UFC on ESPN 69 (ESPN, ESPN+) takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live round-by-round coverage and official results beginning at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). UFC on ESPN 69 takes place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Here's when to expect Rose Namajunas and Miranda Maverick to walk out to the cage for their UFC on ESPN 69 main event in Atlanta.

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will fight Joaquin Buckley in Saturday's Fight Night marquee. Ngannou accompanied Usman, his good friend, to the ceremonial weigh-ins on the eve of the fight. Ngannou is not a licensed cornerman and only showed up to support Usman, according to MMA Junkie.

Undefeated UFC middleweight Mansur Abdul-Malik is extremely hard on himself to the point that he hasn't been happy with any of his performances.

ATLANTA – Despite not being under the best circumstances, Jose Ochoa feels excitement, not pressure, ahead of his UFC return.

Former UFC and Bellator star Ben Askren is currently hospitalized and "fighting for his life," according to his wife. More news: Jon Jones Ignores Tom Aspinall, Reveals Francis Ngannou Superfight Plan

Thursday's episode of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here. On Episode 3,574, the fellas looked ahead to UFC on ESPN 69, as well as the PFL World Tournament 5 event featuring featherweight and welterweight semifinal fights.

UFC on ESPN 69 features a welterweight matchup between former champion Kamaru Usman and surging Joaquin Buckley at State Farm Arena. Last weekend was an anomaly on the regional scene, as there were zero UFC veterans in action. That changes in a big way this week, as over 30 veterans of the Las Vegas promotion are competing worldwide.