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Mike Bohn and Abbey Subhan

Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Kamaru Usman after UFC 286 title loss?

(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What should be next for Leon Edwards after UFC 286 title defense?)

Kamaru Usman has hit uncharted waters in his career after he failed to recapture the welterweight title from Leon Edwards in the UFC 286 main event.

After he had his near-record winning streak halted by Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) this past August, Usman (20-3 MMA, 15-2 UFC) couldn’t capitalize on his chance for revenge in the rubber match and lost by majority decision at The O2 in London.

It’s the first time in Usman’s career that he has lost consecutive fights, and at 35, there are questions about what more he has left to give to the sport.

How can “The Nigerian Nightmare” rebuild? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on Usman’s future after UFC 286.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 286.

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