Thinking about the future of the UFC, Johny Hendricks asks: 'GSP, stay retired'

Hendricks (right) already faced St.Pierre (left) in 2013. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

Recently, the former welterweight champion Georges St Pierre rrevealed that he has been considering the idea of ​​returning to the octagon. What was a reason for celebration for the fans, ended up awakening opposite feelings in the Canadian's last opponent: the former belt holder John hendricks. In an interview, Hendricks said that it would be better for GSP to stay away for the good of the division and made a request to his rival, thinking about the future of the UFC.

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“There's a part of me that says, 'Yeah, I'd love to have him back, because I'd like to fight him again.' But there's also a part of me that says I'll never be able to erase what he did. That makes sense? He did a lot for the sport and a lot for the welterweight division. So there's a part of me that says, 'Hey, stay retired and let us decide who the next GSP will be.' That’s how my head is”, commented “Big Rigg” during his appearance on “Submission Radio”.

Hendricks and St. Pierre faced each other in November 2013, with the Canadian winning, in a result that was widely questioned by fans, experts and even president Dana White. Shortly after the duel, which was the main fight of the event that marked the 20th anniversary of the UFC, GSP announced that he was leaving MMA for an indefinite period.

At 33, Georges St Pierre He has a professional record of 25 wins and two losses. Already John hendricks, 31 years old, has a record of 17 wins and three losses. The former champion is coming off a victory over Matt Brown, on March 14, at UFC 185.