Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Welterweight5 rounds scheduled
James Sheehan
Jimbo Slice
8-4-0
RESULT

Justin Burlinson def. James Sheehan (Submission)

Submission · Round 4 · 01:50
WIN
Justin Burlinson
Saturday, April 26, 2025
The RDS, Dublin, United Kingdom

Justin Burlinson defeated James Sheehan by Submission in round 4 (01:50) in the Welterweight main event of Cage Warriors 188, held Saturday, April 26, 2025 at The RDS, Dublin.

Fight stats

James Sheehan
Justin Burlinson
1
Knockdowns
0
65
Significant strikes
24
-
Sig. strike accuracy
-
113
Total strikes
40
0 of 0
Takedowns
3 of 5
-
Takedown accuracy
60%
0
Submission attempts
0
-
Reversals
-
7:17
Control time
5:55
Significant strikes by target
48
Head
20
14
Body
1
3
Leg
3
34
Distance
11
53
Clinch
16
31
Ground
13
Time in position
6:26
Distance
6:26
3:13
Clinch
3:13
10:03
Ground
10:03

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
5
Sig. str.
10
9
Total str.
10
4
Head
9
0
Body
0
1
Distance
1
4
Clinch
9
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 1
0
Sub. att
0
2:02
Ctrl
2:36
Time in position
0:12
Distance
0:12
0:00
Clinch
0:00
4:38
Ground
4:38
ROUND 2
1
KD
0
43
Sig. str.
5
66
Total str.
11
35
Head
4
7
Body
0
16
Distance
5
39
Clinch
2
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
3:23
Ctrl
0:02
Time in position
2:27
Distance
2:27
1:02
Clinch
1:02
2:25
Ground
2:25
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
17
Sig. str.
6
38
Total str.
16
9
Head
4
7
Body
1
17
Distance
5
10
Clinch
2
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 3
0
Sub. att
0
1:52
Ctrl
1:37
Time in position
3:25
Distance
3:25
1:54
Clinch
1:54
1:37
Ground
1:37
ROUND 4
0
KD
0
0
Sig. str.
3
0
Total str.
3
0
Head
3
0
Body
0
0
Distance
0
0
Clinch
3
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 1
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
1:40
Time in position
0:22
Distance
0:22
0:17
Clinch
0:17
1:23
Ground
1:23

Betting Odds

James Sheehan
-133
57% implied win probability
Open: -111Best: -120
Justin Burlinson
+106
49% implied win probability
Open: -115Best: +120

Average moneyline across 7 sportsbooks.

SportsbookJames SheehanJustin Burlinson
Bet105-140+115
BetAnything-135+105
BetOnline-140+120
BetUS-135+105
Betway-120-110
DraftKings-130+110
MyBookie-130-106

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won James Sheehan vs Justin Burlinson?

Justin Burlinson defeated James Sheehan by Submission in round 4 (01:50) in the Welterweight main event of Cage Warriors 188, held Saturday, April 26, 2025 at The RDS, Dublin.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

James Sheehan 47%53% Justin Burlinson

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

8-4-0
Record
10-2-0
1675
Power Index rating
1693
0
Win Streak
2
-
Age
29
6'2"
188 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
-
Stance
-
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Ireland
Nationality
England

Striking Profile

-
SLpM
-
-
Str. Acc.
-
-
SApM
-
-
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

-
TD Avg.
-
-
TD Acc.
-
-
TD Def.
-
-
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

James Sheehan · 3-2
  • L
    Cage Warriors 188 · Apr 26, 2025
    Submission · R4 · 01:50 · Welterweight
  • W
    Cage Warriors 170 · Apr 6, 2024
    Submission · R4 · 04:28 · Welterweight
  • W
    Cage Warriors 161: Dublin · Oct 14, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Cage Warriors 153: Dublin · Apr 29, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Catchweight
  • W
    Cage Warriors 145 · Nov 4, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
Justin Burlinson · 4-1
  • W
    Cage Warriors 188 · Apr 26, 2025
    Submission · R4 · 01:50 · Welterweight
  • W
    Cage Warriors 181 · Nov 23, 2024
    Submission · R3 · 02:42 · Welterweight
  • W
    Wild Fight Promotions 3 · Jul 8, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · Middleweight
  • W
    Cage Warriors 150 · Mar 17, 2023
    Submission · R3 · 3:55 · Welterweight
  • L
    Cage Warriors 140 · Jun 25, 2022
    TKO · R3 · 0:20 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 4 fights · 2 fights
41.5
Avg sig. strikes
26.5
2.25
Avg takedowns
4.50
5:51
Avg control time
7:14
65
Career high strikes
29
5
Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

James Sheehan
Strike target
Justin Burlinson
67%
Head
92%
18%
Body
2%
14%
Leg
6%
James Sheehan
Strike position
Justin Burlinson
47%
Distance
12%
36%
Clinch
46%
17%
Ground
42%