After defeating Jake Shields in the main fight of UFC 129, a triumph that was worth the sixth defense of the welterweight category belt, Georges St. Pierre He was taken to a hospital to evaluate the injury to his left eye, which had been badly damaged by the fight.
“The doctors at the event were concerned that the injury could be something more serious, and since they were unable to perform detailed examinations on site, Georges was referred to a specialist,” Firas Zahabi, St. Pierre's trainer, told MMAWeekly.
With the vision in his left eye impaired, GSP and his coaches were concerned that his retina had been dislocated, but the news was good for the champion.
“Fortunately it was just blood in the eye and not retinal detachment. The injury occurred in the third round, when Shields landed a hook and accidentally one of his fingers hit Georges in the eye,” said Zahabi. For him, even though it was unintentional, the fight should have been stopped to allow time for recovery.
“When he hit the win I complained to the judge immediately. I saw. I don't think it was intentional, but it happened and he should have been warned. It was dangerous!”
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