Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Conor McGregor after UFC 257 loss?

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Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon at UFC 257 had a catastrophic result. The Irishman suffered his first knockout loss in MMA competition courtesy of Dustin Poirier in their main event matchup.

McGregor (22-5 MMA, 10-3 UFC) got dropped and stopped by TKO in the second round of the lightweight rematch, which took place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. He did not have an answer to Poirier’s (27-6 MMA, 19-5 UFC) leg kicks, nor the subsequent head shots that led to his demise.

Although the outcome was not in his favor, McGregor is not at a dead end in MMA. He seemingly wants to keep fighting, and there still remains a plethora of options for him going forward.

So what’s next for McGregor? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on his future after UFC 257.