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Mike Bohn and Abbey Subhan

Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Gilbert Burns after UFC Fight Night 242 loss?

(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Sean Brady after UFC Fight Night 242 win?)

Gilbert Burns has hit uncharted territory in his career after falling short to Sean Brady in the UFC Fight Night 242 main event.

Burns’ (22-8 MMA, 15-8 UFC) struggles to maintain his position at the top of the welterweight division continued with a unanimous decision loss to Brady (17-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) at the UFC Apex. As a result, the Brazilian is now on the first three-fight losing skid of his career.

At 38, all the signs are trending in a negative direction for “Durinho,” who told MMA Junkie prior to the fight that he was looking at the matchup with Brady as the building block for a final title run.

With those hopes seemingly washed away, what does the future hold? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on Burns’ future after UFC Fight Night 242.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 242.

https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/09/ufc-fight-night-242-matchmaker-gilbert-burns-next-fight-loss-retirement

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