Georges St-Pierre: Georges St-Pierre, one of the most successful fighters in UFC history, has announced his comeback to competitive combat sports after a six-year hiatus Fans React-“Warrior”. The 42-year-old Canadian fighter made the surprise announcement during the UFC 290 media day on Thursday, July 6th, revealing that he would be returning to grappling competition at Fight Pass Invitational 6 on December 14th.
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Georges St-Pierre Announces Return For UFC
GSP’s last MMA fight was in 2017 when he defeated Michael Bisping to secure his second UFC title in his first-ever fight in a new division.
Shortly after winning the belt, he vacated the title, citing health concerns, and officially announced his retirement from MMA in 2019. Since then, his fans have been eagerly waiting for his return to the octagon.
While no opponent has been announced yet, St-Pierre is the only athlete announced for the grappling card. This will be his second time competing in submission grappling competition. He had previously made a run at the 2005 ADCC tournament, where he defeated Otto Olson in the opening round of the 77kg bracket, via points, before getting submitted by future Ultimate Fighter Brazil winner Leonardo Silva via flying armbar in the second round.
During the media day, GSP explained that he missed the kick of competition and wanted to feel the adrenaline again. He also felt that grappling was an avenue for fighters who still want to compete and make money while having fun with the fans and the family of the UFC.
His announcement has generated a lot of excitement among MMA fans, who have been eagerly waiting for his return to the sport.
In conclusion, GSP’s comeback to competitive combat sports is an exciting development for MMA and grappling fans alike.
While his opponent has yet to be announced, his return to the octagon or the grappling mat is sure to generate a lot of buzz and excitement. Fighting fans will certainly be eager to see what the legendary fighter has in store for them in his comeback.
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