After a remarkable six-year hiatus, the iconic Canadian MMA fighter, Georges St-Pierre, is making a highly anticipated comeback to the Octagon.
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After a remarkable six-year hiatus, the iconic Canadian MMA fighter, Georges St-Pierre, is making a highly anticipated comeback to the Octagon. With excitement building among fans, speculation arises about potential opponents, and one name on his list is none other than Nick Diaz.
In an engaging conversation on JD Bunkis’ podcast, the 42-year-old fighter hailing from Saint-Isidore, Quebec, delved into his plans for an upcoming grappling tournament and eagerly revealed his aspirations for his long-awaited return to the ring, discussing the potential opponents he seeks to take on.
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He firmly denied the rumors about facing Damien Maya, clarifying that Nick Diaz was the UFC’s top preference. Although nothing is finalized or officially signed yet, he expressed his willingness to participate and promote the event if it aligns with fans’ desires and the UFC’s vision, bringing joy to everyone involved.
“No, it’s not Damien Maya,” he said. “That was a rumour. They used to really like Diaz. They say Nick Diaz was their No. 1 choice.
“It’s not official yet. It’s not signed. I’m there, you know, to promote the event. If it’s what the fan wants, the UFC wants, makes everybody happy, let’s do it.”
Having announced his retirement back in 2019, St-Pierre is now poised to make a comeback by participating in the highly anticipated UFC Fight Pass Invitational scheduled for December 14th.
With an illustrious reign as the longest-reigning UFC champion, he aims to utilize his appearance to generate increased recognition for the organization and create greater awareness of the sport.
“So, I’m in great shape. I love to compete, you know, especially when the risks are to a minimum. And I’m happy to also help promote the sport,” he told Bunkis. “I’m not coming back to be world champion in grappling. That’s not my goal here. The goal is to make a sport where we can add attendance, maybe fill out a big arena, maybe a stadium at one point. But we need to start, you know, smaller.”
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