Shane Burgos

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Shane Burgos
Shane Burgos at UFC 230.jpg
Shane Burgos at UFC 230
Born (1991-03-19) March 19, 1991 (age 32) The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Other namesHurricane
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach75+12 in (192 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Monroe, New York, United States
Team Tiger Schulmann
RankBlack belt in Tiger Schulmann's MMA [1]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins16
By knockout5
By submission5
By decision6
Losses5
By knockout2
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Shane Burgos (born March 19, 1991) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Burgos previously competed for Cage Fury Fighting Championships and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Contents

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Burgos made his promotional debut on December 9, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 102 against Tiago Trator. [2] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [3]

Burgos's next fight came at UFC 210 against Charles Rosa. [4] He won the fight via TKO in the third round. [5] Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night for their performance. [6]

He then faced Godofredo Pepey on July 22, 2017 at UFC on Fox 25. [7] He won the fight by unanimous decision with scores of 30–26 (twice) and 29–28. [8]

On January 20, 2018 at UFC 220, Burgos fought Calvin Kattar. [9] He lost the fight via TKO in the third round. [10] Subsequently, both participants were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus. This resulted in Burgos first loss. [11]

Next, Burgos faced Kurt Holobaugh on November 3, 2018 at UFC 230. [12] He won the fight via submission in round one. [13]

Burgos next faced Cub Swanson on May 4, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 151. [14] He won the fight via split decision. [15]

Burgos's next and final fight of his prevailing contract was with Makwan Amirkhani on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244. [16] He won the fight via TKO in the third round. [17]

On March 29, 2020, news surfaced that after entertaining offers from various organizations, Burgos signed a new four-fight contract with the UFC. [18]

Burgos faced Josh Emmett on June 20, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov. [19] He lost the back-and-forth bout via unanimous decision. [20] Subsequently, Burgos earned his third Fight of the Night bonus award. [21]

Burgos was expected to face Hakeem Dawodu on January 24, 2021 at UFC 257. [22] However, Dawodu was forced to withdraw from the bout, citing a shoulder injury. In turn, Burgos was removed from the card as well. [23]

Burgos faced Edson Barboza on May 15, 2021 at UFC 262. [24] Burgos lost the back-and-forth fight via knockout in the third round, experiencing a delayed reaction to being knocked out with a right cross. [25] This fight earned Burgos the $75,000 Fight of the Night bonus award. [26]

Burgos faced Billy Quarantillo on November 6, 2021 at UFC 268. [27] Burgos won the fight via unanimous decision. [28]

Burgos faced Charles Jourdain July 16, 2022, at UFC on ABC 3. [29] He won the back-and-forth fight via majority decision. [30]

Professional Fighters League

Following his fight with Jourdain, the last on his UFC contract, Burgos indicated he would test free agency. On August 15, 2022, Burgos announced he had signed with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). [31]

Burgos was scheduled to face Marlon Moraes in his PFL debut on November 25, 2022 at PFL 10. [32] However, Burgos withdrew from the bout due to an injury. [33]

Moving up to Lightweight, Burgos started off the 2023 season against Olivier Aubin-Mercier on April 14, 2023 at PFL 3. [34] He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [35]

Burgos faced Yamato Nishikawa on June 23, 2023 at PFL 6. [36] He won the fight by unanimous decision, but was eliminated from the PFL playoffs. [37] However, after Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio were suspended for their bout, Burgos was allowed re-entry into the playoffs. [38]

Burgos faced Clay Collard in the semi-finals of the lightweight tournament on August 23, 2023, at PFL 9. [39] He lost the bout via unanimous decision thus marking the first time he was defeated in his home state. [40]

Championships and awards

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
21 matches16 wins5 losses
By knockout52
By submission50
By decision63
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss16–5 Clay Collard Decision (unanimous) PFL 9 (2023) August 23, 202335:00 New York City, New York, United States2023 PFL Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win16–4Yamato NishikawaDecision (unanimous) PFL 6 (2023) June 23, 202335:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss15–4 Olivier Aubin-Mercier Decision (unanimous) PFL 3 (2023) April 14, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesLightweight debut.
Win15–3 Charles Jourdain Decision (majority) UFC on ABC: Ortega vs. Rodríguez July 16, 202235:00 Elmont, New York, United States
Win14–3 Billy Quarantillo Decision (unanimous) UFC 268 November 6, 202135:00 New York City, New York, United States
Loss13–3 Edson Barboza KO (punches) UFC 262 May 15, 202131:16 Houston, Texas, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss13–2 Josh Emmett Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov June 20, 202035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win13–1 Makwan Amirkhani TKO (punches) UFC 244 November 2, 201934:32 New York City, New York, United States
Win12–1 Cub Swanson Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy May 4, 201935:00 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Win11–1 Kurt Holobaugh Submission (armbar) UFC 230 November 3, 201812:11 New York City, New York, United States
Loss10–1 Calvin Kattar TKO (punches) UFC 220 January 20, 201830:32 Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win10–0 Godofredo Pepey Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum July 22, 201735:00 Uniondale, New York, United States
Win9–0 Charles Rosa TKO (punches) UFC 210 April 8, 201731:59 Buffalo, New York, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win8–0 Tiago Trator Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov December 9, 201635:00 Albany, New York, United States
Win7–0Jacob BohnKO (punch)CFFC 56February 27, 201614:52 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win6–0Terrell HobbsTKO (punches)CFFC 45February 7, 201514:03 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win5–0 Bill Algeo Submission (rear-naked choke)CFFC 42October 25, 201422:35 Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Win4–0Donald OotonSubmission (guillotine choke)CFFC 35April 26, 201413:10 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win3–0Myron BakerSubmission (rear-naked choke)CFFC 31February 8, 201422:12 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win2–0Ashure ElbannaTKO (punches)Ring of Combat 46September 20, 201312:16 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win1–0Ratioender MeloSubmission (rear-naked choke)Xtreme Caged Combat: VendettaJuly 26, 201312:14 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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