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On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique," the panel discusses Kamaru Usman and Rose Namajunas' UFC Atlanta wins and more.
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman turned back the clock to earn an emotional decision over red-hot contender Joaquin Buckley on Saturday at UFC Atlanta.
Kamaru Usman is rested, recovered and ready to restore his status as the second-best welterweight ever. Usman ends the longest hiatus of his 12-year career at UFC Fight Night on Saturday. Welcoming back the former champion is Joaquin Buckley,
The main event will see former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman try to snap the first losing streak of his MMA career when he takes on #7-ranked Joaquin Buckley, who is 6-0 with four finishes since dropping down from the middleweight division in 2023.
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman was riding high immediately after earning a unanimous decision over Joaquin Buckley on Saturday night.
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According to a disclosed salary report from MMA Junkie, Namajunas earned $500,000 for her decision win over Maverick ($250K win bonus). The former two-time strawweight champion has fought 18 times in the UFC. Right behind Namajunas is Kamaru Usman, who earned $300,000 (no win bonus) in the main event of UFC Atlanta.
Check out UFC Atlanta purse details and find out how much money Kamaru Usman earned after defeating Joaquin Buckley.
The former welterweight champion returns to the Octagon against Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta.