RAF Moscow Highlights! Burroughs Dominates In Russia, Promptly Calls Out Islam
Jordan Burroughs made the most out of his trip overseas earlier today (Sat., Sept. 5, 2026) at RAF Moscow from inside Arena Mytishchi in Moscow, Russia, as the former Olympic gold medalist dominated Magomed Kurbanaliev via tech fall and then proceeded to call out current UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev to a showdown on the […]
Former Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs showcased his prowess at RAF Moscow on Saturday, September 5, 2026, when he dominated Russian opponent Magomed Kurbanaliev by tech fall at Arena Mytishchi. The 38-year-old American wrestler, a prominent figure in the Real American Freestyle (RAF) banner, had been riding a wave of success following his recent victory over UFC contender Sean Brady.
With his momentum at full throttle, Burroughs wasted no time in asserting his dominance, racking up multiple takedowns from the opening bell and ultimately securing a tech fall win by a score of 10-0. As the Russian crowd grew increasingly frustrated at his unrelenting performance, Burroughs seized the opportunity to address his accomplishments and issue a callout to current UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev in a video interview post-match.
"Islam, where are you? The only person I want to share the stage with is Islam," the 2012 Olympic gold medalist declared, hinting at his desire to face the UFC superstar in an upcoming match.
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