For nearly 90 seconds, Ange Loosa's mouthpiece laid on the canvas, and in about that same time, Phil Rowe started to mount a comeback.

Phil “The Fresh Prince” Rowe entered UFC Atlanta with his back firmly against the wall. Riding a two-fight skid and facing the very real threat of a UFC release, Rowe’s clash with Ange Loosa at State Farm Arena was billed as a must-win for both men.

UFC Atlanta marked the long-awaited comeback of former champion Kamaru Usman, who returned to the division he once reigned over against Joaquin Buckley. Buckley entered UFC Atlanta on a lengthy win streak since making the full-time move to 170 lbs.

The UFC makes its return to Atlanta this week with two former champions in the main and co-main events. UFC on ESPN 69 (ESPN, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Get pick results from our 11 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers, as well as additional analysis, below.

UFC on ESPN 69 winner Jamey-Lyn Horth talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after her decision win over Vanessa Demopoulos in Atlanta.

At media day, Brundage took questions from media members before his fight. Brundage is the second biggest underdog on the card. If he beats Abdul-Malik, who is as much as a 9-1 betting favorite,