Kamaru Usman def. Joaquin Buckley via unanimous decision (49-46 x2, 48-47)
Rose Namajunas def. Miranda Maverick via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
Edmen Shahbazyan def. Andre Petroski via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
Raoni Barcelos def. Cody Garbrandt via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Cody Brundage via technical decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)
Alonzo Menifield def. Oumar Sy via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Paul Craig vs. Rodolfo Bellato ends in a no-contest due to an accidental foul (R1, 4:59)
Michael Chiesa def. Court McGee via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
Malcolm Wellmaker def. Kris Moutinho via KO (punch) (R1, 2:37)
Jose Ochoa def. Cody Durden via KO (punches) (R2, 0:11)
Ricky Simon def. Cameron Smotherman via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
Phil Rowe def. Ange Loosa via TKO (strikes) (R3, 4:03)
Jamey-Lyn Horth def. Vanessa Demopoulos via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
The UFC Fight Night event headlined by Kamaru Usman versus Joaquin Buckley, held on June 14, 2025, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, delivered a mix of technical mastery, gritty decisions, and a few chaotic moments. The card showcased a blend of veteran savvy and rising talent, with the main event setting the tone for a night of competitive bouts.
In the main event, former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman snapped a three-fight losing streak with a unanimous decision victory over the surging Joaquin Buckley. Usman leaned heavily on his wrestling, securing takedowns in each of the first four rounds and controlling Buckley on the ground for significant stretches. His ground-and-pound and positional dominance frustrated Buckley’s explosive striking. In the fifth round, Buckley showed resilience, stuffing Usman’s takedowns and landing heavy punches, but it wasn’t enough to sway the judges, who scored it 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47 for Usman. The win marked a return to form for the 38-year-old, who called for a title shot post-fight, while Buckley’s six-fight win streak came to an end.
The co-main event saw former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas outwork Miranda Maverick in a women’s flyweight clash. Namajunas used crisp striking and timely takedowns to keep Maverick at bay, earning a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). Namajunas’ performance solidified her status as a top contender at 125 pounds, while Maverick, despite the loss, showed toughness against a high-level opponent.
In the middleweight division, Edmen Shahbazyan continued his resurgence with a unanimous decision over Andre Petroski (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). Shahbazyan’s striking was sharp, and he fended off Petroski’s grappling attempts to secure his second straight win. At bantamweight, Raoni Barcelos upset former champion Cody Garbrandt via unanimous decision (29-28 across the board). Barcelos’ relentless pressure and well-rounded attack overwhelmed Garbrandt, who struggled to find his rhythm.
Mansur Abdul-Malik made a statement in his middleweight bout against Cody Brundage, earning a technical decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) after an accidental foul halted the fight. Abdul-Malik’s power and aggression stood out. In the light heavyweight opener of the main card, Alonzo Menifield handed Oumar Sy his first loss via unanimous decision (29-28 across the board), using his physicality to edge out a close fight.
The prelims had their share of highlights and controversy. A light heavyweight bout between Paul Craig and Rodolfo Bellato ended in a no-contest at 4:58 of the first round after Craig landed an accidental illegal upkick that left Bellato unable to continue. Michael Chiesa outpointed Court McGee in a welterweight veteran showdown (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), while Malcolm Wellmaker electrified the crowd with a first-round knockout of Kris Moutinho at 2:37. Jose Ochoa also shone, stopping Cody Durden with a second-round uppercut at just 11 seconds.
Other prelim results included Ricky Simon’s unanimous decision over Cameron Smotherman (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), Phil Rowe’s third-round TKO of Ange Loosa at 4:03, and Jamey-Lyn Horth’s dominant unanimous decision over Vanessa Demopoulos (30-27 across the board) to kick off the night.
