Nah-Shon Burrell (born February 5, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division.
However, after Burrell began watching UFC fights, he became motivated to become a mixed martial arts fighter himself.
Burrell was expected to face Yuri Villefort on September 29, 2012, at Strikeforce: Melendez vs.
[7] However, the event was cancelled due to headliner and lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez getting injured.
[8] Burrell made his promotional debut against fellow Strikeforce import Yuri Villefort on February 23, 2013, at UFC 157.
[12] 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.
Burrell faced Michael Page at Bellator 128 on October 10, 2014, and lost the bout via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
After the three-fight stint in ACB, Burrell faced Ron Stallings at CES MMA 52 on August 17, 2018.
[18] Burrell was expected to face Gabriel Checco at Final Fight Championship 38 on June 20, 2019.
[20] However, the bout was scrapped due to unknown reasons and Burrell faced Ryot Waller at CFFC 84 on September 17, 2020.