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

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

Leon Edwards validated his welterweight title reign in the UFC 286 main event when he defeated Kamaru Usman to close out their trilogy.

Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) earned a majority decision win over Usman (20-3 MMA, 15-2 UFC) in Saturday’s rubber match at The O2 in London, and now he can move on to new business at 170 pounds.

It appears Edwards’ next fight is already in the works. UFC president Dana White was adamant post-fight that Colby Covington is in line for the next shot.

Does it make sense, though? Or should the promotion go in a different direction?

Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on Edwards’ future after UFC 286.

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

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