Jordan Burroughs calls out Georges St-Pierre, Islam Makhachev for matches

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Jordan Burroughs calls out Georges St-Pierre, Islam Makhachev for matches
Summary

Jordan Burroughs made a strong statement after his dominating return to wrestling on August 24, 2026, in Cleveland, where he won 11-0 against UFC fighter Sean Brady during his Real American Freestyle (RAF) debut. Now, Burroughs has expressed his desire to face several prominent fighters, including Georges St-Pierre and Islam Makhachev. He particularly emphasized wanting to wrestle St-Pierre, proclaiming it a dream matchup. Burroughs also mentioned Arman Tsarukyan and Colby Covington as potential opponents, highlighting their appeal to fans. As he re-enters the competitive scene post-2024, Burroughs aims to promote authentic wrestling experiences over gimmicks.

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  • Burroughs won 11-0 against Sean Brady at RAF 12 in Cleveland.
  • He called out Georges St-Pierre as his top dream matchup.
  • Burroughs also seeks matches with Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan.
  • He emphasized authenticity in wrestling over gimmicks.
  • Burroughs is competing again after a break since 2024.
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  • 10:36 PMYahoo SportsOlympic legend Jordan Burroughs calls out Georges St-Pierre, Islam Makhachev for RAF 'dream' matches after dominant debut
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Now that U.S. wrestling legend Jordan Burroughs is back on the mats, he has a whole list of dream matches he’d like to make a reality.

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