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Georges St-Pierre says the planned UFC super fight with Anderson Silva fell through because UFC didn’t respond to his terms: higher compensation, a 180-pound catchweight, and drug testing. With no follow-up from the promotion, the bout never happened, leaving fans with one of MMA’s most famous “what-ifs.”
Georges St-Pierre says the UFC approached him about a superfight with Anderson Silva during their primes, but he laid out conditions—contractual commitment, better pay, a 170-pound catchweight with a return to his weight class, and drug testing—and the UFC never followed up, so the bout never happened.
Georges St-Pierre says Conor McGregor must recreate the uncomfortable environment of training camp—bringing in unfamiliar partners and pushing beyond his comfort zone—to prepare for a five-year layoff and a high-stakes return against Max Holloway at UFC 329, warning it would break his heart if McGregor isn’t at his best.
Georges St-Pierre praised Sean Strickland's split-decision upset of Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, saying the performance proved Chimaev is beatable even if he's the better overall fighter; the piece notes Strickland's composure under pressure and hints at a potential rematch, while Chimaev's camp remains focused on avenging the loss rather than moving up a weight class.
Firas Zahabi urged Khamzat Chimaev to train in Montreal with him and Georges St-Pierre (and Arman Tsarukyan) to prevent a career fade after Chimaev’s UFC 328 loss to Sean Strickland, promising improvements in fitness, striking, and footwork. The call comes as Chimaev hints at a rematch with Strickland and Dana White contemplates a potential move to light heavyweight.
Georges St-Pierre says being the best at 185 pounds doesn’t guarantee a win, suggesting Sean Strickland could upset Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, citing fight-night unpredictability, Strickland’s past upset of Adesanya, and weigh-in concerns surrounding Chimaev.
Nick Diaz campaigned for a rematch with Georges St-Pierre but will instead face Vicente Luque at UFC Abu Dhabi. Despite 11 years since their last fight, Diaz and St-Pierre's rivalry remains iconic. Diaz also sought fights with other high-profile names but ultimately settled for the bout with Luque, who has overcome significant health issues to prepare for this match.
Georges St-Pierre, a legendary MMA fighter, believes Jon Jones is currently the greatest of all time in the sport, praising his talent and toughness. St-Pierre acknowledges the difficulty in determining the GOAT and mentions fighters like Khabib Nurmagomedov and Anderson Silva. He also highlights the evolution of the sport and predicts that even Jones will eventually be surpassed, emphasizing that records are meant to be broken.
Georges St-Pierre discusses the missed opportunity of facing Khabib Nurmagomedov in a dream super fight, revealing his strategy to keep the fight in the middle and not shy away from takedowns. St-Pierre believes he could have beaten Khabib by utilizing his wrestling skills and dynamic style, but the fight never materialized due to UFC's different plans for Nurmagomedov.
Georges St-Pierre discusses the impact of UFC's involvement in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and highlights his favorite matchup ahead of commentating at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5. Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja talks about his favorite fights in the Octagon, while Gordon Ryan previews the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 and discusses the impact of UFC's involvement in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Bets have flooded in for Elon Musk after former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre agreed to train him, following an online agreement between Musk and GSP. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg opened as the betting favorite over Musk, but Musk's odds improved after the announcement. As of now, 85.7% of the bets are on Musk, and 95.2% of the handle is also on Musk. However, it remains to be seen if this fight actually comes to fruition.
Elon Musk has accepted Georges St-Pierre's offer to train him for a proposed UFC fight with Mark Zuckerberg. The potential fight came about after Zuckerberg accepted Musk's challenge during a social media spat. UFC president Dana White said both men were "dead serious" about meeting inside the cage and that he welcomed building a UFC pay-per-view event around a headliner of Musk vs. Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg, who has a background in jiu-jitsu, has yet to publicly accept any offers to train.