Overview
Georges St-Pierre is the gold standard for what a complete mixed martial artist looks like. The Canadian from Saint-Isidore became welterweight champion twice and built a reign of dominance that lasted years. He retired in 2013, returned to beat Michael Bisping for the middleweight title in 2017, and retired again. His legacy as perhaps the greatest welterweight in history and one of the top five mixed martial artists of all time is secure.
Career Highlights
- Two-time UFC Welterweight Champion (2008-2013)
- UFC Middleweight Champion (2017)
- 9 consecutive welterweight title defenses
- Only fighter to hold both the welterweight and middleweight UFC titles (at the time)
- Inducted into UFC Hall of Fame, Pioneer Wing
Signature Moves
- 01Double-leg takedown with level change
- 02Jab to double-leg transition
- 03Ground and pound with short punches
- 04Superman punch
Biggest Wins
WIN #1
BJ Penn — TKO R4, UFC 94 (title defense)
WIN #2
Matt Hughes — KO R2, UFC 65 (won title) / KO R1, UFC 79
WIN #3
Carlos Condit — Decision, UFC 154
WIN #4
Michael Bisping — Sub R3, UFC 217 (won middleweight title)
THE DAD TAKE
GSP is the template. Every MMA dad who got into the sport in the 2000s grew up watching this man be the definition of excellence. When your kid asks what a complete fighter looks like, put on UFC 154. No flash, no gimmick. Just the best at everything.
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