Jordan Burrows challenged Islam Makhachev after winning the RAF Moscow tournament
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Olympic champion and six-time world champion in freestyle wrestling Jordan Burrows challenged current UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev after his victory over Magomed Kurbanaliev at the RAF Moscow tournament in Mytishchi.
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Why It Matters
Jordan Burrows is an Olympic champion and six-time world champion in freestyle wrestling. Islam Makhachev is the current UFC welterweight champion and is considered the best pound-for-pound fighter in the promotion.
MYTISHCHI (Moscow region), September 5 - RIA Novosti. Olympic champion, six-time world champion in freestyle wrestling Jordan Burrows challenged the Russian MMA fighter, the current UFC welterweight champion and the promotion's best fighter regardless of weight categories, Islam Makhachev.
On Saturday, the American defeated the 2016 world champion, Russian Magomed Kurbanaliev, at the RAF Moscow tournament, winning by technical superiority.
Open Questions
- Will Islam Makhachev take on Jordan Burrows' challenge?
- When and where could a potential fight between the two take place?
- What rules will govern such a cross-sport match?
