Shane Burgos announces return to MMA after three-year hiatus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Shane Burgos confirmed his return to mixed martial arts on social media after a three-year absence. Although he never officially announced a retirement, Burgos stated he needed time away from the sport to recover from the physical toll of training and weight cuts. He expressed excitement about coming back to fight, indicating his readiness to re-enter competition, though he has not yet secured a promotional deal. The 11-fight UFC veteran holds a professional record of 16 wins and 5 losses.
- •Shane Burgos has not fought for three years.
- •He expressed needing a break from the physical demands of MMA.
- •Burgos holds a professional record of 16-5.
- •He is currently without a promotional contract.
- •He announced his return on social media on May 31, 2026.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — 11-fight UFC vet Shane Burgos says he's back in MMA after 3 years away
"Is it really an unretirement if someone never officially said they were retired, but kinda-sorta were retired? It's a super MMA thing to wonder about.
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