Georges St.
Pierre fans will have to wait to witness the former
Ultimate Fighting Championship two-division king in action on
submission grappling mats.
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Known for leading a martial arts lifestyle despite his retirement
from combat sports, GSP (26-2) was set to return to competition
against an unnamed opponent in December, as was confirmed during an
announcement by the Canadian at UFC International Fight Week back
in July.
However, in an interview with TSN reporter Aaron Bronsteter
following his induction into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, St.
Pierre revealed he won’t be able to compete in December due to a
shoulder injury. As per the former champion, the event has been
canceled, with the chance of it being postponed to a later
date.
Interestingly, GSP also revealed that he was gearing up to take on
another MMA legend and former rival Nick Diaz
(26-10) at the event.
“They had an opponent, his name was Nick Diaz. People who are
familiar with the sport know we compete against each other in mixed
martial arts. Unfortunately, he’s hurt, I think He has a neck
injury and I just got hurt myself as well; I have a shoulder
injury. So, I have to wait a few weeks to see if I require
surgery.”
According to the 42-year-old, he should be back in shape and ready
to compete a few months into the new year even if surgery is deemed
necessary.