Georges St-Pierre's honours list keeps growing long after his last fight. In 2025 Canada's greatest mixed martial artist was appointed to the Order of Canada, two years after becoming the first MMA athlete inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.
GSP finished with a 26-2 record, avenged both defeats, ruled the welterweight division for years and returned after four years away to win the middleweight title. Here is the story of one of the most complete fighters ever. Shop more cage legends in our UFC collection.
Georges St-Pierre Fact File
| Full name | Georges St-Pierre |
| Date of birth | 19 May 1981 (age 45) |
| Place of birth | Saint-Isidore, Quebec, Canada |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight classes | Welterweight; middleweight (2017) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Status | Retired (announced February 2019) |
| Nickname | Rush, GSP |
Career History
| Date | Opponent | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Matt Hughes | UFC 50 | Loss (armbar, R1) |
| Nov 2006 | Matt Hughes | UFC 65 | Win (TKO, R2): welterweight champion |
| Apr 2007 | Matt Serra | UFC 69 | Loss (TKO, R1) |
| Dec 2007 | Matt Hughes | UFC 79 | Win (armbar, R2): interim title |
| Apr 2008 | Matt Serra | UFC 83 | Win (TKO, R2): undisputed title |
| Jan 2009 | BJ Penn | UFC 94 | Win (corner stoppage, R4) |
| Mar 2013 | Nick Diaz | UFC 158 | Win (unanimous decision) |
| Nov 2013 | Johny Hendricks | UFC 167 | Win (split decision) |
| Nov 2017 | Michael Bisping | UFC 217 | Win (submission, R3): middleweight champion |
Selected fights. His professional MMA record is 26 wins and 2 losses (20-2 in the UFC): 8 wins by knockout, 6 by submission and 12 on points.
Early Years: Karate in Quebec
Bullied at school, St-Pierre started Kyokushin karate at the age of seven in rural Quebec. He later studied kinesiology, working as a nightclub bouncer and a refuse collector to pay his way.
He made his UFC debut at UFC 46 in January 2004, beating Karo Parisyan, and was given a title shot against Matt Hughes later that year, losing by armbar in the first round.
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Breakthrough: Champion, Upset and Redemption
After beating BJ Penn in 2006, GSP got his rematch with Hughes at UFC 65 and stopped him with a head kick and punches to become welterweight champion. Five months later came the biggest upset of his career, a first-round TKO loss to Matt Serra.
He responded brilliantly, submitting Hughes for the interim belt and then stopping Serra in Montreal at UFC 83 to reclaim the undisputed title.
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Peak: The Welterweight King
From 2008 to 2013 St-Pierre was dominant, making nine successful title defences with a blend of striking, wrestling and preparation that few could match. He stopped Penn in their 2009 rematch, outpointed Nick Diaz and edged Johny Hendricks before vacating the title in December 2013.
The UFC credits him with the most total strikes landed (2,591) and the most takedowns (90) in its history.
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Later Career: The Middleweight Comeback
After four years away, GSP moved up to middleweight and choked out Michael Bisping at UFC 217 in November 2017 to become one of only a handful of fighters to win UFC titles in two weight classes. He vacated the belt a month later and announced his retirement in 2019, undefeated in his final 13 fights.
Honours
UFC Titles
- UFC Welterweight Champion (three reigns, including interim)
- UFC Middleweight Champion: 2017
Halls of Fame
- UFC Hall of Fame (Modern Wing): Class of 2020
- Canada's Sports Hall of Fame: 2023
National & Individual
- Member of the Order of Canada: 2025
- Rogers Sportsnet Canadian Athlete of the Year: 2008, 2009, 2010
- Sports Illustrated Fighter of the Year: 2009
Away From the Octagon
St-Pierre has acted too, playing the villain Batroc in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021), and appearing in Kickboxer: Vengeance (2016). He trained for much of his career at Tristar Gym in Montreal.
FAQs
How old is Georges St-Pierre?
Georges St-Pierre was born on 19 May 1981, so he is 45 years old.
Where was Georges St-Pierre born?
He was born in Saint-Isidore, Quebec, Canada.
How tall is Georges St-Pierre?
GSP is 1.78 m, or 5 ft 10 in.
What is Georges St-Pierre's MMA record?
He retired with a professional record of 26 wins and 2 losses, and he avenged both defeats, against Matt Hughes and Matt Serra.
How many UFC titles did GSP win?
He won the UFC welterweight title three times (counting the interim belt) and the UFC middleweight title once, beating Michael Bisping in 2017.
Is Georges St-Pierre in the UFC Hall of Fame?
Yes. He was inducted into the Modern Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2020.
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