The UFC put on its first two title fights of the year on Saturday at UFC 247, and the outcomes could not have been more different.
Dominick Reyes (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) went into Toyota Center in Houston and nearly pulled off an all-time moment when he pushed UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones (26-1 MMA, 20-1 UFC) to the brink over the course of five rounds, but ultimately came out on the wrong end of a unanimous decision.
But it wasn’t the same story for Katlyn Chookagian (13-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC). The challenger for the UFC women’s flyweight title was thoroughly beaten by champion Valentina Shevchenko (19-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) en route to a third-round TKO loss in her long-awaited title opportunity.
Such high-profile fights automatically beckon discussion about the future and what should be next. For insight and analysis on what the future should hold for Reyes and Chookagian after their title-fight losses, watch the video above.
Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Dominick Reyes, Katlyn Chookagian after UFC 247 losses?