Usman vs Buckley: Predictions and Betting with Din Thomas and Anthony Smith

UFC Fight Night and PFL: Analysis and Predictions for the Weekend Events

Alofoke Deportes brings you a detailed analysis of the most anticipated mixed martial arts (MMA) events. This weekend, the UFC moves to Atlanta for a UFC Fight Night, while the Professional Fighters League (PFL) presents its world tournament semifinals. The main event of UFC Fight Night features a stellar matchup between two of the best welterweights of the moment. In addition, the PFL offers exciting fights in the welterweight and featherweight divisions.

UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley

Former champion Kamaru Usman (20-4) returns to the octagon after a year and a half to face Joaquin Buckley (21-6), who comes in with a six-fight winning streak.

Usman will have difficulties at first against Buckley’s speed and athleticism, but once they settle into the fight, I think Kamaru’s veteran cunning will prevail.

Anthony Smith

Buckley’s movement will be too much for Usman to keep up with, and Buckley will be touching him while moving. I don’t think it’s going to be an exciting fight, with Buckley executing a smart game plan in which he will narrowly win each round.

Din Thomas

According to experts, Buckley is the favorite to win. His impressive performance since moving up from middleweight to welterweight in 2023 suggests that his winning streak will continue, especially if he manages to keep the fight standing and prevents Usman from cornering him against the cage.

Namajunas vs. Maverick

In the co-main event, former champion Rose Namajunas (14-7) will face Miranda Maverick (17-5), who is also on a winning streak.

Namajunas is the favorite to win, with the expectation that she will control the pace of the fight and increase the volume of strikes to secure the victory by decision.

Other Featured Fights

• Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Andre Petroski: The fight is not expected to go to a decision, with possibilities of knockout or submission.
• Malcolm Wellmaker vs. Kris Moutinho: Wellmaker is the favorite to win in under 1.5 rounds.

PFL Semifinals

PFL presents exciting fights in the world tournament semifinals.

Welterweight: Thad Jean vs. Jason Jackson

It is expected that Jean will win, unless Jackson can turn the fight into a wrestling match and keep Jean on the ground for the 15 minutes.

Peso Pluma: Jesus Pinedo vs. Gabriel Braga

Pinedo is the favorite to win, seeking to avenge his defeat in the 2023 regular season and secure a place in the finals.

Welterweight Weight: Logan Storley vs. Masayuki Kikuiri

Storley is expected to win by finish.

Peso Pluma: Movlid Khaybulaev vs. Tae Kyun Kim

Khaybulaev is the favorite to win, despite his recent inactivity.