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Shane Burgos plans MMA return after nearly three years away

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:50 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Shane Burgos plans MMA return after nearly three years away

Summary

Shane Burgos has expressed his intention to return to mixed martial arts after nearly three years without a fight. The 35-year-old fighter last competed in August 2023, suffering a unanimous decision loss to Clay Collard in the PFL. On Instagram, Burgos stated, 'I needed that break from fighting' and is eager for his next opportunity. He previously had a combined UFC and PFL record of 9-5 and has noteworthy wins against several fighters, including Cub Swanson and Charles Jourdain.

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Status Watch

•Burgos has not fought since August 2023.
•He holds a professional record of 16-5 overall.
•Burgos previously fought under the UFC and PFL banners.
•He expressed excitement for his return on Instagram.
•Burgos aims for redemption after a challenging past few years.

Latest Updates

12:50 AMYahoo Sports — He’s back! Former UFC fighter Shane Burgos ready for ‘one more run’ – ‘I needed that break’
12:55 AMYahoo Sports — UFC, PFL veteran Shane Burgos ready for 'one more run' in MMA

What they're saying

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“Hurricane” is ready to roll. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Professional Fighters League (PFL) fighter Shane Burgos has been out of action since his unanimous decision loss to Clay Collard in Aug. 2023 — which ended up being one of the best fights of the year — but since that loss, the 35-year-old has […]
— Yahoo Sports