A highly anticipated return in martial arts is on the horizon for UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre. The former two-division champion will make his return at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 in December for a grappling match. The fans have shared their reactions to this news on social media.

The Quebec native hasn’t competed in martial arts competitions in many years, having spent his post-retirement acting in Marvel films as Batroc the Leaper. Furthermore, St-Pierre is also currently involved in training Elon Musk for his super fight against Mark Zuckerberg. Thus, he still keeps himself busy even after retirement. However, at the age of 42, the Hall of Famer has decided to make his promotional return, but not in an MMA fight. He will compete in a grappling match at the end of 2023. Fans had a lot to say about this unexpected return.

Georges St-Pierre: Fans elated at the news of his return

Fans weren’t expecting ‘GSP’s return at this age. However, when fans heard about his return, they thought it was for the middleweight title. They speculated about his opponent at UFC FPI 6. Additionally, the fans opined that he might just leave again after his December fight. Here are some reactions from fans on Instagram.

• man i thought he was coming back for the 85 belt, was finna say
• Unreal! Wonder against who.
• He just gonna win and leave again tho
• It’s a grappling match. So many people thinking he’s fighting LMAO.

• GSP X Charles do Bronx’s in a grappling match would be sick
• Homie needs money, first fight gonna get wrecked and re-retire. Happens all the time.
• He’s getting broke?
• If it’s against Khabib then take my money
• KHABIB PLZ

Many brought Khabib Nurmagomedov into the conversation. After all, once there were many rumors about the two wanting to fight each other. But as per reports, the Dagestani was done with fighting and refused to face GSP.

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Georges St-Pierre’s return is always exciting news for the fans. He is one of the most accomplished fighters in the sport and has garnered a lot of respect from fighters and fans alike due to his calm and respectful demeanor.

His last fight took place at UFC 217, where he challenged fellow Hall of Famer Michael Bisping for the middleweight championship. He won the fight with a third-round submission finish. However, he won the fight but had to relinquish the title months later after getting diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. St-Pierre’s accolades include winning the UFC welterweight title twice and the middleweight title once. Furthermore, he had nine welterweight title defenses under his belt and has the most welterweight title fight wins in the history of the UFC.

What is your take on ‘GSP’s return? Drop your comments below.

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