UFC star says Islam Makhachev would easily dominate Joaquin Buckley, sparking debate among fans after Buckley’s recent performance.

On a rough skid for nearly four years, Kamaru Usman got back to basics Saturday and sent a rising welterweight contender back into the pack. Usman (21-4 MMA, 16-3 UFC) used a wrestling-heavy attack to stifle Joaquin Buckley (21-7 MMA,

Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) relinquished his UFC lightweight title after a record four title defenses for a move up to 170 pounds. He is expected to challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title later in the year.