GSP can learn a lot from Dan Hardy
I really respect Georges St. Pierre. He’s a terrifically talented fighter and a great ambassador for the UFC and the sport of mixed martial arts. He is, by all accounts, a genuine human being, polite, respectful, well-spoken. And pretty darn dull. Just once I’d like to see the welterweight champ display a little edginess, get fired up about something. Anderson Silva is the same way but... [Read More...]
GSP and Dan Hardy possible coaches for TUF 11
It appears as though Dan Hardy is on his way to mainstream recognition following his impressive victory over Mike Swick during this past weekend’s UFC 105 card in Manchester. Not only did the relentless Brit put himself directly into title contention with the win, it now seems like he is in the running to be one of the two coaches on the next season of “The Ultimate Fighter“. According... [Read More...]
Georges St. Pierre vs. Dan Hardy Set For UFC Welterweight Championship
A welterweight championship clash between Georges St. Pierre and Dan Hardy is official for the near future as the UK based “Outlaw” took the fight to Mike Swick during this evening’s UFC 105 card to earn his crack at the crown. Hardy was impressive this evening as he forced the action and imposed his will on Swick in the clinch, as well as during the exchanges, to come away with the... [Read More...]
Georges St. Pierre looking to train with Lyoto Machida
Coming off a dominating performance at the UFC’s most anticipated show ever, UFC 100, Georges St-Pierre has put a stamp on his weight class and is pondering a move up to seek new challenges. With this prospect on his horizon, he is reaching out to another UFC Champion in Lyoto Machida due to one thing they have in common. It isn’t their UFC belts, rather their matching black belts in Karate. In... [Read More...]
Greg Jackson: ‘Hit him with your groin!’
One of the biggest victories in Georges St.Pierre’s decorated fighting career didn’t come easy for the UFC welterweight champion. An already tough fight got a little bit tougher for GSP in the fourth round of his UFC 100 title defense against Thiago Alves as he unexpectedly tore something in his groin. According to St.Pierre on his UFC 100 blog for Yardbarker.com, the pain was excruciating.... [Read More...]
GSP on Thiago Alves: ‘I can stand with him’
Even though UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre has faced some of the toughest men the world has to offer at 170 pounds during the course of his career, the dominant Canadian will be the first to tell you that he expects for his next title defense to be one of the toughest tests he has faced inside of a cage. St. Pierre is just one week away from UFC 100 where he will meet one of the most... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves: ‘I’m going to knock [GSP] out, so don’t blink’
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In just over a week twenty five year old Thiago Alves will be in the fight of his life as he takes on Georges St.Pierre at UFC 100 in a welterweight championship match that will validate one man’s claim to being the best fighter on the planet currently competing at 170 pounds. Seven consecutive wins in the toughest welterweight division in the world have propelled Alves to the title shot he... [Read More...]
UFC stars Florian, Parisyan to follow in St. Pierre’s footsteps at Tri-Star gym
Once Georges St. Pierre dismantled B.J. Penn at UFC 94 to retain his welterweight championship, Tri-Star Gym in Montreal, Quebec further cemented its status as one of the top-tier mixed martial arts training schools in the world. Tri-Star, headed by Firas Zahabi, could be adding a few more fighters to its stable of viable world-class competitors, which currently includes St. Pierre, David Loiseau,... [Read More...]
Both St. Pierre and Penn campaign for their feud to become a trilogy
Is the Georges St. Pierre and B.J. Penn saga destined to become a trilogy? If recent comments by both fighters are taken seriously, a third match between the two fighters could take place as soon as this summer. While a recent guest on Sherdog’s “Beatdown” radio show, St. Pierre responded to reports that Penn’s attorney had submitted a letter to the Nevada State Athletic Commission... [Read More...]
St. Pierre vs. Silva “superfight” could happen in 2010
Editor’s Note: Content from this article appears courtesy of CBSSports.com. The next superfight? Georges St. Pierre took on and defeated one of the biggest challenges of his career in UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn. The fight was the first to have a three-part UFC Primetime preview special on Spike TV to help promote it. If St. Pierre should successfully hold onto his welterweight title over... [Read More...]
Snowden: Georges St. Pierre is “The G.O.A.T”
B.J. Penn is no flash in the pan. He’s one of the most respected and successful fighters in UFC history and has been for a decade. Penn is one of two men to win UFC titles in two different weight classes. His skill set is multi-faceted-he’s a legitimate jiu jitsu world champion and has developed his striking game to the point that fellow fighters call him the best boxer in the sport. And... [Read More...]
NSAC Executive Director Addresses St. Pierre Controversy
Despite reports to the contrary, the camp for B.J. Penn had yet to have filed a formal complaint against the corner for Georges St. Pierre as of late Monday night. “We haven’t gotten anything yet, but it’s early,” Nevada State Athletic Commissioner Executive Director Keith Kizer informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com during an exclusive interview. The reports of a possible complaint... [Read More...]
MGM Sportsbook lists Penn as an underdog for UFC 94 fight vs. St. Pierre
Las Vegas — The MGM Sportsbook released its opening line for UFC 94’s main event between UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre taking on UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn on Jan. 15 with St. Pierre installed as the opening favorite. When the first line originally was made public, St. Pierre was listed at -180 ($180 needing to be wagered to win $100) with Penn listed at +160 (a $100... [Read More...]
St. Pierre vs. Penn: Too Close to Call
B.J. Penn and Georges St. Pierre are two very different people with different approaches to the sport of mixed martial arts. However, one thing they have in common is that they both have been blessed with athletic skills that translate beautifully to martial arts. One look at St. Pierre and you can tell he is a world class athlete while Penn on the other hand, does not possess a similar look. But never... [Read More...]
New fights added to UFC 94 undercard
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced four additional undercard matchups for UFC 94 to go with the event’s previously announced main event of Georges St. Pierre vs. B.J. Penn for the UFC welterweight title and a battle of undefeated light heavyweights featuring Lyoto Machida vs. Thiago Silva. UFC 94 will take place on Saturday, January 31 and will emanate from the MGM Grand Garden Arena... [Read More...]
New 5 Oz. Interview with Georges St. Pierre: A Champion Prepares to fight a Champion
Brock Lesnar versus Randy Couture was the “biggest fight ever” according to UFC President Dana White. It’s now old news, failing to become the biggest PPV extravaganza of all time, but still clearly going to end 2008 as the best box office fight of the year. In 2009, Zuffa looks to draw big numbers early, pitting B.J. Penn against Georges St. Pierre in a battle of champions at UFC... [Read More...]
Georges St. Pierre receives BJJ black belt
UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre has been awarded his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt by Bruno Fernandes. The Franchise Radio is reporting that St. Pierre received his black belt on Saturday at TriStar Gym which was the end of a monthly seminar being held by BJJ world champion Bruno Fernandes. In an interview with GracieMag.com, St. Pierre said the moment ranks as one of the best in his... [Read More...]
Report: UFC could return to Montreal on Dec. 5 (UPDATED)
Bryan Alvarez of Figure 4 Online reported during the site’s daily update on Tuesday that the UFC appears likely to return to Montreal at the Bell Centre on Dec. 5 with current UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre a possible headliner. Alvarez adds that the site will have more news on the situation tomorrow, as the recent news has not yet been made official by the UFC. St. Pierre has stated... [Read More...]
UFC 87 Video: Georges St. Pierre talks about first title defense
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UFC 87 Review and Recap: Brock Lesnar and Georges St. Pierre dominant in decision victories
Last night’s UFC 87 event from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. proved to be yet another strong showing from the UFC with very few negatives involved with the promotion and production of the show. The event saw two of the promotion’s biggest stars walk away victorious in fights that went to the judges yet whose outcomes were never truly in doubt. Lesnar, the former NCAA and WWE heavyweight... [Read More...]
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