Georges St-Pierre reflects on his legendary career and credits Royce Gracie as his inspiration. Find out more about his journey and the impact of the first UFC event on MMA. Get updates on his postponed grappling match.
| Key Points |
|---|
| Georges St-Pierre reflects on his legendary career and credits Royce Gracie as his inspiration. |
| He recalls watching the first UFC event and being inspired by Gracie’s victory. |
| Despite doubts from friends, GSP pursued an MMA career and became a UFC champion. |
| GSP’s grappling match scheduled for December has been postponed due to a shoulder injury. |
Georges St-Pierre, also known as ‘GSP’, recently shared his reflections on his legendary career in mixed martial arts (MMA). In an interview with CBC Sports, following his induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, GSP discussed the evolution of MMA and his journey to becoming the longest reigning welterweight champion in UFC history. Throughout the interview, he credited fellow UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie as his inspiration for pursuing an MMA career.
GSP recalled watching the first UFC event and being inspired by Gracie’s victory in the inaugural tournament. Despite the controversy and lack of popularity surrounding the sport at the time, GSP knew that MMA would eventually become a global phenomenon. This motivated him to become a fighter in mixed martial arts.
Despite facing doubts from friends, GSP persevered and proved them wrong. He dedicated himself to the sport, made sacrifices, built a strong team around him, and eventually became a UFC champion. His journey serves as a testament to the impact of the first UFC event on the growth of MMA, particularly in North America.
In another development, GSP’s highly anticipated grappling match, scheduled for December, has been postponed. The former two-division UFC champion revealed in an interview with Sportskeeda MMA that he suffered a shoulder injury, which may require surgery. As a result, fans will have to wait a little longer to see GSP back in action.
For the full video of Georges St-Pierre’s interview and updates on his grappling match, please click here.
