Olympic legend Jordan Burroughs didn’t just return to the wrestling mat this past Saturday, he stomped back with an 11-0 dominant win and immediately dropped a bombshell challenge: UFC icon Georges St-Pierre for an Oct. 3 showdown. After his first match since 2024, the all-time great gold medalist is not messing around, making it clear he’s got big plans under the Real American Freestyle (RAF) banner. This isn’t just about winning matches, it’s about making history, and GSP’s name is at the absolute top of the list.
Burroughs’ Hit List After His RAF Debut
Burroughs, at 38 years old, made his RAF debut at RAF 12 in Cleveland by absolutely shutting down UFC welterweight contender Sean Brady with that 11-0 score. The excitement was through the roof, given his legendary status as one of America’s most decorated freestyle wrestlers ever. But the real fireworks came on Monday’s “The Ariel Helwani Show,” where Burroughs didn’t just bask in his victory, he unleashed his full dream match roster. Islam Makhachev landed at No. 1 on that list, with Burroughs directly quoting Makhachev’s past dismissal: “‘JB’s’ just got a double-leg, brother. Like, I’m from Russia. Russia is the premier wrestling program.’” Burroughs wants to “see” about that, and honestly, who wouldn’t want to watch that play out?
But he wasn’t done there. Arman Tsarukyan grabbed the No. 2 spot, earning Burroughs’ tremendous respect for his wrestling skills, name, and brand. Burroughs believes Tsarukyan would absolutely “sell the event,” showing he’s thinking big picture. Then came Colby Covington at No. 3, another UFC welterweight division powerhouse with charisma, spunk, and serious championship pedigree. The guy’s been a No. 1 contender for years, making that matchup a no-brainer for a must-see event. Burroughs even gave shoutouts to UFC’s Michael Chandler and Aaron Pico, plus RAF’s Giorgio Poullas, known for his viral takedown challenge.
The Ultimate Challenge: GSP and an Oct. 3 Deadline
But let’s be real, the ultimate call-out was for Georges St-Pierre, a name that sends chills down the spine of any combat sports fan. Burroughs spoke directly to the UFC legend, pleading his case: “Georges, if you’re out there, I would love to compete against you. I’d love to wrestle you. I honor you, I honor your legacy , and I don’t want to embarrass you, I don’t want to humiliate you. I just would love to share the stage with you.” That’s respect, right there!
This isn’t just a casual invitation, either. Burroughs threw down a specific date: Las Vegas, Oct. 3. That gives GSP “a month and a half,” or “six weeks,” to get his body and mind ready for what would be an incredible spectacle. Burroughs even offered to “acquiesce to any request” GSP might have if the timeline is tight, suggesting Toronto, Montreal, or even letting Firas Zahabi be in his corner. Burroughs knows it’s a long shot, admitting GSP is “a guy that I’m not really sure that we can get,” but he’s making the move. The clock is ticking for Georges St-Pierre.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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