The UFC boss expects fireworks when bantam weights collide on the UFC Atlanta Prelims.
This Saturday, the Premier Promotion will return for UFC Atlanta, because former UFC Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman Rebound of three losses in a row when he takes on Joaquin Buckley in the main event.
'New Mansa' drives a six-fighter win-streak and with a victory over 'the Nigerian nightmare' he would claim himself in the title, because he had already closed Islam Makhakev as a 'big threat' on 170 pounds.
Also on the map are former champions Rose Namajunas and Cody Garbrandt, who both want to recover the last time out of losses.
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Dana White Highlights under the radar fights at UFC Atlanta
In addition to a stacked main map, the UFC Atlanta -Prelims are also filled with various fights that will almost guarantee the fans of their seats.
Prior to the event, UFC boss Dana White emphasized that he does not want to go under the radar, between recurring Bantamweight Kris Moutinho and Malcolm Wellmaker.
“A few fights that you may not know, Malcolm Wellmaker vs Kris Moutinho. Wellmaker earned a UFC contract with a quick knockout in the Contender series then debuted with another devastating fast knockout,” White said in a video on social media.
“Now he draws Moutinho, who was in the UFC a while ago, rattling five straight victories, all ending outside the UFC, so he earned himself a shot. This should all be offensive and a lot of fireworks,” White continued.
Moutinho is best known for his fight against Sean O'Malley in 2021, and despite being completely dominated, he showed his impenetrable heart.
In addition to emphasizing the Bantam weight competition, White fans further collided between Cody Brunge and Mansur Abdul-Malik on the main map.
“Young undefeated prospect mansur abdul-malik is confronted with a major test in the always tough Cody Brundage. Mansur comes in the matchup at 8-0 with seven knockouts and one submission … This matchup will be explores,” he continued.
Francis Ngannou makes Shock UFC Atlanta -Onter
At the ceremonial weightings last Friday, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou made a shock on stage with Usman.
'The Predator' recently played his feud with the current UFC Heavyweight Champion Jones and claims that he would be interested in fighting Jones in a potential UFC decay.