Kamaru Usman vs Joaquin Buckley - AI generated fight pick

Joaquin Buckley enters this bout on a five-fight win streak, including recent KO/TKO wins over top welterweights like Colby Covington, Stephen Thompson, and Vicente Luque. He is in his athletic prime at age 30 and has shown improved defensive grappling (74% takedown defense) and striking volume. Buckley's power (15 KOs, 4 first-round finishes) and recent ability to finish elite strikers and wrestlers are notable. Usman, while still elite defensively (90% takedown defense, 52% striking accuracy), is 37 years old and has a lot of mileage from championship rounds. Historically, fighters in Usman's age bracket with similar fight mileage in the welterweight division have a declining win rate against surging, younger top-10 opponents. Both have equal reach, but Buckley's speed and recent activity give him a slight edge. Usman could win with wrestling and control, but Buckley's current form, finishing ability, and age trend make him the more probable pick in this matchup.