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“Come Back and Beat Leon”: Fans Heap Praise on Georges St-Pierre After Footage Shows His “Good Habits”

Published 04/27/2023, 9:57 AM EDT

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It is very difficult for an MMA fighter to not receive some kind of heat from fans and analysts. Followers of the sport always choose their favorite fighters and tend to dislike their rivals. However, there are some MMA fighters that have close to zero haters in the realm of MMA. One of those fighters is Georges St-Pierre.

Georges St-Pierre, or GSP as he is commonly known, is undoubtedly one of the most beloved personalities in the world of UFC. His charming persona, incredible work ethic, and remarkable accomplishments have made him a fan favorite even years after his retirement.

Despite hanging up his gloves in 2019, GSP still maintains a level of fitness that many active fighters would envy. Showcasing this, he recently posted a video on Instagram that left the fans in awe.

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Georges St-Pierre posts sparring footage on Instagram

He recently shared sparring footage on his social media account where he is training for jab counters, proving that his dedication to the sport is still intact. In his caption, GSP emphasizes the importance of repetition and good habits in training. “Always repeat good habits until it becomes automatic. Maybe one day it will save you”, GSP wrote.

The former UFC champion received extremely positive feedback from the fans on this social media post. Many appreciated him for still keeping his body in the best shape possible, while others expressed their desire to see him back in the octagon.

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Here are some of the fan reactions –

One said – “I feel you train harder than most active fighters in your retirement.”

One commented – “Gsp got that ready to fight look”

Another said – “Come back and win the welterwight title sell out Rogers Centre again”

Another commented – “Come back and beat Leon”

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One said – “Bro you gotta way 170. Come back and take Leon’s belt”

One commented – “bro I thought you didn’t like fighting”

Another said – “Georges why don’t you open a gym by now? Think a lot of people would want to learn from you”

Another commented – “You got one more in you”

GSP’s dominance in the UFC

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Georges St-Pierre made his UFC debut in 2004 and quickly established himself as one of the top fighters in the welterweight division. Over the course of his career, GSP became known for his exceptional wrestling, striking, and overall athleticism, winning multiple titles and earning a reputation as one of the greatest fighters of all time. ‘Rush’ won the UFC welterweight title in 2006, but lost it in the very next fight. However, he reclaimed the title in 2008 and went on the defend it 9 times before vacating the title due to an injury.

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St-Pierre returned to fighting in 2017 and fought the middleweight champion Michael Bisping with the title on the line. St-Pierre managed to defeat Bisping and became the middleweight champion. He later vacated the title and eventually announced his retirement. Throughout his career. GSP had a record of 26 wins and 2 losses.

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However, fans have still not closed the door on the possibility of Georges St-Pierre returning. Do you think the UFC GOAT will step back into the octagon once again? Let us know in the comments below.

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Sushant Sharma

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports who has a keen understanding of the complex commercial nature of the sport. With a degree in Commerce from a prestigious institute, Sushant has a unique perspective on the multi-million-dollar industry that surrounds the UFC. He is an avid fan of the sport and has been following it closely since 2016.
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Anuj Jacob