The Vanquished: What's Next for the UFC 301 Losers?

Veteran hands prevailing over fledgling up-and-comers defined the general vibe of the main card of UFC 301. The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s visit to Rio de Janeiro on Saturday produced enough key moments for the fervent hometown crowd to cheer about throughout the evening. Each of the 13 fights on the showcase featured fighters hailing from the South American MMA hotbed and 10 of them triumphed, with the partisan crowd in full throat throwing their weight behind the fighters. Unfortunately, for those who lost, whether as the local favorite or as visitors in hostile territory, the defeat can mean a step back in competition or carry much more adverse consequences. With that, let’s take a look at possible matchup options for the vanquished fighters on the main card.

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