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Georges St-Pierre details the strategy he would have used against Khabib Nurmagomedov
Susan Cox - March 28, 2024
Georges St-Pierre is detailing the strategy he would have used in a fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov. It indeed would have been the super fight that never was as both St-Pierre and Nurmagomedov are now retired.
GSP says “Conor McGregor effect” changed MMA
Zain Bando - February 3, 2024
GSP’s retirement seven years ago now allows the former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion to inspire the next generation. St.-Pierre hosted a Q&A and info seminar at the Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA gym in Thailand, where he helped mentor and train 203 participants on January 19.
Georges St-Pierre explains why Alexander Volkanovski could still be “the best fighter” despite back-to-back losses to Islam Makhachev
Harry Kettle - February 1, 2024
Georges St-Pierre has given his thoughts on Alexander Volkanovski’s two defeats to Islam Makhachev. At UFC 298 later this month, Alexander Volkanovski will defend his UFC featherweight championship against Ilia Topuria. It will serve as a move back to 145 pounds after his second attempt at capturing the lightweight gold.
Georges St-Pierre reveals he was never offered to fight at UFC 300: "That hunger is gone"
Cole Shelton - January 29, 2024
Georges St-Pierre can’t see himself fighting again, as he says his hunger to fight is no longer there. St-Pierre hasn’t fought since UFC 217 when he won the middleweight title from Michael Bisping. However, shortly after that historic victory, GSP stepped away from the game due to health reasons. Since then, many fans have wondered if the Canadian would ever return to the Octagon again.
Georges St-Pierre names his 'favorite' fighters he hopes to see in the UFC's 2024 superfight
Josh Evanoff - December 12, 2023
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre won’t be fighting in 2024, but he has an idea of who might be. Last month, Dana White revealed plans for a massive UFC superfight, going down next year. Many, quickly began to speculate who that matchup could involve. The executive stated only that the superfight itself doesn’t involve Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. Famously, the two lightweights coached the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter against each other earlier this year.
Georges St-Pierre shuts down rumors that he will be part of a 2024 UFC super fight: “I am absolutely not”
Harry Kettle - December 11, 2023
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has shut down rumors that he will be part of an MMA superfight in 2024. Hardcore mixed martial art fans recognize Georges St-Pierre as one of the greatest fighters of all time. His record in the sport speaks for itself, with the other contenders often being Anderson Silva and Jon Jones. Regardless of who you favor, though, there’s no denying that St-Pierre has an incredible legacy following a truly sensational career.
WATCH | Tom Aspinall gets good luck messages from Georges St-Pierre, Gordon Ramsay, and more
Josh Evanoff - November 9, 2023
UFC heavyweight contender Tom Aspinall has received a message from Georges St-Pierre. The British fighter is currently set to return to the octagon this Saturday night at UFC 295. There, Tom Aspinall will face Sergei Pavlovich. The two weren’t expected to compete this weekend but were forced into the short-notice interim title fight after the exit of Jon Jones.
Georges St-Pierre reveals he was set to grapple Nick Diaz in December before an injury postponed it
Cole Shelton - October 19, 2023
Georges St-Pierre was supposed to grapple at a UFC Fight Pass event in December but that won’t happen after all. The UFC announced that St-Pierre would return to competition to grapple in December, but no opponent was revealed. Demian Maia was among the many fighters to campaign to grapple the Canadian legend, but Georges St-Pierre revealed the opponent would be Nick Diaz. Unfortunately, both men have suffered injuries while training so the grappling match has now been postponed.
Craig Jones says Khabib Nurmagomedov “priced himself out” of proposed grappling match with Georges St-Pierre
Harry Kettle - August 24, 2023
Craig Jones has revealed that Khabib Nurmagomedov seemingly priced himself out of a potential grappling match against Georges St-Pierre. While it’s been almost three years since Khabib Nurmagomedov walked away from mixed martial arts, many fans still hope to see him return one day. Unfortunately, with every day that passes, it seems less and less likely.
Luke Rockhold open to grappling Georges St-Pierre but doubts the Canadian would accept it: "I’m too big and too good for him"
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2023
Luke Rockhold would like to be in the running to grapple Georges S-Pierre in December. It was recently announced that St-Pierre would return to competition as he is set to grapple at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational on Dec. 14. Although no opponent has been announced, several people have expressed interest in it, including Demian Maia. Most recently it was a fellow former UFC champion in Luke Rockhold who threw his name in the hat to be GSP’s grappling opponent.
Georges St-Pierre vs. Demian Maia announced for UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 in December
Josh Evanoff - July 20, 2023
Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre will grapple Demian Maia in December. ‘Rush’ announced his return to competition earlier this month at International Fight Week. Last facing Michael Bisping at UFC 217 in 2017, Georges St-Pierre scored a submission win over ‘The Count’. That gave him gold in a second weight class but would wind up being his final contest.
Georges St-Pierre names the Diaz brothers as potential grappling opponents: "Fans will want to see"
Josh Evanoff - July 12, 2023
Former two-division UFC champion Georges St-Pierre has some names in mind for his grappling debut. Lost in the madness of International Fight Week was the announcement that ‘Rush’ is back. Well, not entirely. Georges St-Pierre last competed in 2017, scoring a submission win over Michael Bisping at UFC 217. While he’s not returning to the cage, he will be hitting the mats later this year.
Georges St-Pierre opens up on recent training session with Elon Musk: “He’s very tough”
Susan Cox - July 7, 2023
George St-Pierre is opening up about his recent training session with Elon Musk. The news has been abuzz with the prospect of a cage fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
Georges St-Pierre to make combat sports return at Fight Pass Invitational 6 in December
Josh Evanoff - July 6, 2023
Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre is back on the mats. ‘Rush’ has been out of competition since his 2017 comeback against Michael Bisping. That was the Canadian’s first fight in over four years. He previously took a hiatus after a split-decision win over Johny Hendricks. In his middleweight comeback, Georges St-Pierre submitted ‘The Count’ to win UFC gold.
Elon Musk introduces his MMA team for slated UFC fight with Mark Zuckerberg
Harry Kettle - July 5, 2023
Twitter owner Elon Musk has shown off the team he’s hoping to train with in preparation for a rumored fight against Mark Zuckerberg. In recent weeks, there’s been a lot of talk surrounding a possible fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg – in the UFC. The two tech giants seemingly agreed to it on social media, with UFC president Dana White heavily backing the idea. In itself, of course, it seems like a bizarre move, but both men are apparently interested in making it happen.
Elon Musk accepts training offer from former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre: “Let’s do it”
Harry Kettle - June 27, 2023
Elon Musk has seemingly accepted a training offer from former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre for his rumored fight with Mark Zuckerberg. Over the course of the last week or so, combat sports fandom has been a strange place to be. The reason, obviously, is that people can’t stop talking about a potential fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
Demetrious Johnson plans to meet with Georges St-Pierre and Jon Jones before retirement decision: "You mind if I pick your brain?"
Josh Evanoff - May 8, 2023
ONE Championship flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson has some big decisions to make. ‘Mighty Mouse’ returned in the main event of ONE Fight Night 10 on Friday night. There, Johnson faced longtime rival Adriano Moraes. The Brazilian had scored a knockout win over the former UFC champion in 2021 but suffered a stoppage loss in their rematch the following year.
Jorge Masvidal reacts after Joe Rogan suggests he is better than a prime Georges St-Pierre: “That’s a real life notch for me right there”
Josh Evanoff - March 24, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal has reacted to Joe Rogan’s recent praise. ‘Gamebred’ is currently slated to return at UFC 287 in Miami next month against Gilbert Burns. The bout will be the former title challenger’s first in over a year. Masvidal has famously been out of action since his decision defeat to Colby Covington last March at UFC 272.