Nah-Shon Burrell

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Nah-Shon Burrell
Born Nah-Shon D. Burrell [1]
(1990-02-05) February 5, 1990
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other names The Rock-n-Rolla
Residence Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 179 lb (81 kg; 12.8 st)
Division Welterweight (170 lb)
Middleweight (185 lb)
Reach 73.0 in (185 cm)
Fighting out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Team Fight Firm
Years active 2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 14
Wins 11
By knockout 6
By decision 5
Losses 3
By knockout 1
By decision 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Nah-Shon Burrell (born February 5, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division for Bellator. He has fought for the UFC and Strikeforce.

Background

Burrell is from the Overbrook neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended Overbrook High School. Burrell often got into fights and was talented at sports, playing football and competing in track and field in high school, but 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

Burrell started his 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 is now expected to face War Machine in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season ten welterweight tournament on March 14, 2014 at Bellator 112.[15]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–3 Jesus Martinez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 108 November 15, 2013 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Catchweight bout (180 lb).[16]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–3 Mike Wade Decision (split) Richmond Rumble MMA September 28, 2013 3 5:00 Richmond, Virginia, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 9–3 Stephen Thompson Decision (unanimous) UFC 160 May 25, 2013 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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.[17]
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–2 Chris Spang TKO (knee and punches) Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier May 19, 2012 1 3:25 San Jose, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–1 James Terry Decision (split) Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine January 7, 2012 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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.[18]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–1 Daryl Harris KO (knee) CFFC 8: Seek and Destroy May 20, 2011 2 1:32 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–1 Craig Thieme TKO (punches) CFFC 6: The Return February 5, 2011 3 3:34 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–1 Robert Corpora TKO (punches) Asylum Fight League 32 November 5, 2010 2 3:34 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 2–1 Christopher Curtis Decision (unanimous) Xtreme Caged Combat: Hostile Intent October 1, 2010 3 5:00 Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Juan Garcia TKO (punches) Xtreme Caged Combat: Onslaught July 16, 2010 1 4:24 Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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

References

  1. ↑ Nah-shon Burrell's profile Tapology.com
  2. ↑ http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/Philly_UFC_fighter_Nah-Shon_Burrell_UFC-160_Bernard_Hopkins.html
  3. ↑ Strikeforce Overeem vs. Werdum results: Nah-Shon Burrell dominates Joe Ray by Nate Wilcox (Bloodyelbow.com) on June 18, 2011
  4. ↑ Five-fight main card set for Strikeforce Challengers 18 on Aug. 12 MMAJunkie.com (August 2, 2011)
  5. ↑ 'Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine' results: Burrell edges Terry via split decision MMAJunkie.com (January 7, 2012)
  6. ↑ Strikeforce 'Barnett vs Cormier' fight card: Nah-Shon Burrell vs Chris Spang preview by Brian Hemminger (MMAMania.com) on May 15, 2012
  7. ↑ Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy gains new bouts MMAWeekly.com (August 30, 2012)
  8. ↑ Strikeforce Melendez vs. Healy cancelled due to Gilbert Melendez getting injured by Matthew Roth (Bleacherreport.com) on September 24, 2012
  9. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2013-02-23). "UFC 157 results/photos: Nah-Shon Burrell tops Yuri Villefort in opening thriller". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-06-24. 
  10. ↑ Staff (2013-04-03). "Amir Sadollah injured, Nah-Shon Burrell now meets Stephen Thompson at UFC 160". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-04-03. 
  11. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2013-05-25). "UFC 160 results/photos: Stephen Thompson grinds out win over Nah-Shon Burrell". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-06-09. 
  12. ↑ 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. 
  13. ↑ "Jesus Martinez fills in against Nah-Shon Burrell at Bellator 108". NJMMAnews.com. 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2013-11-14. 
  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. 
  15. ↑ Dann Stupp (January 13, 2014). "Daniel Straus vs. Pat Curran III headlines Bellator 112, War Machine returns". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved January 28, 2014. 
  16. ↑ Staff (2013-11-14). "Bellator 108 weigh-in results: ‘Rampage’-Beltran set, heavyweight title fight official". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-11-16. 
  17. ↑ Alex Ballentine (2013-02-22). "UFC 157 Weigh-In Video: Official Results for Card's Biggest Bouts". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2013-02-23. 
  18. ↑ "Overeem vs. Werdum" official weigh-in results: Overeem (256), Werdum (246) set by John Morgan (MMAJunkie.com) on June 17, 2011
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