St. Pierre celebrates new UFC anti-doping actions: 'A big step'

GSP (photo) is expected to return to training in October, although still in a moderate form. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

GSP (photo) took to social media to comment on the new program to combat PEDs. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

Since leaving MMA for an indefinite period of time, Georges St Pierre became one of the main spokespeople for the crusade against the use of illegal substances in sport. For this reason, as soon as he became aware of the UFC's new anti-drug policy, announced at a press conference this Wednesday (19), GSP went public to celebrate the package of measures, which includes a substantial increase in the number of tests and greater rigor in punishments for athletes caught.

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“I am very pleased to learn that the UFC has announced a new comprehensive testing program for performance enhancing drugs (PEDs). Clearly, it's a big step for our sport. I can't wait to have more details about the protocol, the tests by a third-party company and the new sanctions”, published the Canadian on his official profile on Twitter.

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With a record of 25 wins and just two defeats. Georges St Pierre, 33 years old, retired from MMA at the end of 2013, after defending his belt for the ninth consecutive time against John hendricks. Among the main justifications presented by the former champion at the time was precisely his dissatisfaction with the anti-doping policy practiced.