Champ Georges St-Pierre OK after UFC 129 eye injury, expected to recover

Welterweight Georges St-Pierre did not sustain any permanent damage to his vision this past Saturday at UFC 129.

The welterweight champion got poked in the left eye during the sixth defense of his title, which came in the event’s headliner against Ja…

Welterweight Georges St-Pierre did not sustain any permanent damage to his vision this past Saturday at UFC 129.

The welterweight champion got poked in the left eye during the sixth defense of his title, which came in the event’s headliner against Jake Shields.

Trainer Greg Jackson today told MMAjunkie.com that St-Pierre suffered internal bleeding in the eye, which severely affected his ability to fight, but is expected to make a full recovery.