Former champs Kamaru Usman, Rose Namajunas and Cody Garbrandt went 2-1 at UFC Atlanta, setting them down varying paths forward.

On Saturday night he answered that question in the octagon as he showed that he’s still a factor at the welterweight division by easily defeating rising prospect Joaquin Buckley by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta, GA. Usman (21-4 ...

SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley fight card from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday

Prior to the encounter with Usman, he had put together a 6-0 run in the division that included notables such as Vicente Luque, Stephen Thompson and Colby Covington. He didn't have the necessary answers to thwart Usman's offensive grappling,

The UFC is back in Atlanta on Saturday night with a compelling 13-fight card, topped by the long awaited return of former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.

The winners from all 13 bouts at UFC on ESPN 69 speak to reporters backstage in Atlanta – unless taken to hospital.

Kamaru Usman has his eyes set on the next welterweight title shot after winning a dominant performance against Joaquin Buckley at UFC on ESPN 69.