Jordan Burroughs Calls Out GSP for RAF Wrestling Match

Jordan Burroughs has called out Georges St. Pierre for a freestyle wrestling match, naming the UFC Hall of Famer his top target and proposing a Real American Freestyle date in Las Vegas on Oct. 3.

Burroughs made the pitch during an appearance on "The Ariel Helwani Show," days after picking up a win over Sean Brady in his most recent RAF outing. Asked about St. Pierre as a potential opponent, the Olympic gold medalist did not hesitate. "Yeah, Georges, if you're out there, I would love to compete against you," Burroughs said. "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. And so, he's No. 1. He's at the very top of my list."

He then put a specific date and city on the table, saying, "Georges, if you're out there and are watching this show, make it happen. Las Vegas, Oct. 3." Burroughs later tied that date to RAF 14.

Would GSP Actually Wrestle Burroughs?

St. Pierre has not stepped into competition of any kind since he finished Michael Bisping to win the UFC middleweight title back in 2017. He made his retirement from mixed martial arts official in 2019 and went into the UFC Hall of Fame the year after. Nothing from St. Pierre's camp has confirmed interest in a freestyle wrestling exhibition, and RAF has not booked him for RAF 14 or any other card. This is Burroughs extending an invitation publicly, not a signed fight.

Still, the ask makes sense on paper. St. Pierre built his legend in MMA partly on elite wrestling and grappling instincts, and RAF has leaned on crossover star power to get eyeballs on its freestyle format since launching. Burroughs, one of the most decorated freestyle wrestlers the United States has ever produced, going after the biggest possible name for a showcase bout tracks with how the promotion has operated so far.

What's Next for Burroughs

Burroughs is not waiting around for an answer. He is already booked to face Magomed Kurbanaliev at RAF Moscow on Sept. 5, a fight that will happen regardless of whether St. Pierre ever responds to the callout. That bout gives bettors and fans a real, scheduled event to focus on now, while the GSP proposal remains speculative until either side or RAF confirms anything further.

For bettors, there is nothing to price yet on a Burroughs-St. Pierre exhibition since no promotion has confirmed it and St. Pierre has given no public response. The nearer-term betting interest sits with Burroughs' Sept. 5 assignment against Kurbanaliev at RAF Moscow, which is an actual sanctioned matchup rather than a proposed one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Jordan Burroughs challenge Georges St. Pierre to a wrestling match?

Yes, Jordan Burroughs called out Georges St. Pierre for a freestyle wrestling match on "The Ariel Helwani Show," calling him his top choice of opponent and proposing an Oct. 3 date in Las Vegas.

Has Georges St. Pierre agreed to wrestle Jordan Burroughs?

No, Georges St. Pierre has not publicly responded to or confirmed the proposed match, and Real American Freestyle has not booked it.

What is Jordan Burroughs' next scheduled fight?

Jordan Burroughs is scheduled to face Magomed Kurbanaliev at RAF Moscow on Sept. 5.