Kamaru Usman makes his long -awaited return to the Octagon for his main event fight at UFC Atlanta.
The Nigeriaan is fighting for the first time since 2023, when Kamaru lost Usman to Leon Edwards (twice) and Khamzat Chimaev.
The 38-year-old seemed as if he had retired, but Usman returns to the Octagon to take on Joaquin Buckley's challenge in UFC Atlanta on June 14.
In the meantime, the Co-Main event of UFC Atlanta is a women's flying weight between Rose Namajunas and Miranda Maverick.
Namajunas remains #7 in the ranking despite a recent loss for it Blanchfield, but the #11-ranged Maverick will have the confidence to add her 4 wins in succession.
Here is everything you need to know about how to view UFC Atlanta and the rest of the competitions that take place during the event.
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What time does UFC Atlanta start?
UFC Atlanta will take place on 14 June in the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
The event starts with preliminary rounds at 7:00 PM (ET), 4:00 PM (PT) and 12:00 AM (BST).
After this comes the main map at 10 p.m. (et), 7 p.m. (PT) and 3:00 am (BST).
How to watch and stream live UFC Atlanta?
In the US, both the prelims and the main map of UFC Atlanta will be available to view on ESPN+ from 7 p.m., without the prelims being ready.
Fans in the UK will be able to view the prelims from midnight through the UFC -Vechtpas before they switch to TNT Sports for covering the UFC Atlanta main map from 3:00 am.
UFC Atlanta – Who fights?
Main map
- Welterweight: Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley
- Flying weight for ladies: Rose Namajunas vs. Miranda Maverick
- Bantam weight: Ricky Simón vs. Charles Jourdain
- Welterweight: Michael Chiesa vs. Court McGee
- Middleweight: Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Cody Brundage
- Flying weight for women: Tereza Bledá vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth
- Middleweight: Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Andre Petroski
- Flying weight: Cody Durden vs. Jose Ochoa
- Light heavyweight: Alonzo Menifield vs. Oumar Sy
Michael Bisping warns Usman to retire if he loses comeback fight
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping has warned usman that he should retire if he loses his comeback match against Buckley in UFC Atlanta.
On his YouTube channel, Bisping said: “If Kamaru Usman loses this fight, it will be the end of his career? I will not throw a shadow,” said the UFC Hall of Famer.
“I have nothing but the biggest respect and deep admiration for Kamaru Usman. He is a solid person, he is an incredible hunter, he is a great ambassador for this sport.
“37 years old, however, has not been too active and if you lose four in a row, it might be time to think about running away from the sport.
“As I say, I don't say that light. He is a great guy, but we know that Joaquin Buckley is coming up. This is the biggest fight of his career. They are always. But this one is the big one.
“This is the last obstacle; this is the one who gives him a title fight, perhaps if he is a victor. He is only 30 years old.”
Usman will fight against Buckley in the main event of UFC Atlanta and marks his first fight in almost two years.