Jordan Burroughs Challenges Islam Makhachev After Dominating Win

Jordan Burroughs issued a challenge to UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev after a commanding victory over Magomed Kurbanaliev at RAF Moscow. Following his win, Burroughs expressed his desire to face Makhachev, emphasizing his recent success in the wrestling arena.

Burroughs, a 2012 Olympic gold medalist, dominated Kurbanaliev with a 10-0 technical fall, marking his second consecutive win in the RAF. He reiterated his interest in a match against Makhachev, who responded positively but specified that any potential fight must occur in the Octagon, not under freestyle wrestling rules.

While Burroughs aims to challenge Makhachev in a wrestling format, the UFC champion has made it clear that he prefers a mixed martial arts setting. Meanwhile, Ian Garry, who previously lost to Makhachev, is also seeking a rematch, believing he could win if given another chance. The welterweight division is now seeing interest from both Burroughs and Garry, each vying for a shot at Makhachev.