Georges St-Pierre

Georges St-Pierre, also known as GSP, was born on May 19, 1981, in Saint-Isidore, Quebec. He is a renowned mixed martial artist considered one of the best in the sport.

Georges St-Pierre participated in his first amateur mixed martial arts fight in 1997, where he defeated a boxer by knocking him out with a kick to the head.

Georges St-Pierre made his professional debut in Universal Combat Challenge (UCC) 7 on January 25, 2002, where he fought Ivan Menjivar and won with a knockout late in the first round.

Georges St-Pierre achieved victory in TKO 14: Road Warriors on November 29, 2003, by defeating Pete Spratt of the United States in Victoriaville, Quebec.

St-Pierre made his UFC debut at UFC 46 in Las Vegas, Nevada, after his success in UCC. Despite being the underdog against Karo Parisyan, St-Pierre won the match by unanimous decision in three rounds.

St-Pierre's victory over Jay Hieron earned him the opportunity to challenge Matt Hughes for the UFC Welterweight Championship in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

St-Pierre suffered his first professional loss to Matt Hughes in the UFC Welterweight Championship bout. Despite this setback, he went on to win his next four matches.

St-Pierre faced BJ Penn in a highly anticipated match at UFC 58 in Las Vegas, where Canadian fighters competed against American fighters. St-Pierre emerged victorious, becoming one of the two Canadians to win their fights.

Georges St-Pierre received his brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Renzo Gracie on July 21, 2006.

Georges St-Pierre achieved victory against BJ Penn with punches in the third round at UFC 63: Hughes vs Penn.

Georges St-Pierre's match against Matt Hughes on November 16, 2006, was considered the Most Noteworthy Match of the Year.

Georges St-Pierre challenged Matt Hughes for the UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC 65, winning the fight via technical knockout in the second round.

On April 7, 2007, Georges St-Pierre suffered a surprising loss to Matt Serra in what is considered one of the biggest upsets in UFC history.

At UFC 74, on August 25, 2007, Georges St-Pierre won a unanimous decision over Josh Koscheck by outwrestling him and showcasing his wrestling and striking skills. St-Pierre's victory placed him in the No. 1 contender spot for the UFC Welterweight Championship.

On December 29, 2007, due to Matt Serra's withdrawal, Georges St-Pierre fought and defeated Matt Hughes for the interim UFC Welterweight title.

At UFC 83 on April 19, 2008, Georges St-Pierre fought Matt Serra in a rematch to determine the undisputed UFC Welterweight Champion. St-Pierre's dominant performance led to a stoppage in the second round, solidifying his position as the champion.

Georges St-Pierre defended his Welterweight Championship against Jon Fitch at UFC 87 on August 9, 2008. St-Pierre defeated Fitch by unanimous decision, showcasing his striking and wrestling skills.

Georges St-Pierre achieved his dream of becoming a UFC champion by winning the welterweight title after a TKO victory in the second round at UFC 65.

Georges St-Pierre faced B.J. Penn in a rematch at UFC 94 on January 31, 2009. St-Pierre dominated the fight, showcasing his ground-and-pound attack and securing a victory over Penn.

Georges St-Pierre, the eldest child of Roland and Paulyne St-Pierre, was born and raised in the farming community of Saint-Isidore, Québec. His childhood was marked by bullying experiences and he was introduced to karate at a young age.

Josh Koscheck fought Georges St-Pierre in UFC 124 on December 11, 2010.

Dana White confirmed that Georges St-Pierre would face Jake Shields in the main event of UFC 129 on April 30, 2011, in Toronto. St-Pierre defeated Shields via unanimous decision and there were talks of a potential superfight against Anderson Silva.

Initially set to fight Nick Diaz, Georges St-Pierre was later scheduled to face Carlos Condit for the UFC Welterweight Title at UFC 137. However, St-Pierre pulled out due to a knee injury, leading to a series of changes in the fight lineup.

Georges St-Pierre suffered a torn right ACL, sidelining him for up to ten months and forcing him out of the bout with Nick Diaz. This injury had significant implications on the UFC Welterweight division.

St-Pierre successfully defended his welterweight title against Condit at UFC 154 on November 17, 2012, winning by unanimous decision despite being hurt in the third round. Both fighters earned Fight of the Night honors for their performance.

St-Pierre defeated Nick Diaz at UFC 158 on March 16, 2013, retaining his title for the 8th time. The victory came through a unanimous decision.

On November 16, 2013, Georges St-Pierre faced off against Johny Hendricks in a highly anticipated UFC fight. The match went to the fifth round and ended in a split decision, with St-Pierre emerging victorious.

On December 13, 2013, St-Pierre announced his voluntary decision to vacate the welterweight title and take a break from MMA. He cited the need for time off and left the possibility of a future return open.

Via Twitter on March 27, 2014, St-Pierre announced tearing his left ACL during training, leading to a delay in his potential return to fighting. The injury required surgery.

On February 15, 2017, Georges St-Pierre and the UFC reportedly agreed to financial terms of a multi-fight contract, with UFC president Dana White confirming his re-signing with the organization.

On 12 September 2017, Georges St-Pierre discussed the mental and emotional reasons behind his absence from the ring in an interview with Newsday, citing anxiety, nervousness, and pressure as factors.

On November 4, 2017, Georges St-Pierre won against Michael Bisping in a fight. The match ended in the third round with a submission at 4 minutes and 23 seconds.

On February 21, 2019, Georges St-Pierre officially announced his retirement from MMA at a press conference in Montreal.

Georges St-Pierre announced his retirement from mixed martial arts at the Bell Centre in Montreal on 22 February 2019. He emphasized the importance of discipline in both becoming a champion and knowing when to step away from the sport.

On May 9, 2020, UFC announced that Georges St-Pierre would be inducted into the Modern-Era Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame.

Georges St-Pierre, former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion, is expected to announce his retirement from mixed martial arts. He is considered one of the best fighters of all time.

On June 9, 2021, Saint-Isidore honored Georges St-Pierre with a life-sized bronze statue and biography, recognizing his achievements and values in an octagon setting.

The UFC announces a partnership with MMA legend Georges St-Pierre, a significant move in the world of mixed martial arts.

On October 19, 2023, Georges St-Pierre was awarded the Order of Sport and inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame for his contributions to the sport of MMA.

During International Fight Week 2023, Georges St-Pierre was set to return to professional grappling at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 against Nick Diaz, but the match was postponed due to injury.

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