Nah-Shon Burrell
Nah-Shon Burrell (born February 5, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2010, Burrell has competed for Bellator MMA, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Strikeforce, Absolute Championship Berkut and the Cage Fury Fighting Championships.
| Nah-Shon Burrell | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nah-Shon D. Burrell [1] February 5, 1990 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Other names | The Rock-n-Rolla |
| Residence | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 187.6 lb (85.1 kg; 13.40 st) |
| Division | Middleweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 71.0 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Team | Fight Firm |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 29 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 11 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 11 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 8 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Burrell is from the Overbrook neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended Overbrook High School where he competed in football as well as track and field, and was talented. Burrell often got into fights and ultimately did not stick with sports as he admits that "did not like taking orders". However, after Burrell began watching UFC fights, he became motivated to become a mixed martial arts fighter himself.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
After a 3–2 amateur career, Burrell began his professional MMA career in 2010. He fought only for middle Atlantic states organizations. With a MMA record of 5–1, he signed with Strikeforce.
Strikeforce
Burrell made his debut on May 20, 2011 at Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum against Joe Ray. He won via unanimous decision.[3]
Burrell faced Lukasz Les on August 12, 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte.[4] He won via TKO in the second round.
Burrell faced James Terry on January 7, 2012 at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. He won via split decision.[5]
Burrell was expected to face Bobby Voelker on May 19, 2012 at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier, however Voelker had to withdraw due to injury and was replaced by Chris Spang.[6] He lost via TKO in the first round.
Burrell was expected to face Yuri Villefort on September 29, 2012 at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy.[7] However, the event was cancelled due to headliner and lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez getting injured.[8]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Burrell made his promotional debut against fellow Strikeforce import Yuri Villefort on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. He won the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).[9]
Burrell faced Stephen Thompson on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160.[10] He lost the fight by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)[11] and was subsequently released from the promotion.[12]
Bellator MMA
Burrell was expected to make his promotional debut against Dante Rivera on November 15, 2013 at Bellator 108. However, Rivera was removed from the card due to undisclosed reasons and Burrell instead faced Jesus Martinez.[13] He won the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).[14]
Burrell faced Andrey Koreshkov in the quarterfinal match of Bellator Season Ten Welterweight Tournament on March 14, 2014 at Bellator 112.[15] He was defeated early in the first round via TKO at 0:41.
Burrell faced Michael Page at Bellator 128 on October 10, 2014, and lost the bout via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).[16]
Absolute Championship Berkut
Burrell was scheduled to make his promotional debut at ACB 72. However, the bout was rescheduled to ACB 75 on November 25, 2017 due to unknown reasons. In turn, Isaev's entry to Germany was denied and the bout was cancelled.[17] Eventually, Burrell faced Beslan Isaev on December 23, 2017 at ACB 77. He lost the fight by majority decision.
Burrell faced Albert Tumenov on December 23, 2017 at ACB 80. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
In his third fight in ACB, Burrell headlined ACB 84 against Arbi Agujev on April 7, 2018. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Return to regional circuit
After the three-fight stint in ACB, Burrell faced Ron Stallings at CES MMA 52 on August 17, 2018. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[18]
Burrell was expected to face Gabriel Checco at Final Fight Championship 38 on June 20, 2019.[19] However, the bout was cancelled due to unknown reasons.
Burrell was then scheduled to face Danny Davis Jr. at CFFC 85 on September 18, 2020.[20] However, the bout was scrapped due to unknown reasons and Burrell faced Ryot Waller at CFFC 84 on September 17, 2020. He won the fight via second-round submission.[21]
Burrell next faced Moses Murrietta at CFFC 90 on December 17, 2020.[22] He won the fight via first-round knockout.[23]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 29 matches | 17 wins | 11 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 2 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 8 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 17–11 (1) | Moses Murrietta | KO (punches) | CFFC 90 | December 17, 2020 | 1 | 3:00 | Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 16–11 (1) | Ryot Waller | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CFFC 84 | September 17, 2020 | 2 | 2:00 | Tunica, Mississippi, United States | |
| Loss | 15–11 (1) | Ron Stallings | Decision (unanimous) | CES MMA 52 | August 17, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Loss | 15–10 (1) | Arbi Agujev | Decision (unanimous) | ACB 84: Agujev vs. Burrell | April 7, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Bratislava, Slovakia | |
| Loss | 15–9 (1) | Albert Tumenov | Decision (unanimous) | ACB 80: Tumenov vs. Burrell | February 16, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Krasnodar, Russia | |
| Loss | 15–8 (1) | Beslan Isaev | Decision (majority) | ACB 77: Abdulvakhabov vs. Vartanyan 2 | December 23, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 15–7 (1) | Micah Terrill | TKO (punches) | XCC 28: Xtreme Caged Combat 28 | June 23, 2017 | 1 | 1:16 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Return to Welterweight. |
| Loss | 14–7 (1) | Tim Williams | Decision (unanimous) | Cage Fury Fighting Championships 59 | July 9, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 14–6 (1) | Dustin Long | TKO (punches) | Global Proving Ground 24 | May 14, 2016 | 1 | 4:40 | Voorhees, New Jersey, United States | Won vacant Global Proving Ground Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–6 (1) | Chris Curtis | Decision (split) | CES 34: Curtis vs. Burrell | April 1, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States | Catchweight bout (176 lb); Burrell missed weight.[24] |
| Win | 12–6 (1) | Ryan Dickson | TKO (punches) | Global Proving Ground 22 | November 21, 2015 | 2 | 0:29 | Voorhees, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 11–6 (1) | Lyman Good | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cage Fury Fighting Championships 48 | May 9, 2015 | 1 | 3:47 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Return to Welterweight; For the CFFC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–5 (1) | Ryan Hodge | TKO (punches) | New England Fights: Fight Night 16 | February 7, 2015 | 1 | 3:16 | Lewiston, Maine, United States | Middleweight debut. |
| Loss | 10–5 (1) | Michael Page | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 128 | October 10, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 10–4 (1) | Andrey Koreshkov | TKO (knee and punches) | Bellator 112 | March 14, 2014 | 1 | 0:41 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | Bellator Season Ten Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 10–3 (1) | Jesus Martinez | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 108 | November 15, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| NC | 9–3 (1) | Mike Wade | No Contest | Richmond Rumble MMA | September 28, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Richmond, Virginia, United States | Originally ruled split decision and later overturned to a no contest. |
| Loss | 9–3 | Stephen Thompson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 160 | May 25, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Yuri Villefort | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 157 | February 23, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California, United States | Catchweight bout (175.8 lb); Burrell missed weight.[25] |
| Loss | 8–2 | Chris Spang | TKO (knee and punches) | Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier | May 19, 2012 | 1 | 3:25 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | James Terry | Decision (split) | Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine | January 7, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Lukasz Les | TKO (leg kick and punches) | Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte | August 12, 2011 | 2 | 2:09 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Joe Ray | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum | June 18, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | Catchweight bout (180 lb); both fighters missed weight.[26] |
| Win | 5–1 | Daryl Harris | KO (knee) | Cage Fury Fighting Championships 8 | May 20, 2011 | 2 | 1:32 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Craig Thieme | TKO (punches) | Cage Fury Fighting Championships 6 | February 5, 2011 | 3 | 3:34 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Robert Corpora | TKO (punches) | Asylum Fight League 32 | November 5, 2010 | 2 | 3:34 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Chris Curtis | Decision (unanimous) | Xtreme Caged Combat: Hostile Intent | October 1, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Juan Garcia | TKO (punches) | Xtreme Caged Combat: Onslaught | July 16, 2010 | 1 | 4:24 | Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Brad Pole | TKO (punches) | Jake the Snake Promotions: Cage Time 2 | June 19, 2010 | 1 | 3:28 | Ocean City, Maryland, United States |
See also
References
- Nah-shon Burrell's profile Tapology.com
- http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/Philly_UFC_fighter_Nah-Shon_Burrell_UFC-160_Bernard_Hopkins.html
- Strikeforce Overeem vs. Werdum results: Nah-Shon Burrell dominates Joe Ray by Nate Wilcox (Bloodyelbow.com) on June 18, 2011
- Five-fight main card set for Strikeforce Challengers 18 on Aug. 12 MMAJunkie.com (August 2, 2011)
- 'Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine' results: Burrell edges Terry via split decision MMAJunkie.com (January 7, 2012)
- Strikeforce 'Barnett vs Cormier' fight card: Nah-Shon Burrell vs Chris Spang preview by Brian Hemminger (MMAMania.com) on May 15, 2012
- Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy gains new bouts MMAWeekly.com (August 30, 2012)
- Strikeforce Melendez vs. Healy cancelled due to Gilbert Melendez getting injured by Matthew Roth (Bleacherreport.com) on September 24, 2012
- Steven Marrocco (2013-02-23). "UFC 157 results/photos: Nah-Shon Burrell tops Yuri Villefort in opening thriller". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
- Staff (2013-04-03). "Amir Sadollah injured, Nah-Shon Burrell now meets Stephen Thompson at UFC 160". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-04-03.
- Steven Marrocco (2013-05-25). "UFC 160 results/photos: Stephen Thompson grinds out win over Nah-Shon Burrell". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-06-09.
- Mike Bohn (2013-06-23). "Report: Karlos Vemola and Nah-Shon Burrell among six fighters released from the UFC". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
- "Jesus Martinez fills in against Nah-Shon Burrell at Bellator 108". NJMMAnews.com. 2013-11-05. Archived from the original on 2013-11-15. Retrieved 2013-11-14.
- Brian Knapp (2013-11-15). "'Rampage' Jackson wrecks Joey Beltran with last-second left hook at Bellator 108". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- Radik Khuzin (March 13, 2014). "Daniel Straus vs. Pat Curran 112". bellator.com. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
- Jacob Cooper (September 9, 2014). "Michael Page vs. Nah-Shon Burrell added to Bellator 128". fansided.com. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
- Marcel Dorff [@BigMarcel24] (November 23, 2017). "#ACB75 in Stuttgart this weekend takes a HUGE blow... - Dennis Siver is out due to an injury. + Beslan Isaev, Rasul Shovkhalov and Shamil Shakbulatov have been denied entry to Germany. So their fights are also off the card. Gadzhidaudov vs. Zielinski is your new Main Event" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- Rob Tatum (August 17, 2018). "CES MMA 52 Results: Wells Bests Norwood, Claims Vacant Title". combatpress.com.
- "Final Fight highlight: Darrick Minner needs just 31 seconds to tap out Clay Collard". MMAjunkie.com. June 11, 2019.
- "CFFC finalizes two-night lineup for Memphis-area debut on UFC FIGHT PASS". Cage Fury Fighting Championships. September 1, 2020.
- Danny Segura (September 18, 2020). "CFFC 84 results: Jared Scoggins wins vacant bantamweight title in dominant fashion". MMAjunkie.com.
- "CFFC returns to Pennsylvania for final shows of 2020". Cage Fury Fighting Championships. December 7, 2020.
- Rob Tatum (December 17, 2020). "CFFC 90 Results: Huckbody Stops Phillips, Claims Middleweight Belt". combatpress.com.
- Nah-Shon Burrell heavy, so CES MMA 34 fight with champ Chris Curtis now non-title bout by John Morgan (MMAJunkie.com) on March 31, 2016
- Alex Ballentine (2013-02-22). "UFC 157 Weigh-In Video: Official Results for Card's Biggest Bouts". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- "Overeem vs. Werdum" official weigh-in results: Overeem (256), Werdum (246) set by John Morgan (MMAJunkie.com) on June 17, 2011
