UFC Atlanta Set for Fireworks as Dana White Highlights Under-the-Radar Fights
This Saturday, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Atlanta, Georgia, with a stacked card featuring several high-profile bouts. The event, headlined by a bantamweight clash between Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley, promises to deliver excitement and fireworks. According to reports from Bloody Elbow, UFC president Dana White has highlighted several under-the-radar fights that are expected to get the fans on their feet.
The main event features former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, who looks to rebound from three consecutive losses when he takes on Joaquin Buckley, also known as "New Mansa." Buckley is riding a six-fight win streak and has already shut down Islam Makhachev as a "big threat" at 170lbs. A win over Usman would put Buckley in title contention. As Bloody Elbow reported, the co-main event features former champions Rose Namajunas and Cody Garbrandt, both looking to rebound from losses in their previous outings.
The UFC Atlanta prelims also feature several fights that are expected to generate excitement. Dana White has highlighted a bantamweight bout between Kris Moutinho and Malcolm Wellmaker, which he believes will be "all offense and a lot of fireworks standing." According to Bloody Elbow, White said, "A couple of fights you might not know about, Malcolm Wellmaker vs Kris Moutinho. Wellmaker earned a UFC contract with a quick knockout on the Contender Series then debuted with another devastating quick knockout. Now he draws Moutinho, who was in the UFC a while back, rattled off five straight wins, all finishes outside the UFC so he earned himself another shot. This should be all offense and a lot of fireworks standing."
Moutinho, best known for his fight against Sean O’Malley in 2021, showcased his impenetrable heart despite being utterly dominated. As reported by Bloody Elbow, White also highlighted the middleweight clash between Cody Brundage and Mansur Abdul-Malik, which he believes will be "explosive." Abdul-Malik, an undefeated prospect with eight wins and seven knockouts, faces a tough test against the experienced Brundage.
In a surprise appearance, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou attended the ceremonial weigh-ins on Friday, reigniting his feud with current UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Ngannou has expressed interest in fighting Jones in a potential UFC return. As Bloody Elbow reported, Ngannou’s appearance added to the excitement surrounding the event.
The UFC Atlanta event promises to deliver a thrilling night of action, with several high-profile bouts and under-the-radar fights expected to generate excitement. As Bloody Elbow noted, the event features a stacked card with something for every MMA fan. With Dana White’s highlighted fights and the surprise appearance of Francis Ngannou, UFC Atlanta is shaping up to be an unforgettable night of mixed martial arts.
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Bloody Elbow has reported "A couple of fights you might not know about, Malcolm Wellmaker vs Kris Moutinho. Wellmaker earned a UFC contract with a quick knockout on the Contender Series then debuted with another devastating quick knockout,"
Bloody Elbow also reported that "Young undefeated prospect Mansur Abdul-Malik faces a big test in the always tough Cody Brundage. Mansur enters the matchup at 8-0 with seven knockouts and one submission… This matchup will be explosive, do not miss it,"
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