Kamaru Usman has been on a quest to reclaim the UFC welterweight title he previously held. The veteran MMA fighter has vowed to reestablish himself as a force to be reckoned with at 170 pounds.
Standing opposite him would be Joaquin Buckley, a knockout artist who’s lately risen to become a fearsome welterweight contender. The two elite welterweights are set to headline the UFC Atlanta event.
Usman is on a three-fight losing streak. He lost his welterweight belt via knockout in his rematch against Leon Edwards in August 2022. “The Nigerian Nightmare” then suffered a majority decision defeat in his trilogy against Edwards in March 2023. He’s competed just once since, getting outpointed by the unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev in a short-notice middleweight match in October 2023. On the contrary, Buckley is on a six-fight win streak.
How Much Do Tickets Cost To Watch UFC Atlanta: Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley?
Ticket prices for the UFC Atlanta event range from a few hundred dollars to over a thousand. The pricing is based on how close one’s seat is to the Octagon and what additional conveniences come with it. The UFC’s official website provides fans with the latest listings regarding ticket prices and availability.
As of this time, Ticketmaster has listed the lowest-priced seat for UFC Atlanta at $206.98. On the other hand, the highest-priced seats could cost around $3,906.45. Meanwhile, StubHub listed the cheapest tickets at $195, whereas the costlier tickets go upwards of $974.
Moreover, per Viagogo, the cheapest ticket can be procured at $143, while a high-end ticket could cost around $1,103. One ought to note that the listed ticket prices tend to fluctuate from time to time.
The event’s co-headlining match has ex-UFC women’s strawweight titleholder Rose Namajunas continuing her journey in the flyweight division. “Thug” Rose will take on Miranda Maverick in a clash of flyweight contenders at UFC Atlanta. Namajunas has consistently maintained that she aims to become a two-division UFC champion, whereas Maverick has been on a quest to establish herself as a top contender.
The card also features several other notable fighters who’ll be looking to make a statement inside the Octagon. The main card portion of the event boasts veteran combatants such as former UFC Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt and Raoni Barcelos. Garbrandt will compete after a hiatus of over a year, during which he battled several health issues.
Furthermore, fighters like grappling savant Paul Craig, Michael Chiesa, and Court McGee will return to action at the event. The much-awaited UFC Fight Night card will transpire at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Jun. 14, 2025.