Shane Burgos
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Shane Burgos (born March 19, 1991) is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Lightweight division. Burgos previously competed for Cage Fury Fighting Championships, Professional Fighters League (PFL), and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Shane Burgos is an instructor and student at Tiger Schulmann's MMA founded by Tiger Schulmann.
Mixed martial arts career
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Burgos made his promotional debut on December 9, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 102 against Tiago Trator. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Burgos's next fight came at UFC 210 against Charles Rosa. He won the fight via TKO in the third round. Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night for their performance.
He then faced Godofredo Pepey on July 22, 2017 at UFC on Fox 25. He won the fight by unanimous decision with scores of 30–26 (twice) and 29–28.
On January 20, 2018 at UFC 220, Burgos fought Calvin Kattar. He lost the fight via TKO in the third round. Subsequently, both participants were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus. This resulted in Burgos first loss.
Next, Burgos faced Kurt Holobaugh on November 3, 2018 at UFC 230. He won the fight via submission in round one.
Burgos next faced Cub Swanson on May 4, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 151. He won the fight via split decision.
Burgos's next and final fight of his prevailing contract was with Makwan Amirkhani on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244. He won the fight via TKO in the third round.
On March 29, 2020, news surfaced that after entertaining offers from various organizations, Burgos signed a new four-fight contract with the UFC.
Burgos faced Josh Emmett on June 20, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov. He lost the back-and-forth bout via unanimous decision. Subsequently, Burgos earned his third Fight of the Night bonus award.
Burgos was expected to face Hakeem Dawodu on January 24, 2021 at UFC 257. However, Dawodu was forced to withdraw from the bout, citing a shoulder injury. In turn, Burgos was removed from the card as well.
Burgos faced Edson Barboza on May 15, 2021 at UFC 262. 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. This fight earned Burgos the $75,000 Fight of the Night bonus award.
Burgos faced Billy Quarantillo on November 6, 2021 at UFC 268. Burgos won the fight via unanimous decision.
Burgos faced Charles Jourdain July 16, 2022, at UFC on ABC 3. He won the back-and-forth fight via majority decision.
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).
Burgos was scheduled to face Marlon Moraes in his PFL debut on November 25, 2022 at PFL 10. However, Burgos withdrew from the bout due to an injury.
Moving up to Lightweight, Burgos started off the 2023 season against Olivier Aubin-Mercier on April 14, 2023 at PFL 3. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.
Burgos faced Yamato Nishikawa on June 23, 2023 at PFL 6. He won the fight by unanimous decision, but was eliminated from the PFL playoffs. However, after Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio were suspended for their bout, Burgos was allowed re-entry into the playoffs.
Burgos faced Clay Collard in the semi-finals of the lightweight tournament on August 23, 2023, at PFL 9. He lost the bout via unanimous decision thus marking the first time he was defeated in his home state.
On March 25, 2025, Burgos announced that he was a free agent.
Championships and awards
- Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (Four times) vs. Charles Rosa, Calvin Kattar, Josh Emmett & Edson Barboza UFC Honors Awards 2020: President's Choice Fight of the Year Nominee vs. Josh Emmett UFC.com Awards 2018: Ranked #8 Fight of the Year vs. Calvin Kattar 2020: Ranked #4 Fight of the Year vs. Josh Emmett 2021: Ranked #6 Fight of the Year vs. Edson Barboza
Mixed martial arts record
| 21 matches | 16 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 2 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 16–5 | Clay Collard | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 9 (2023) | August 23, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | New York City, New York, United States | 2023 PFL Lightweight Tournament Semifinal. |
| Win | 16–4 | Yamato Nishikawa | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 6 (2023) | June 23, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| Loss | 15–4 | Olivier Aubin-Mercier | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 3 (2023) | April 14, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 15–3 | Charles Jourdain | Decision (majority) | UFC on ABC: Ortega vs. Rodríguez | July 16, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Elmont, New York, United States | |
| Win | 14–3 | Billy Quarantillo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 268 | November 6, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | New York City, New York, United States | |
| Loss | 13–3 | Edson Barboza | KO (punches) | UFC 262 | May 15, 2021 | 3 | 1:16 | Houston, Texas, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 13–2 | Josh Emmett | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov | June 20, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 13–1 | Makwan Amirkhani | TKO (punches) | UFC 244 | November 2, 2019 | 3 | 4:32 | New York City, New York, United States | |
| Win | 12–1 | Cub Swanson | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy | May 4, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | 11–1 | Kurt Holobaugh | Submission (armbar) | UFC 230 | November 3, 2018 | 1 | 2:11 | New York City, New York, United States | |
| Loss | 10–1 | Calvin Kattar | TKO (punches) | UFC 220 | January 20, 2018 | 3 | 0:32 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 10–0 | Godofredo Pepey | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum | July 22, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Uniondale, New York, United States | |
| Win | 9–0 | Charles Rosa | TKO (punches) | UFC 210 | April 8, 2017 | 3 | 1:59 | Buffalo, New York, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 8–0 | Tiago Trator | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov | December 9, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Albany, New York, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Jacob Bohn | KO (punch) | CFFC 56 | February 27, 2016 | 1 | 4:52 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Terrell Hobbs | TKO (punches) | CFFC 45 | February 7, 2015 | 1 | 4:03 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Bill Algeo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CFFC 42 | October 25, 2014 | 2 | 2:35 | Chester, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Donald Ooton | Submission (guillotine choke) | CFFC 35 | April 26, 2014 | 1 | 3:10 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Myron Baker | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CFFC 31 | February 8, 2014 | 2 | 2:12 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Ashure Elbanna | TKO (punches) | Ring of Combat 46 | September 20, 2013 | 1 | 2:16 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Ratioender Melo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Xtreme Caged Combat: Vendetta | July 26, 2013 | 1 | 2:14 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |