“Athletes Are Not Better Today Than They Were Before”- Georges St-Pierre

Published 07/29/2020, 2:40 PM EDT

Georges St-Pierre is a name that is synonymous with greatness in MMA. Many experts and pundits in the world of MMA regard him as the GOAT.

Such is his legacy that Dana White himself says that it was GSP who forever changed the meaning of MMA. However, the fighter himself feels that there is a much larger aspect of human life that has brought about a change in MMA.

“Now with the internet, we have access to information that’s much easier than it was back in the day,” he said.

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Of course, aggressive advancement in technology has drastically transformed all spheres of life. GSP has drawn on his own experiences to present a comparison.

“Now I can learn an armbar with a guy in Australia. Teaching it on my cell phone. Before, it was not like that. I had to physically be there in a room. I drove to New York and learned jiu-jitsu at Renzo Gracie’s academy. It’s a totally different ball game,” he said.

He did clarify that even though the access to knowledge has improved, the quality of fighters remains as great as ever. There is no better or worse.

“I don’t believe fighters are better, I believe technology is better. I mean, athletes are not better today than they were before. The technology and the knowledge- access is better. That’s why the fighters are better. It’s not because they are a better person. They’re the same. They just have access easier, and more knowledge.”

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GSP invariably occupies the top spot on all GOAT lists, whether the list belongs to an expert or a fan. But who does GSP consider the GOAT?

“The GOAT for me, it has different signification. For me, it’s Royce Gracie because Royce Gracie is the one that really changed the sport. He changed the entire belief system of what a real fight is. So I think Royce Gracie is there,” GSP said.

Undoubtedly, Royce Gracie remains one of the most revolutionary fighters in MMA. A pioneer in the UFC, his consistent grappling and jiu-jitsu expanded the possibilities of a fighter can inside the Octagon.

Furthermore, GSP acknowledged the fighters from today that deserve the laurels they earn.

“Jon Jones is there. I believe that Jon Jones in the modern-day era is the best guy. There’s also Khabib that could be there.”

Finally, he ended his part by paying a tribute to legends like Royce Gracie.

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“We should never forget the guys who were there before us. We should never forget about these guys. It’s like Einstein says, ‘We stand on the shoulders of giants’. They paved the way for us.”

Do you agree with GSP’s thoughts on how technology has transformed MMA? What do you think about his GOAT status? Let us know in the comments section!

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