Two-division UFC champion Georges St-Pierre gives an update on his health, as well as his future career plans.
Legendary two-division UFC champ Georges St-Pierre is currently on the sidelines, still unsure of what his next career move would be. What hampered his recently resumed UFC run was the ulcerative colitis he developed over the past year.
But according to the 37-year-old fighter, his condition is no longer a cause for concern like how it used to be.
“Definitely the worst has passed,” St-Pierre told MMA Fighting. “I’m dosing down the medication that I have. The medication is anti-inflammatory, so you have to dose it down. Not in one shot, you can’t stop in one shot, but I’m dosing it down every month and soon it will be past, a story of the past.”
“As it goes right now, pretty much all of the symptoms are almost gone.”
With his health now headed towards a more positive direction, St-Pierre is looking to get his career back on track, while also making sure that he is in top condition when he does.
“I don’t want any contract to fight somebody right now, because the minute you sign a contract, the mental warfare starts, and stress is something that amplifies everything,” he said. “So I want to make sure I deal with it, I take care of it, and when everything will be finished, I will be able to look forward. My health is the most important thing for me.”
“[But I’m] absolutely not [closing the door on fighting again]. I’m keeping the door open. When I close it, then people will know. But right now it’s held open.”
St-Pierre previously expressed interest in facing the winner of UFC 229’s headliner fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, but feels that the UFC had no interest in having him fight for another title.
It is a business decision which he says is understandable.
“One thing I know is the UFC will never want me to go to 155,” St-Pierre said. “They will be scared that I will ride off into the sunset with their belt again. And I understand them. I understand them from a business standpoint.”