Over the course of his career, Buckley has been outspoken about getting Black youth into MMA and more Black fans into the arenas. He readily admits that boxing is the HNIC for many Black folks when it comes to combat sports, but he sees himself a conduit to help bring more awareness and interest to the sport.

Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman scored his first win in since 2021 by knocking off top contender Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta.

Kamaru Usman dominates Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta, dismisses Belal Muhammad’s callout, and targets the welterweight title next.