According to UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre in a video on the UFC’s Facebook page, Jake Shields is probably the toughest opponent he’s ever faced.
The former Strikeforce middleweight champion stood toe-to-toe with the French Canadian for five grueling rounds in their championship bout at UFC 129.
Before facing Shields, St-Pierre hadn’t even lost a round in four years.
He wasn’t able to come away with a victory, but Shields proved that he was one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world and certainly worthy of a UFC title shot.
Fans have come to expect dominance from St-Pierre, who has virtually destroyed every upper-echelon foe thrown his way.
Even with his everlasting dominance, there have been moments in St-Pierre’s UFC career where he’s faced adversity.
Join Bleacher Report as we reminisce on Georges St-Pierre’s toughest opponents.