Battle followers must wait a bit longer to observe Shane Burgos inside a PFL MMA cage.
On Sunday, MMA Preventing confirmed an initial report from Ariel Helwani of an unspecificed harm forcing Burgos out of his promotional debut towards Marlon Moraes on Nov. 25.
Burgos (15-3) had beforehand introduced his intention to sign with PFL after combating out his UFC contract and testing the waters of free company.
“It was not a simple determination,” Burgos advised Helwani on The MMA Hour. It was a suggestion I couldn’t flip it up. I’ve acquired two daughters, I’ve acquired to return house, I’ve acquired to take a look at them within the face when it’s all stated and accomplished on this sport. With this deal I really feel like that can safe that.
By way of competitors, “Hurricane” was final seen incomes a majority determination over Charles Jourdain at UFC Long Island in July. Previous to this, Burgos snapped a two-fight shedding skid with a tough fought victory over Billy Quarantillo at UFC 268 in November 2021. He ended his tenure within the UFC with a promotional document of 8-3 with 4 Battle of the Evening honors.
His scheduled opponent Moraes (23-10-1), a former WSOF champion and UFC title challenger, was additionally anticipated to make his PFL debut after signing with the promotion in September. “Magic” has not tasted victory since his determination win over Jose Aldo in December 2019. Since then, followers have witnessed the Brazilian endure 4 straight knockout losses to Cory Sandhagen, Rob Font, Merab Dvalishvili, and Song Yadong. There may be at the moment no phrase on whether or not Moraes will obtain a alternative opponent.
