The Justification of Shane Burgos

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After close to three years, and six fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight division, Shane Burgos feels vindication for the first time. His UFC Fight Night 151 win over Cub Swanson was a landmark achievement for him. It gave him the most noteworthy win on his developing résumé and his first Top-15 ranking in the promotion.

After winning four of his first five bouts in the UFC, Burgos, 28, had yet to break into the UFC’s official rankings. Although his victories over Charles Rosa and Kurt Holobaugh…