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GSP Supposedly Confirms UFC Return – But There’s A Catch

Former long-time UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre constantly makes headlines regarding a potential return to action after vacating his coveted 170-pound strap back in 2013. Every time it appears as if a possible comeback may be a reality, however, St-Pierre shuts it down, or leaves us with yet another question mark. That may have just

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Former long-time UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre constantly makes headlines regarding a potential return to action after vacating his coveted 170-pound strap back in 2013.

Every time it appears as if a possible comeback may be a reality, however, St-Pierre shuts it down, or leaves us with yet another question mark.

That may have just changed, as we have received the most definitive news regarding “Rush’s” anticipated return to action.

According to Benoit Beaudoin of a French sports outlet, the Canadian superstar has begun negotiations with the UFC, although one road block remains (translated from French):

“Georges St-Pierre confirms negotiations with the UFC for his return. The sponsors are a stumbling point.”

Since GSP’s departure from the Octagon, the UFC has signed a highly lucrative deal with Reebok; a deal that has enlisted the sports apparel giant as the sole sponsor of the UFC. Fighters are now unable to represent outside sponsors at promotional events, nor are they able to do so inside the cage on fight night.

While this deal was intended to turn mixed martial arts into a more ‘professional’ sport, it has ultimately took quite a nice chuck of change away from some competitors.

With that being said, St-Pierre, who is a veteran of 21 UFC bouts, would receive a $20,000 sponsorship payment from Reebok, likely a significant amount less than he was making back in his glory days.

As of now, no word has come from the promotion regarding this news, although St-Pierre fighting once again would undoubtedly be monumental.

The all-time great hasn’t competed since a highly controversial split-decision victory over Johny Hendricks back at UFC 167, but he remains at just 34 years of age.

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Anderson Silva Says Georges St-Pierre Super Fight Could Still Happen

Super fights have long been a hot topic in the sport of mixed martial arts. Fight fans have always wondered what would happen if the best man from one division faced off with the best from another division. With that being said, perhaps no hypothetical super fight has ever been discussed more than a bout

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Super fights have long been a hot topic in the sport of mixed martial arts.

Fight fans have always wondered what would happen if the best man from one division faced off with the best from another division.

With that being said, perhaps no hypothetical super fight has ever been discussed more than a bout between former long-time middleweight champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva and former 170-pound ruler Georges St-Pierre.

Obviously fans would have wanted to see the bout when each man was at the pinnacle during his illustrious reign atop his respective division, but the bout may not totally be a foregone thought.

Since losing his title back in 2013, Silva has hit some extremely rough times, but is still competing at the age of 41.

St-Pierre, on the other hand, has been on the sidelines since he vacated his title that same year, but a possible return to action is constantly brought up.

According to “The Spider”, the fight could still take place:

“It could happen,” Silva said through an interpreter at Wednesday’s UFC 198 press conference in Brazil. “It would be an honor to fight him. It could happen.”

Silva will indeed face off with former The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 17 finalist Uriah Hall at May 14’s UFC 198 from his home of Curitiba, Brazil.

Despite his upcoming fight, and aside from the St-Pierre talk, Silva also recently made headlines when he voiced his interest in fighting featherweight kingpin Conor McGregor, simply an outlandish request.

While tons of fighters have called out McGregor due to the money that he brings to the table, “The Spider” assures us that he simply would like to test his skills against those of the Irishman:

“I’ve never thought thinking of money,” Silva said. “I really want to test myself against him, he’s a great athlete, had great skills, even though my focus is on y next opponent, but I’d like to test myself against him. I’ve never fought in the weight classes below, only in my younger days in Shooto. For me to test myself, it’s a great fight.”

While a bout with McGregor appears to be out of this world, do you see Silva and St-Pierre ever actually doing battle?

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New York! Seven Possible Headliners For The UFC’s MSG Debut

After a long and rigorous battle that has spanned many unnecessary years, mixed martial arts has finally been legalized in the state of New York. Assembly Majority Leader Joseph D. Morelle announced yesterday (March 22, 2016) the passing of the bill to legalize the sport in the Empire State, an announcement beneficial to all major MMA

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After a long and rigorous battle that has spanned many unnecessary years, mixed martial arts has finally been legalized in the state of New York.

Assembly Majority Leader Joseph D. Morelle announced yesterday (March 22, 2016) the passing of the bill to legalize the sport in the Empire State, an announcement beneficial to all major MMA promotions, but specifically the UFC, which has heavily pushed for the passing of the bill since 2007.

UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta has already confirmed that the promotion is looking to bring an event to New York before the close of 2016.

While he couldn’t confirm that the first appearance would be at New York’s infamous Madison Square Garden, he did say that when the UFC does indeed come to MSG, it will be massive.

With that being said, let’s take a look at some possible headliners for the UFC’s MSG Debut:

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Georges St-Pierre Describes His Worst Moment In The UFC

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Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre is still considered among the greatest fighters of all time, and his influence on 170-pound history is simply undeniable. He was one of the most dominant fighters in a heavily talented welterweight division, rising to the top by beating fellow legend Matt Hughes in their second fight in 2006. It seems a lifetime ago that GSP won that belt at UFC 65: Bad Intentions, and it’s crazy how much things have changed in the ten years since. The sport has rolled on without the physical presence of ‘Rush’ for nearly three years now.

After defeating Johny Hendricks in a highly debated UFC 167 split decision, a clearly disheartened St-Pierre gave up the belt and walked out of the limelight. That moment created months of chaos, and ever since the fight game has collectively wondered if/when GSP will return. With the historic UFC 200 just around the corner, the rumours of a return for ‘Rush’ have been rampant.

It would seem fitting for GSP to comeback at the second milestone event for the promotion, as he fought Thiago Alves at the UFC 100 blockbuster card, which remains the biggest pay-per-view card for the promotion to date. One fight that is often referenced to when discussing St-Pierre is the first fight with Matt Serra, which was also the French Canadian’s first title defense. After decimating Hughes the fight before, many believed GSP would steam roll over Serra, who was coming off a victorious stint on the Ultimate Fighter 4 to get the title shot.

What happened is still widely considered as the biggest MMA upset ever, as Serra caught St-Pierre with some hard punches, flattening him to steal the belt in a wild frenzy.

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Johny Hendricks Advises GSP To Stay Retired: Next Time Will Be Worse

Former UFC welterweight champion Johny “Bigg Rigg” Hendricks may be squaring off with No. 8-ranked Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in the main event of tomorrow’s (February 6, 2016) UFC Fight Night 82, but that doesn’t mean he’s forgotten about his 2013 clash with Georges St-Pierre. Fighting for St-Pierre’s then long-held 170-pound title at UFC 167, the

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Fighting for St-Pierre’s then long-held 170-pound title at UFC 167, the two went back and forth for five hard rounds with Hendricks seemingly getting the better of the Canadian star. In fact, much of the MMA community felt as if “Bigg Rigg” had done enough to win which is why most were stunned when “Rush” was handed a split-decision victory.

St-Pierre would vacate his title soon after, going into a semi-retirement that has remained intact to this very day. The rumors and questions have run rampant ever since, however, and 2016 could be the year that GSP makes his return to action.

While I’m sure Hendricks wouldn’t turn down a rematch with his former foe, “Bigg Rigg” actually recently advised St-Pierre to stay away from fighting, claiming that his next fight would just be worse:

“Enjoy that you were the best fighter for what? 4-5 years? Enjoy that. Don’t come back just because you had a close decision that you thought you won, but it wasn’t close. The next is going to be worse and that’s the thing, I’d really like him … to move on. Whenever it’s my turn and I know it’s time for me to go, I’m not going to sit here and say, ‘I’m going to train to comeback.’ I know whenever I’m beaten and I’m no longer at the top, it’s time to hang them up.” Hendricks told MMAJunkie.

While some feel that “Rush” will make his much anticipated return to action at some point, it is also very possible that we’ve seen the end of one of the sport’s most iconic and prolific champions.

Do you agree with “Bigg Rigg”, or should the 34 year old St-Pierre see if he has one last run left in him?

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Georges St. Pierre Shuts Down Rumor He’s Returning Soon

The legions of mixed martial arts (MMA) fans anticipating the long-awaited return of all-time great welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre will have to wait a little longer, at least for now. A report surfaced earlier tonight from FM93 Quebec’s Dan Pou that St. Pierre would be revealing his plan to come back in the

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The legions of mixed martial arts (MMA) fans anticipating the long-awaited return of all-time great welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre will have to wait a little longer, at least for now.

A report surfaced earlier tonight from FM93 Quebec’s Dan Pou that St. Pierre would be revealing his plan to come back in the coming days:

EXCLUSIF – @DanPou93 a appris que @GeorgesStPierre annoncera dans les prochains jours un retour à la compétition active en UFC. #FM93

— FM93 Québec (@fm93quebec) January 28, 2016

However, St. Pierre was quick to refute that notion when contacted. Jump to the next page to find out what ‘GSP’ had to say….

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