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Is George Saint Pierre the best fighter?
With his win over one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world in Jake Shields at UFC 129, Georges St-Pierre showed why he is considered one of the two best fighters in the sport today. Some would argue that St-Pierre has already surpassed Anderson Silva as the best fighter in the world at this time.
How did GSP lose to Matt Hughes?
In a career spanning 15 years, GSP only suffered two losses. One against Matt Hughes and the other, against Matt Serra. St-Pierre lost the fight via first-round TKO. He termed the loss to Serra as the “most humiliating experience” of his career.
What happened to Matt Hughes the UFC fighter?
The former two-time welterweight king suffered life-threatening injuries after his pick-up truck collided with a moving train in Raymond, Illinois. The train crashed into Hughes’ pick-up truck on the passenger side, resulting in fatal injuries.
What happened in the fight between Georges St-Pierre and Matt Hughes?
St-Pierre challenged Matt Hughes again at UFC 65 for the UFC Welterweight Championship. The fight was almost stopped near the end of the first round when St-Pierre sent Hughes to the mat with a superman punch and left hook, but Hughes managed to survive the first round.
What happened to Georges St-Pierre on The Ultimate Fighter?
Early fights and The Ultimate Fighter. St-Pierre was forced to withdraw from the match, however, due to a groin injury and was replaced by the man he defeated in March, B.J. Penn. The UFC announced afterward that St-Pierre would have the opportunity to fight for the title when his condition was fully healed.
How many times has Georges St-Pierre won the UFC Welterweight title?
St-Pierre is a three-time former UFC Welterweight Champion, having won the title twice and the interim title once between November 2006 and April 2008.
Was Hughes the best welterweight fighter ever?
During his reign, Hughes was considered the #1 pound-for-pound mixed martial artist in the world. He was also regarded by many analysts and several media outlets as one of the greatest welterweight fighters of all time, as well as one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in the sport’s history.