The highly anticipated grappling match between Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz has been cancelled due to injuries. St-Pierre, the former UFC welterweight champion, revealed that he has a shoulder injury while Diaz has a neck injury. Despite the cancellation, there is still excitement for a potential future showdown between the two fighters.
| Georges St-Pierre vs Nick Diaz Grappling Match Cancelled |
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| The highly anticipated grappling match between Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz has been cancelled due to injuries. St-Pierre revealed that he has a shoulder injury while Diaz has a neck injury. Both fighters will focus on their recoveries and evaluate their options for future fights. Despite the cancellation, there is still excitement for a potential future showdown between the two fighters. |
Georges St-Pierre, the former UFC welterweight champion, recently announced that his highly anticipated grappling match against Nick Diaz has been cancelled. The match was scheduled to take place in December at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational event in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, both fighters have suffered injuries that prevent them from competing. St-Pierre revealed that he has a shoulder injury and is awaiting further evaluation to determine if surgery is necessary. Diaz, on the other hand, has a neck injury. While St-Pierre expressed hope that the match could be postponed for the future, no new date has been set.
Georges St-Pierre is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in the history of mixed martial arts. With an impressive record of 26-2, including multiple UFC welterweight title wins and a middleweight championship victory, St-Pierre has solidified his legacy in the sport. His last fight was in November 2017 when he defeated Michael Bisping to capture the middleweight title.
Despite the cancellation of the grappling match, there was much excitement surrounding St-Pierre’s potential comeback. Several big names, such as Kamaru Usman, Demian Maia, and Gilbert Burns, were discussed as potential opponents. However, Nick Diaz, St-Pierre’s longtime rival whom he defeated at UFC 158, was the frontrunner for the match. St-Pierre emphasized that negotiations were handled by his agent and that Diaz was the main focus.
While fans will have to wait for the St-Pierre vs Diaz grappling match, the anticipation for a potential future showdown remains high. Both fighters will now focus on their respective recoveries and evaluate their options for future fights.
