Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Joaquin Buckley after UFC on ESPN 69 loss?

Joaquin Buckley’s impressive run since dropping to welterweight took its first hit at UFC on ESPN 69 courtesy of Kamaru Usman.

Buckley (22-7 MMA, 11-5 UFC) saw his six-fight winning streak at 170 pounds come to a halt in Saturday’s headliner at State Farm Arena in Atlanta with a unanimous decision defeat to Usman (21-4 MMA, 16-3 UFC). A flaw in his game was exposed in the process, but he never gave up until the bitter end.

Now that he’s slid back in the queue of a rapidly evolving division, Buckley has a number of potential next opponents that could range from style-friendly to a serious test.

Whom should Buckley face next? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on his future after UFC on ESPN 69.

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Atlanta matchmaker: Who’s next for Joaquin Buckley after loss?

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