Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre, often referred to as GSP, is a Canadian mixed martial artistand a three-time former Welterweight Champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, having won the title twice in 2006 and 2008, as well as an Interim title in 2007. Frequently cited as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, St-Pierre was ranked as the #1 welterweight in the world for several years by Sherdog and numerous other publications. In 2008, 2009, and 2010 he was named the...
NationalityCanadian
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth19 May 1981
CountryCanada
Before each one of my fights, I make a point of saluting my opponent. I salute the other fighter out of respect, even though he is trying to take something from me.
I bow to my opponent in praise and thanks. After the fight is a time for humility, acceptance and analysis, no matter the result.
Once fear enters your life - it will take you in one of two directions: empowerment or panic.
The only way forward in life is innovation.
I'm always scared when I fight. But that fear is what keeps me more alert and more focused. It's good to have fear.
There's no honour fighting in the street, there is nothing to gain.
No two journeys are alike. Nobody can pretend to know the journey another person takes to achieve his dreams.
You can spend your life watching other people win or beat your name into history.
In fighting, in evolution, in life, efficiency is the key,
Your body can dictate your mind... As I'm walking to the Octagon and I act with confidence, my body take over my mind, and I become confident for real.
I will never take the fact that I am Welterweight Champion for granted. I learnt my mistake in the past. No matter how great, no matter how people tell me how great I am, I'm always one mistake away from losing everything.
My mentality is that when I go to sleep at night, I'm a better martial artist than when I woke up in the morning.
It's not always the best team that wins the game it's the team that plays better.
The more knowledge you get, the more questions you ask. The smarter you get, the more you realize that everything can be possible.