PFL Signs Top Featherweight Shane Burgos To Fight Roster

Shane Burgos has signed an exclusive fight contract with the Professional Fighters League. Burgos will compete in the PFL’s featherweight division.

Many see the Bronx, NY native as the future of Featherweight MMA, Burgos who comes to the PFL with a professional record of 15-3, is currently ranked among the best Featherweights in the world. “Hurricane”, who turned professional in 2016, has amassed a loyal following and scored wins over some of the best 145-pound fighters in the world including Cub Swanson, Charles Jourdain and Billy Quarantillo. Burgos enters the PFL SmartCage on a two-fight win streak.

“The PFL is the land of opportunity, and I could not be happier to join the organization,” Burgos said. “I chose the PFL because I share their values and vision for the sport. I am coming to prove I am the best and look forward to fighting in the 2023 PFL season competing within the most talented Featherweight division in the world”

“We are excited to have Shane Burgos join the PFL’s 2023 Season roster as he is a top ranked, exciting and confident fighter in the prime of his career who recognizes the PFL provides top fighters an opportunity to compete on a major stage against the world’s best talent and there is a clear path for fighters to earn their way to becoming champion.” said PFL CEO Peter Murray. “The Professional Fighters League takes great pride in bringing the best in MMA to the 600 million MMA fans around the world.”

Burgos will be part of the 2023 featherweight regular season.

The final PFL playoff event is set for Saturday from Copperbox Arena in London. Kayla Harrison will be among those in action live on ESPN.