered a majority decision loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ earned his most recent victory in November of 2021, when he successfully defended the promotion‘s welterweight title with a unanimous decision win over Colby Covington.

Chris Taylor - June 14, 2025

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Atlanta results, including the women’s flyweight co-main event between Rose Namajunas and Miranda Maverick. Namajunas (14-7 MMA) will enter the bout looking to rebound, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Erin Blanchfield in her most recent Octagon appearance at UFC Edmonton this past November. Prior to that setback, ‘Thug’ had reeled off back-to-back wins over Tracey Cortes and Amanda Ribas respectively.

Chris Taylor - June 14, 2025

Tonight’s UFC Atlanta main card lineup featured a men’s bantamweight bout between former division champion Cody Garbrandt and Raoni Barcelos. Cody Garbrandt (14-7 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a submission loss to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 300 in April of 2024. That setback had snapped a two-fight winning streak for ‘No Love’, who had previously earned Octagon wins over Brian Kelleher (KO) and Trevin Jones (Decision).

Chris Taylor - June 14, 2025

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Atlanta results, including the bantamweight bout between Cody Garbrandt and Raoni Barcelos. Cody Garbrandt (14-7 MMA) has not competed since suffering a submission loss to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 300 in April of 2024. That setback snapped a two-fight winning streak for ‘No Love’, who had previously earned Octagon wins over Brian Kelleher (KO) and Trevin Jones (Decision).

Chris Taylor - June 14, 2025

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Atlanta results, including the featured prelim between Paul Craig and Rodolfo Bellato. Craig (17-9-1 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest with hopes of snapping a 3-fight losing skid. ‘Bearjew’ most previously competed inside of the Octagon this past November at UFC 309, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss at the hands of Bo Nickal.

Chris Taylor - June 14, 2025

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Atlanta results, including the welterweight bout between Michael Chiesa and Court McGee. Chiesa (19-7 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a two-fight winning streak, his latest being a third-round submission victory over Max Griffin at December’s UFC 310 event. ‘Maverick‘ has gone 2-3 over his past five Octagon appearances overall.

Harry Kettle - June 14, 2025

UFC star Ilia Topuria has sent a message to Charles Oliveira in new training footage as their UFC 317 collision draws nearer. As we know, Ilia Topuria will battle Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 317. It’s a fight that has been in the works for a while now, with the two men being set to do battle over the UFC lightweight championship. The current champion, Islam Makhachev, will vacate the title the moment that the fight begins, as he begins to pursue a new dream – winning a second world title at welterweight.

Harry Kettle - June 14, 2025

Alexander Volkanovski has given his thoughts on the ongoing UFC heavyweight championship reign of Jon Jones. As we know, Jon Jones is currently the UFC heavyweight champion. We also know that Tom Aspinall is the interim UFC heavyweight champion. If you put two and two together, it would seem to make sense that they should be fighting for the undisputed championship. Alas, for whatever reason, it doesn’t seem like Jon is all too interested in making that happen.

Harry Kettle - June 14, 2025

UFC commentator Michael Bisping has issued a warning regarding Charles Oliveira’s style when he faces Ilia Topuria. As we know, Charles Oliveira will battle Ilia Topuria in the main event of UFC 317. It’s one of the most highly anticipated fights of the year, with the winner being declared the new UFC lightweight champion. The stakes don’t get much higher than that.

Harry Kettle - June 14, 2025

UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes has given his thoughts on Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall and whether or not it’ll happen. As we know, Jon Jones is the UFC heavyweight champion. That’s been the case for a long time now but during his reign, he’s only actually fought twice in the division. The hope, and expectation, is that he will defend his belt against interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. Unfortunately, Jon doesn’t seem to be all too interested in making that happen.

BJ Penn Staff - June 13, 2025

Artem Vakhitov didn’t like the offer he received from the UFC, so he rejected it. Vakhitov is an elite kickboxer, and is set to challenge long-reigning heavyweight champion Rico Verhoeven in the main event of Glory 100 tomorrow. Before signing his new deal with Glory, he earned a UFC contract with a stoppage win on Dana White’s Contender Series. Despite his massive accomplishments as a kickboxer—which includes a win over former UFC champ Alex Pereira—it was a standard Contender Series contract. In other words, low five figures per fight. Having fought for much greater purses as a kickboxer, he turned it down.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 13, 2025

Ilia Topuria says there’s one surging UFC lightweight contender who he hopes to settle some beef with. Topuria is set to fight for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship on June 28. He will take on former 155-pound titleholder Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 317 in Las Vegas. While “El Matador” must focus on the task at hand, he can’t avoid questions about the rest of the lightweight division.