Justin Burlinson completed one of the most incredible comebacks — not just in life, but in our Dublin main event — by becoming world champion at The RDS!
After being dropped in the second round, Burlinson rallied through the adversity and submitted Sheehan in his own backyard to claim the title in unforgettable fashion.
In the co-main event, James Webb fought at his “home away from home,” delivering a dominant performance to defend the light heavyweight belt and further cement his status as a two-time titleholder.
The night’s biggest upset may have belonged to Marcus Ferreira, who stunned the crowd by outlasting hometown favourite Ger Harris over three rounds, earning his first CW victory.
Max Lally sent the RDS into chaos when he locked up a slick triangle choke for a sensational finish that had the whole arena on its feet.
Solomon Simon nearly stole the show with a viral KO, flooring his opponent with a brutal shot that many thought would secure him the Performance of the Night.
Adam Darby delivered the performance of his career in the main card opener, dominating his opponent across three rounds with relentless pressure and damage to win on decision.
The welterweight bout was elevated to the main card at late notice after the scheduled clash between Ghassan Abdenabi and Paddy McCorry was scrapped due to a medical issue with Abdenabi on fight night.
Keith Keogh emerged as the standout from the prelims, thrilling his massive fanbase with a first-round finish that lit up the arena in the featured prelim.
Chasen Blair made a triumphant return, earning a thrilling submission victory to get his UFC ambitions firmly back on track.
Portugal’s Daniela Sanches turned plenty of heads with a slick submission over rising prospect Eimear Darcy, announcing herself as a force to watch.
All other prelim bouts went to hard-fought decisions, delivering high pace action that kept the Dublin excited ahead of our return to the Emerald Isle later this year.
In the end, it was Justin Burlinson who walked away with That Prize Guy’s Performance of the Night bonus — pocketing an extra £5,000 for his remarkable comeback in the main event.
FIGHT RESULTS
Main Card
Justin Burlinson def. James Sheehan via Submission (Guillotine choke) after 1:49 of round 4
James Webb def. John Allan via TKO (Ground and pound – punches) after 3:22 of round 2
Marcus Vinicius Ferreira def. Ger Harris via Unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Max Lally def. Alexis Tsarmantidis via Submission (triangle choke) after 3.55 of round 1
Solomon Simon def. Cristian Iorga via KO (punches) after 1:43 of round 1
Adam Darby def. Tomasz Łangowski via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26) after 3 rounds
Prelims
Keith Keogh def. Joe Doyle via Submission (near naked choke) after 1.37 of round 1
Chasen Blair def. Diego Visanzay via Submission (rear-naked choke) after 3:00 of round 1
Conor McCarthy def. Joshua Onwordi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) after 3 rounds
Daniela Sanches def. Eimear Darcy via submission (armbar) after 1.49 of round 2
Alexander O’Sullivan def. Daire Toman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) after 3 rounds
Scott Harvey def. Leon Armes via Unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) after 3 rounds
Ciaran Brady def. Giovanni Fernandez via Unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26). after 3 rounds
Matt Elliott def. Kenny Mokhonoana via Unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) after 3 rounds
Jamie Abbott-Bissett def. Charlie Falco via Unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) after 3 rounds