Fighters » Georges St-Pierre
Georges “Rush” St-Pierre (GSP) is a Canadian former professional mixed martial artist widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in the history of the sport. He was a dominant UFC Welterweight Champion and also captured the Middleweight title, making him one of only a few fighters to win championships in two different weight classes.
GSP’s career is a story of continuous improvement and dominance. After avenging his two career losses in decisive fashion, he held the UFC Welterweight Championship from 2008 to 2013, making 9 consecutive successful title defenses—a record for the division at the time. He was known for his incredible athleticism, intelligent fight strategies, and ability to dominate elite opponents in all aspects of MMA.
He officially retired from MMA in 2019 and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.
Here is a summary of his most notable fights:
| Opponent | Event | Result | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Hughes 1 | UFC 50 (Oct. 2004) | Loss (Submission) | First career loss; fought for vacant Welterweight title. |
| Matt Hughes 2 | UFC 65 (Nov. 2006) | Win (TKO) | Won UFC Welterweight Championship for the first time. |
| Matt Serra 1 | UFC 69 (Apr. 2007) | Loss (TKO) | Lost title in major upset as significant favorite. |
| Matt Hughes 3 | UFC 79 (Dec. 2007) | Win (Submission) | Won Interim Welterweight Championship. |
| Matt Serra 2 | UFC 83 (Apr. 2008) | Win (TKO) | Unified titles, became undisputed champion; dominant win in hometown of Montreal. |
| Jon Fitch | UFC 87 (Aug. 2008) | Win (Unanimous Decision) | Dominant title defense; cited as textbook “GSP performance”. |
| B.J. Penn 2 | UFC 94 (Jan. 2009) | Win (TKO) | Highly anticipated rematch; Penn’s corner stopped fight before final round. |
| Carlos Condit | UFC 154 (Nov. 2012) | Win (Unanimous Decision) | Return after 19-month layoff; successful title defense in exciting fight. |
| Michael Bisping | UFC 217 (Nov. 2017) | Win (Submission) | Comeback after 4-year retirement; won Middleweight title to become two-division champion. |
