Georges St. Pierre News
Chael Sonnen recalls 'basement' fight against Georges St-Pierre
Natasha Hooper - November 14, 2019
Chael Sonnen has fought Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, and Fedor Emelianenko — all fighters with claim to the title of Greatest of All Time. And while it’s not listed on his record, Sonnen claims he’s also fought another GOAT contender: Georges St-Pierre. The MMA analyst and former fighter is currently in Tel-Aviv, Israel for the upcoming Bellator 234 event. During his stay in Israel, Sonnen caught up with Bloody Elbow, and opened up on a “basement fight” that took place against St-Pierre.
Kevin Lee believes Georges St-Pierre will return and beat Khabib Nurmagomedov
Cole Shelton - October 23, 2019
Kevin Lee believes Georges St-Pierre will return to the Octagon, and that the former welterweight and middleweight champ will do so at lightweight. Lee is now training at the famed Tristar gym in Montreal, Canada. The gym is the long-time home of St-Pierre.
Opening betting odds released for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Georges St-Pierre
Adam Martin - October 16, 2019
Although the fight is not officially booked, it hasn’t stopped the sportsbooks from opening up the betting odds for a potential superfight between UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and MMA legend Georges St-Pierre. After St-Pierre confirmed yesterday that he was willing to fight Nurmagomedov for the right price, the online sportsbook Bovada opened up the betting line for the fight.
Georges St. Pierre confirms he would come out of retirement to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov
Adam Martin - October 15, 2019
Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St. Pierre may have officially retired from mixed martial arts, but he’s still leaving the door open for a return. Like many MMA fighters who hang up their gloves, GSP admits it’s not necessarily a permanent move. He says there’s opponent in particular who could draw him back to the Octagon. Speaking to ESPN’s Mark Kriegel, the MMA legend from Montreal said he would come out of retirement for the “right fight,” and that’s a matchup against UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov poses question to slimmed-down Georges St-Pierre
Tom Taylor - October 2, 2019
Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champ Georges St-Pierre looks decidedly slimmed-down in his latest Instagram post. So much so that UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is wondering if the Canadian might be intentionally losing weight. When St-Pierre posted a picture of himself enjoying a sushi dinner, Nurmagomedov quickly replied with a simple question.
Firas Zahabi says Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. GSP won't take place at lightweight
Adam Martin - October 1, 2019
Tristar gym head coach Firas Zahabi says that if UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov ends up fighting the legend Georges St. Pierre, it won’t be at 155lbs. Speaking to MMAjunkie.com, Zahabi said he believes “the ship has sailed” on a fight between Nurmagomedov and GSP at lightweight.
Robert Whittaker clarifies coach's GSP comparison, admits reluctance to fighting former champ
Cole Shelton - October 1, 2019
Robert Whittaker’s longtime jiu-jitsu coach Alex Prates recently said his pupil is a better version of Georges St-Pierre. “Maybe you’ll see Robert Whittaker using a style that I think is the one that suits him better but he never really needed it because it was always comfortable for him on the feet for most of his fights,” Prates told MMA Fighting, discussing Whittaker’s looming showdown with Israel Adesanya. “With Yoel Romero, for example, it would have been stupid to try to take him down. But Robert has great wrestling and great timing. I honestly think Robert is a better version of GSP. And we might see this now.”
Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs GSP possible if Ferguson is unavailable
Mike Pendleton - September 20, 2019
While many have called for Tony Ferguson to be the next matchup for lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC President Dana White has another opponent in mind if “El Cucuy” doesn’t make it to a fight with the champion. In an interview with TMZ Sports, White said that Ferguson is next in line, despite the fact that there have been four previous booking attempts that have failed between Ferguson and Nurmagomedov.
Georges St-Pierre cedes next title lightweight shot to Tony Ferguson
Tom Taylor - September 16, 2019
Georges St-Pierre names his top pound-for-pound fighters in MMA
Adam D Martin - September 15, 2019
Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre was in Las Vegas this weekend for a special promotion, and he was asked the question of who he believes are the top pound-for-pound fighters currently in MMA. Helen Yee interviewed GSP and asked him to name his list of the top P4P fighters in the sport. Here’s what GSP said when asked.
VIDEO | Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva square off in Las Vegas
Adam D Martin - September 15, 2019
UFC fans always wanted to see a superfight between Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva, but it’s a fight that never happened. With GSP now retired and Silva nearing the end of his own Hall of Fame career, the chances of ever seeing the fight are slim to none. However, on Saturday both men were in Las Vegas promoting Limitless, a new line of health and fitness products, and it was a rare chance for both of them to square off.
Khabib Nurmagomedov could retire after 30 fights, according to father
Natasha Hooper - September 11, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father is hinting that, after 30 fights, his son will retire from mixed martial arts competition. Nurmagomedov maintained his incredible undefeated record at UFC 242 against Dustin Poirier. He beat “The Diamond” in the third round via submission and brought his record up to 28-0.
Georges St-Pierre: It's sad to see Nick Diaz waste his best years
Fernando Quiles - September 10, 2019
Georges St-Pierre feels Nick Diaz had the potential to be a UFC champion. Those who witnessed Diaz’s reign as the Strikeforce welterweight title holder certainly haven’t forgotten just how talented the Stockton native was. Diaz had three successful title defenses under the Strikeforce banner, including an epic battle with Paul Daley that ended with just three seconds left in the opening round.
Bruce Buffer wants Conor McGregor vs. Georges St-Pierre 'mega fight'
Natasha Hooper - September 6, 2019
“The Veteran Voice of the Octagon” Bruce Buffer is fantasizing about a Conor McGregor vs. Georges St-Pierre fight — even if he thinks it’s just a pipe dream. Conor McGregor hasn’t fought since his historic loss against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. He vacated the Octagon after tapping out in the fourth round and hasn’t returned since. He is, however, in frequent communication with Dana White and is looking to return for the right opportunity. Buffer believes that McGregor needs to earn his spot in the rankings again.
Khabib Nurmagomedov says potential fight with Georges St-Pierre would have to be at lightweight
Cole Shelton - September 5, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to defend his lightweight title this weekend against Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 242. Yet, the fight he continues to get asked about the most is a scrap with Georges St-Pierre. Although St-Pierre retired, he has mentioned he wants to fight the undefeated champion in Khabib Nurmagomedov. Now, the Russian says if the fight is to happen, it has to be at lightweight. He will not move up in weight or meet ‘GSP’ in the middle.
Georges St-Pierre wants Khabib fight, but believes UFC is protecting investment
Tom Taylor - September 5, 2019
Georges St-Pierre wants to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to fight Georges St-Pierre. So why isn’t this fight between the two decorated UFC champions and bona fide MMA superstars being made? Well, St-Pierre suspects the UFC could be protecting its investment in Nurmagomedov. The former welterweight and middleweight champ St-Pierre addressed this potential super fight in a recent interview with Robin Black of DAZN.
Nick Diaz to Georges St-Pierre: 'Come and get some'
Tom Taylor - August 29, 2019
Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, who is retired from competition, recently explained that he has nothing to gain by rematching his former foe Nick Diaz. “I think this guy’s gonna hate me until the day I die. It’s unbelievable,” St-Pierre told Chael Sonnen of Diaz. “I know he doesn’t like me, and he looks to get me all the time. But, I genuinely like the guy. I’m telling you the truth.
Nate Diaz’s pretend belt could take the welterweight division to heights unseen since Georges St-Pierre
Jordy McElroy - August 21, 2019
Six years after legendary MMA star Georges St-Pierre bid farewell to the welterweight division, the antithesis of his championship reign fell out of the sky and crashed into the cage in the form of Nate Diaz. At UFC 241, after a three-year hiatus, there was no post-fight bowing, no pristine use of vernacular and no acknowledgment of a UFC-based hierarchy. No, Diaz walks to the beat of his own drum—a common description for the most uncommon athlete in combat sports.
Georges St-Pierre praises 'amazing character' Nate Diaz
Tom Taylor - August 21, 2019
Georges St-Pierre has often found himself in the crosshairs of Nick Diaz, which has led to an ongoing rivalry between the two welterweight legends. When it comes to Nick’s brother Nate Diaz, however, St-Pierre has plenty of nice things to say. Speaking on Chael Sonnen’s podcast after watching Nate Diaz defeat Anthony Pettis at UFC 241, St-Pierre offered some praise of the resurgent Stockton-based star.