Tag: Georges

Georges St. Pierre and Anderson Silva Should be in the UFC Hall of Fame Now

Georges St. Pierre and Anderson Silva should be more than just locks for induction into the UFC Hall of Fame—they should’ve acquired that prestigious status of resident Hall of Famers sometime ago—like now! At present, there are six e…

Georges St. Pierre and Anderson Silva should be more than just locks for induction into the UFC Hall of Fame—they should’ve acquired that prestigious status of resident Hall of Famers sometime ago—like now! At present, there are six ex and/or retired fighters as well as one currently active fighter (Matt Hughes) that have been inducted […]

Careers Ruined by ‘The Curse of Georges St-Pierre’

A loss to Georges St-Pierre is just a missed opportunity to capture a world title for some, but for others, a loss to the UFC champ forebodes an uncertain MMA future full of letdown and disappointment. In sports, this phenomenon is generally referred t…

A loss to Georges St-Pierre is just a missed opportunity to capture a world title for some, but for others, a loss to the UFC champ forebodes an uncertain MMA future full of letdown and disappointment. In sports, this phenomenon is generally referred to as a “curse”. Professional football has the “Madden Curse,” which was […]

Carlos Condit Willing To Wait for Georges St-Pierre

Newly-crowned UFC Interim Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit isn’t willing to give up his chance to face Georges St-Pierre. Condit, who beat Nick Diaz at UFC 143, said he is aware of the other potential challengers that await him, but he is cont…

Newly-crowned UFC Interim Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit isn’t willing to give up his chance to face Georges St-Pierre. Condit, who beat Nick Diaz at UFC 143, said he is aware of the other potential challengers that await him, but he is content on meeting St-Pierre, who is expected to return from a knee injury later […]

Georges St-Pierre Is the Only One Who Can Beat Himself in Welterweight Division

Carlos Condit recently captured the always-maligned “interim” belt by edging out Nick Diaz at UFC 143 while Jake Ellenberger survived the third round of his fight with Diego Sanchez to remain a contender. Those two fought a little over a ye…

Carlos Condit recently captured the always-maligned “interim” belt by edging out Nick Diaz at UFC 143 while Jake Ellenberger survived the third round of his fight with Diego Sanchez to remain a contender. Those two fought a little over a year and a half ago in a closely contested three round war of attrition with […]

Georges St-Pierre Is the Only One Who Can Beat Himself in Welerweight

Carlos Condit recently captured the always-maligned “interim” belt by edging out Nick Diaz at UFC 143 while Jake Ellenberger survived the third round of his fight with Diego Sanchez to remain a contender. Those two fought a little over a ye…

Carlos Condit recently captured the always-maligned “interim” belt by edging out Nick Diaz at UFC 143 while Jake Ellenberger survived the third round of his fight with Diego Sanchez to remain a contender. Those two fought a little over a year and a half ago in a closely contested three round war of attrition with […]

Georges St-Pierre on Course for Return to Octagon Sooner Than Expected

According to ESPN, UFC welterweight linchpin Georges St-Pierre’s return to the Octagon could happen sooner than the envisaged date of November. “I feel very good. I’m ahead of schedule,” St-Pierre said. “I feel sometimes I…

According to ESPN, UFC welterweight linchpin Georges St-Pierre’s return to the Octagon could happen sooner than the envisaged date of November. “I feel very good. I’m ahead of schedule,” St-Pierre said. “I feel sometimes I want to do a little bit more but even though I feel good my graft is not fused properly, 100 […]