Georges St-Pierre knows better than anyone else in MMA history what it’s like to sit atop the welterweight division. Kamaru Uman is currently the UFC’s king.
Widely regarded not only as the best fighter at welterweight but the greatest fighter overall, St-Pierre held the record for most consecutive wins in the division with [****************************************************************************************************************************************************** ********************************************************************************************************************************************************] which was previously held by St-Pierre “The Nigerian Nightmare’s” last title defense was his fifth and saw him extend the record for most consecutive wins in the division with 15, which was previously held by St-Pierre at 13.
Usman lost his last fight against Colby Covington, who was widely considered to be the toughest opponent. Regardless of the challenge, Usman walked away on top for the second time in their rivalry when earning a unanimous decision. The champion expressed interest in taking on Saul “Canelo”, Alvarez, boxing’s pound for pound kingpin in the ring. But as his fellow legend knows, you can’t get distracted in the game of combat.
“I believe there’s a lot of guys that can beat Usman,” St-Pierre told MMA News. “I do believe personally Usman is the best right now in the division but that doesn’t mean he is invincible. It is important that he stays on top of his game. It’s hard to be champion and it’s even harder to stay champion. Ask Usman and he will tell you exactly the same thing.
“He is on a tear, but there are a lot more guys who can cause him trouble than Khamzatchimaev. Leon Edwards, maybe. Usman has so far been an unsolvable puzzle. Although he is a remarkable fighter, he must remain focused so that he doesn’t underestimate anyone. He should also train for each fight as if it were the most difficult .”
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“GSP” achieved what few MMA fighters have been able: winning the title. Ruling the 170-pound weight class for essentially his entire career up until his swan song, St-Pierre overcame early setbacks against Matt Hughes and Matt Serra before rounding out his game, avenging his losses, and never tasting defeat ever again. As a result, the Canadian closed out his illustrious career with a second divisional title when submitting Michael Bisping after a four-year layoff in their 2017 showdown.
“Nobody’s invincible, everybody can be beat,” St-Pierre said of Usman. “It’s not the best fighter that wins the fight very often. It’s the question about the fighter that fights the best the night of the fight and there’s a lot of things that can influence the result of a fight.”
TOP STORIES
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Explanation. Ben Rothwell reveals why he asked for his release from UFC.
Frustration. Mike Jackson calls Dean Barry a ‘dirty cheating motherf******’ following disqualification, believes eye gouge was ‘intentional.’
Nope. Nate Diaz attacks UFC for failing to book him and declines Conor McGregor’s trilogy bout. ‘He sucks .’
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SOCIAL MEDIA BOUILLABAISSE
Steps.
This isn’t a win it’s a step
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) April 26, 2022
Kai + AlJo!
aruziyameintoHui tsuta pic.twitter.com/UsVscx4npi
— Zhao Cang Hai Kai Asakura (@kai_1031_) April 26, 2022
Hardy speaks.
Heather Hardy @HeatherHardyBox talks about the struggles of women boxing and the significance of #TaylorSerrano pic.twitter.com/GXKUxvYAoT
— Boxing Insider.com (@BoxingInsider) April 26, 2022
Relatable.
— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) April 26, 2022
Classic.
One of the best one-round fights
[ @AndreiArlovski | #UFCVegas53 | Saturday | LIVE on @ESPN & @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/SVRDlVdtyt
— UFC (@ufc) April 26, 2022
Canelo has been confused.
who the fuck is this? https://t.co/ThN5aMcUoW
— Canelo Alvarez (@Canelo) April 26, 2022
PLEASE.
Should be 5 or not?? I’m willing to do 5 rounds for my fans @ufc @danawhite https://t.co/NXTfXialSi
— Joanna Jedrzejczyk (@joannamma) April 26, 2022
Oh.
Idk the consequences of uploading random streams of my consciousness for the algorithms and future generations to see but fuck it let’s see
— Kevin Lee MTP (@MoTownPhenom) April 27, 2022
@ufc did me dirTy AF
— Kevin Lee MTP (@MoTownPhenom) April 27, 2022
Off to Singapore?
Asia I’m gonna be back !!!
— manerukeipu Manel Kape (@ManelKape) April 27, 2022
Happy birthday to one of the GOATs!
Zuo Ri haLiang ioDan Sheng Ri deshita pic.twitter.com/ez8wjODc1q
— Teng Jing Hui Megumi Fujii (@MegaMeguCat) April 27, 2022
Happy birthday to @MegaMeguCat !! Here’s an example of her insane grappling against a future UFC champion in Carla Esparza. pic.twitter.com/8VIlvVMupA
— Charlie (@CJ_SogoKaku) April 26, 2022
It was quite solid.
. @ShakurStevenson‘s reaction to @Tyson_Fury‘s homecoming KO is EVERYTHING
Real Time Ep. 1 https://t.co/nMeZOFAyC5 pic.twitter.com/0TnESfwyW3
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) April 27, 2022
Would you like to?
Would you watch this fight?
Vc assistiria essa luta? @NateDiaz209 @danawhite @ufc pic.twitter.com/cGrF8lgdBt— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) April 27, 2022
Patience…
Stipe is saying that he will be at his absolute peak in September. Although I am disappointed, I will be patient and want to see the heavyweight goat perform at its best. I’ll wait until September. No excuses
— BONY (@JonnyBones) April 26, 2022
That is some vigorous hand shaking, gentlemen.
Solid view.
Mr. Tommy Aspinall…
Time sure flies.
Seems like yesterday https://t.co/TisGf4xdzJ
— michael (@bisping) April 27, 2022
UFC Japan representsin’.
Cun Zhu san!Hui eteXi shikatsutadesu!
Great to see youdesu! pic.twitter.com/Q6h4tLjnml— Cun Tian Xia Nan Zi KanakoMurata (@m_r_t_k_n_k) April 27, 2022
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lorenz Larkin (23-7, 1 NC) vs. Kyle Stewart (15-5); Bellator 280, May 6
Paul Daley (43-18-2) vs. Wendell Giacomo (9-2); Bellator 281, May 13
Joe Solecki (11-3) vs. Alex da Silva (21-3); UFC Fight Night, June 4
Abdul Razak Alhassan (11-5) vs. Jamie Pickett (13-7); UFC Fight Night, July 9
FINAL THOUGHTS
Late Happy Birthday to Megumi, The Real G.O.A.T. Thank you for reading!
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