The Legacy of GSP

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Published on Saturday, 14 December 2013 03:57

Written by Darren Barcomb

Following weeks of speculation, UFC welterweight kingpin Georges St-Pierre has officially announced that he will be taking a break from competition and will vacate his title.

According to GSP, "15 of my fights were for a world title. It is a lot of pressure. I decided I need to take time off. I know the UFC is a business they can't wait for my little person. One day when I feel like it I might come back, but right now I need a break. So I vacate my belt."

Going out on top, he added, "I never felt better physically, It is emotionally I need this. I want to live a little bit of a normal life. I will keep training as I am a martial artists. I think one day I will be back. I can't give a time for a return as that would put pressure on me."

At 32 years old, the pride of Canada GSP has established himself as an all time great, racking up an incredible record of 25-2, and coming out victorious in his last 12 outings. Will he return to reclaim his title in the future or is this really the end of the road for GSP? Time will tell, but it is a certainty that the UFC Hall of Fame awaits and we are sure to see him stay involved in the sport in a training capacity.

With GSP out of the picture, it appears that Johny Hedricks will face Robbie Lawler in March in Dallas for the title.