How many times did GSP defend his title?
Title Defenses
| Fighter | Streak | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| Georges St. Pierre | 9 | 2008-2013 (relinquished title) |
| Jon Jones | 8, 3 | 2011-2015 (relinquished), 2019-2020 (relinquished) |
| Jose Aldo * | 7 | 2011-2014 |
| Ronda Rousey + | 6 | 2013-2015 |
Who beat up George St-Pierre?
Matt Hughes
Georges St-Pierre asked and he finally received his title shot against Matt Hughes. Hughes had beaten St-Pierre once before at UFC 50.
Is GSP still champion?
He retired as the reigning Welterweight Champion in December 2013, having held the record for most wins in title bouts and the second longest combined title streak in UFC history (2,204 days) while defending his title nine consecutive times….
| Georges St-Pierre | |
|---|---|
| Total | 28 |
| Wins | 26 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 6 |
How is GSP so rich?
His current annual income outside the octagon from endorsements, memorabilia and licensing adds another $3 million. St-Pierre’s total income of $12 million over the last 12 months makes him the top earner in MMA. “Georges St-Pierre is our biggest pay-per-view star,” White said recently. The numbers back it up.
How did Serra beat GSP?
In a tidy three minutes and 25 seconds, Serra clobbered the bigger, stronger, better fighter. Thirteen years later, I’m still not even sure it actually happened. And it wasn’t just that he beat GSP, it was the way he did it. Serra cold-cocked him so bad, St-Pierre just rolled over and (arguably) tapped to strikes.
When did GSP last fight in the UFC?
The pairing with Bisping took place in the main event of UFC 217 on November 4, 2017, nearly four years since UFC 167, when GSP last fought. St-Pierre defeated Bisping via technical submission in the third round to become the Middleweight Champion and the fourth person in UFC history to become a champion in multiple divisions.
Will there be a GSP vs Diaz fight at UFC 158?
“Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz OFFICIALLY Announced for UFC 158”. 5thround.com. Archived from the original on 2012-12-17. Retrieved 2012-12-15. ^ “Bute, un partenaire de choix pour GSP” (in French). TVA Sports. Retrieved 29 January 2013. ^ Staff (2013-06-19). “Georges St-Pierre vs. Johny Hendricks slotted for Nov. 16, likely as UFC 167”.
When did Georges St-Pierre become the UFC Welterweight Champion?
Widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre first became the UFC welterweight champion on November 11, 2006 after defeating Matt Hughes by second-round knockout at UFC 65.
Does GSP return at UFC 231 make sense?
^ “Dana White says GSP returning at UFC 231 ‘makes sense,’shuts down fight vs. Khabib-McGregor winner”. Bloody Elbow. 2018-08-09.