Islam Makhachev accepts Jordan Burroughs wrestling challenge with cage condition

Jordan Burroughs issued a public challenge to UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev following a 10-0 technical fall victory against Magomed Kurbanaliev at the RAF event in Moscow. During his post-fight interview, Burroughs requested a wrestling matchup with Makhachev during his next visit to Russia. Makhachev responded on social media by acknowledging Burroughs as a legend while offering to accept the contest only if it takes place inside an MMA cage. While other prominent UFC athletes have participated in the RAF grappling series, Makhachev has not competed in such bouts during his tenure with the promotion. The exchange highlights a potential crossover interest from the Olympic gold medalist, though the terms currently remain limited to this social media dialogue. No official bout between the two has been scheduled or confirmed by the UFC.

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