Kamaru Usman fights back tears
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Fight analysis At one point, Kamaru Usman was a dominant welterweight champion and one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. But Father Time came for him three years ago when a head kick from Leon Edwards ended his title reign and sparked a three-fight losing streak.
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will fight Joaquin Buckley in Saturday's Fight Night marquee. Ngannou accompanied Usman, his good friend, to the ceremonial weigh-ins on the eve of the fight. Ngannou is not a licensed cornerman and only showed up to support Usman, according to MMA Junkie.
The former welterweight champion returns to the Octagon against Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta.