G. St-Pierre (photo) is a former champion of two UFC categories (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)
Based on everything he has experienced and what he has seen to this day, Georges St-Pierre has a bold opinion on UFC moves. Aware that the company is looking for a confrontation between veterans and rising talents, the Canadian suggested that older athletes should not accept such a situation and adopt a selfish attitude towards opponents and representatives.
“There is one thing that cannot be defeated, and that is time. They tell you to pass the torch, f*ck that. Don’t pass the torch. Retire on your terms. It’s a selfish sport and you have to be selfish. When you think it’s time to stop, stop,” Georges said during an interview with Ariel Helwani.
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Despite the controversial speech, St-Pierre lived up to his beliefs when he announced his sudden retirement after winning the middleweight belt (up to 83,9 kg) against Michael Bisping. At the time, even with a valid contract with the UFC and a promise that he would remain active after returning to the sport, the Canadian relinquished his title and refused to defend it against the next in line.
G. St. Pierre returned by finishing M. Bisping (Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC)
Currently 43 years old, St-Pierre rules out returning to MMA and says that if he were to compete in any discipline professionally, it would be only grappling, which is his profession. The fighter became known for his dominance in the welterweight division and for great fights in the octagon.
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