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Healthy, but may never fight again
St-Pierre has fully recovered from his ulcerative colitis but is uncertain if he'll ever fight again, Jed Meshew of MMA Fighting reports. "I could [come back] but to tell the truth, it's less and less tempting for me. I did not think I would say that one day: I'm getting older. I don't want to fight a young guy that hasn't made it on the legacy side, that isn't a name. I would have nothing to win."
ANALYSIS
While St-Pierre's sentiment is discouraging for UFC fans, a return to the Octagon hasn't been fully put to rest, but it apparently will need to be an enticing arrangement for St-Pierre to even entertain the idea. For now, the 37-year-old has won his last 13 fights, most recently winning the middleweight title after defeating Michael Bisping at UFC 217. He's since been stripped of that title while battling ulcerative colitis.
While St-Pierre's sentiment is discouraging for UFC fans, a return to the Octagon hasn't been fully put to rest, but it apparently will need to be an enticing arrangement for St-Pierre to even entertain the idea. For now, the 37-year-old has won his last 13 fights, most recently winning the middleweight title after defeating Michael Bisping at UFC 217. He's since been stripped of that title while battling ulcerative colitis.
Progressing from ulcerative colitis
St-Pierre said Tuesday that he's nearing toward a return to full health while he continues to recover from ulcerative colitis, Shaun Al-Shatti of MMAFighting.com reports. "Definitely the worst has passed," St-Pierre said of his condition. "I'm dosing down the medication that I have. The medication is anti-inflammatory, so you have to dose it down. Not in one shot, you can't stop in one shot, but I'm dosing it down every month and soon it will be past, a story of the past. As it goes right now, pretty much all of the symptoms are almost gone."
ANALYSIS
After putting his legendary MMA career on hold for four years, St-Pierre resumed fighting in November, claiming the middleweight title after notching a victory over Michael Bisping via submission at UFC 217. The 37-year-old's medical concerns resulted in him vacating that title, but it doesn't appear St-Pierre intends to call an end to his fighting career once more. For now, St-Pierre said his main priority will be continuing to take the necessary precaution to address the illness, but he noted that he's "keeping the door open" for a return to the Octagon.
After putting his legendary MMA career on hold for four years, St-Pierre resumed fighting in November, claiming the middleweight title after notching a victory over Michael Bisping via submission at UFC 217. The 37-year-old's medical concerns resulted in him vacating that title, but it doesn't appear St-Pierre intends to call an end to his fighting career once more. For now, St-Pierre said his main priority will be continuing to take the necessary precaution to address the illness, but he noted that he's "keeping the door open" for a return to the Octagon.
Vacates middleweight title
St-Pierre vacated UFC's middleweight championship Thursday, Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
St-Pierre was crowned the middleweight champion last month after defeating Michael Bisping at UFC 217 in New York City. According to Helwani, the 36-year-old is currently suffering from ulcerative colitis and will take some time off to focus on his health. Subsequently, Robert Whittaker and Luke Rockhold will battle for the vacated belt at UFC 221 on Feb. 10 in Perth, Australia.
St-Pierre was crowned the middleweight champion last month after defeating Michael Bisping at UFC 217 in New York City. According to Helwani, the 36-year-old is currently suffering from ulcerative colitis and will take some time off to focus on his health. Subsequently, Robert Whittaker and Luke Rockhold will battle for the vacated belt at UFC 221 on Feb. 10 in Perth, Australia.
Return to middleweight division in question
Updating a previous report, St-Pierre told TSN on Wednesday that he may not return to the middleweight division for his next fight, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
This is not what UFC President Dana White wants to hear, as he had been hopeful St-Pierre would defend his newly-earned middleweight strap against Robert Whittaker in 2018. GSP even stated in a post-UFC 217 interview that his contract specified that Whittaker would be next up. It's ultimately up to St-Pierre, however, as he could just as easily choose to walk away into the sunset once again, leaving the promotion void of any true superstars. If or when St-Pierre is back in the Octagon, look for it to be at 170 pounds, a division he dominated for years in the prime of his athletic career.
This is not what UFC President Dana White wants to hear, as he had been hopeful St-Pierre would defend his newly-earned middleweight strap against Robert Whittaker in 2018. GSP even stated in a post-UFC 217 interview that his contract specified that Whittaker would be next up. It's ultimately up to St-Pierre, however, as he could just as easily choose to walk away into the sunset once again, leaving the promotion void of any true superstars. If or when St-Pierre is back in the Octagon, look for it to be at 170 pounds, a division he dominated for years in the prime of his athletic career.
Discloses future plans
St-Pierre said Thursday on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani that his contract with the UFC states he will fight Robert Whittaker next.
ANALYSIS
St-Pierre went into detail about the challenges of moving up to middleweight in the interview, but it seems like he's at least open to doing it again. The new middleweight champion would not say definitively that he will fight Robert Whittaker in 2018, and noted it's possible that UFC President Dana White could change his mind. In St-Pierre's post-fight comments following Saturday's win over Michael Bisping, he seemed to indicate he was most interested in returning to the welterweight division, where he spent the majority of his career prior to a four-year hiatus. It's also worth noting that GSP mentioned a neck injury that sent him to the hospital, which also resulted in a 45-day medical suspension from the state of New York (per MMAFighting.com). There are many moving parts to this situation, but St-Pierre currently intends to take a vacation before returning to finalize his next move.
St-Pierre went into detail about the challenges of moving up to middleweight in the interview, but it seems like he's at least open to doing it again. The new middleweight champion would not say definitively that he will fight Robert Whittaker in 2018, and noted it's possible that UFC President Dana White could change his mind. In St-Pierre's post-fight comments following Saturday's win over Michael Bisping, he seemed to indicate he was most interested in returning to the welterweight division, where he spent the majority of his career prior to a four-year hiatus. It's also worth noting that GSP mentioned a neck injury that sent him to the hospital, which also resulted in a 45-day medical suspension from the state of New York (per MMAFighting.com). There are many moving parts to this situation, but St-Pierre currently intends to take a vacation before returning to finalize his next move.