Joaquin Buckley had everyone convinced he deserved a title shot after decisively outclassing Colby Covington. But at UFC Atlanta, that momentum took a hit. Kamaru Usman controlled the fight from start to finish and secured a dominant win over Buckley. Following the loss, Conor McGregor’s former training partner, Dillon Danis, criticized Buckley, stating that he was never truly elite and that Covington simply made him look better than he was.
Joaquin Buckley’s momentum came crashing down at UFC Atlanta, where Kamaru Usman dominated him with ease. After all the talk following his win over Colby Covington, Buckley failed to deliver when it mattered most. On X, Danis didn’t hold back, reacting to the fight by saying Covington must be worse than expected, given that Buckley had beaten him. He added that Buckley is garbage and claimed he’d toy with both of them like he’s choosing who taps first.
Just how bad is Colby Covington 😂 Buckley is straight garbage. I’d play with these bums like I’m picking who gets tapped first.
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) June 15, 2025
Buckley’s loss to Kamaru Usman at UFC Atlanta was a setback, but it didn’t erase the run that made him a serious contender. His dominant win over Colby Covington wasn’t the only highlight; he also beat respected names like Stephen Thompson, Vicente Luque, and Alex Morono. That string of victories earned him real respect in the division. One loss, even against a legend like Usman, shouldn’t overshadow the skill and grit Buckley has consistently shown.
Dillon Danis Mocks UFC Fans Who Were Trolling Him To Place A Bet On Kamaru Usman
After UFC Atlanta, Danis wasted no time taking credit. He reminded fans that he had called the outcome, saying people should’ve followed his bets. While many doubted him for picking Usman, Danis called it “free money” and took shots at fans, claiming they don’t truly understand MMA. His post-fight reaction added even more fuel to the already heated conversation.
Indeed, no one expected the former champion to bounce back in such dominant fashion after losing three straight fights and spending a significant time away from the octagon. Many had written ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ off, doubting whether he still had what it takes to compete at the highest level. But at UFC Atlanta, he reminded the world why he was once the pound-for-pound king, shutting down Buckley and silencing all the doubters in style.
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