Georges St-Pierre, a former UFC veteran, is set to receive Canada’s Order of Sport award, becoming the first mixed martial artist to be honored. This prestigious award recognizes his significant contributions to Canada through sports. Read more about St-Pierre’s remarkable career and achievements.
| Georges St-Pierre, a former UFC veteran, is set to make history by becoming the first mixed martial artist to be honored with Canada’s Order of Sport.
| St-Pierre had an illustrious 17-year career in the UFC, achieving an impressive record of 26-2.
| He holds the distinction of being a three-time former welterweight champion and is one of only seven fighters in the promotion’s history to secure titles in two different weight classes.
| St-Pierre also holds the record for the second-most consecutive wins (13) and title fight wins (13) in the organization’s history.
| He expressed his gratitude upon receiving the prestigious Canada’s Order of Sport award, stating that it’s truly humbling to be recognized among such amazing athletes who have made significant contributions to Canadian sports.
Georges St-Pierre, a former UFC veteran, is set to make history by becoming the first mixed martial artist to be honored with Canada’s Order of Sport. The Order of Sport Awards is an annual event that celebrates exceptional athletes and sportbuilders as they are inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. This prestigious award recognizes their significant contributions to Canada through sports. Past honorees include NHL legend Wayne Gretzky and NBA star Steve Nash, and the ceremony serves as a national celebration of their achievements.
Georges St-Pierre, known as ‘Rush,’ had an illustrious 17-year career in the UFC. With 28 MMA fights under his belt, he achieved an impressive record of 26-2. Throughout his career, he secured notable victories against MMA legends such as BJ Penn, Matt Hughes, Matt Serra, and Michael Bisping.
St-Pierre holds the distinction of being a three-time former welterweight champion and is one of only seven fighters in the promotion’s history to secure titles in two different weight classes. This feat was achieved through his win over Bisping at UFC 217 in 2017.
The 42-year-old Canadian also holds the record for the second-most consecutive wins (13) and title fight wins (13) in the organization’s history, spanning from 2007 to 2017. St-Pierre’s remarkable career led to his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2021.
Georges St-Pierre expressed his gratitude upon receiving the prestigious Canada’s Order of Sport award. He took to Instagram to convey his appreciation to his supporters and fellow athletes. St-Pierre stated, ‘I’m honoured to be part of the Class of 2023 for the Order of Sport Award and inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame! It’s truly humbling to be recognized among such amazing athletes who have made significant contributions to Canadian sports. Congratulations to all the other nominees who were part of this exceptional class. Let’s continue inspiring and uplifting future generations of Canadian athletes.’
