UFC: Why Georges St-Pierre Has Nothing to Gain by Staying at Welterweight

Welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre is set to make a return from an ACL injury later this year in order to defend his belt against interim champion, Carlos Condit. Although many fans will tune in to see St-Pierre grace the Octagon again, it should …

Welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre is set to make a return from an ACL injury later this year in order to defend his belt against interim champion, Carlos Condit. Although many fans will tune in to see St-Pierre grace the Octagon again, it should be the last time we see him at 170 pounds.

GSP has nothing left to accomplish at welterweight and if he wants to continue a meaningful career, it should be at a different weight class.

185 and 155 pounds have been rumored about possible future destinations, but no matter the weigh-in limit, St-Pierre should move on from the welterweight rankings.

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