Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Gilbert Burns after UFC Fight ...

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[autotag]Gilbert Burns[/autotag] 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.

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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.

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

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