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UFC 171: Georges St-Pierre Picks Johny Hendricks, Still Talking Comeback

• Frank Doyle
• October 5, 2017

You won’t get Georges St-Pierre to say he’s planning a comeback (at least not yet), but he’s happy to share his pick for the UFC 171 welterweight main event between Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler. GSP says that both Hendricks and Lawler have knockout power, but it’s Hendricks that has the edge with his wrestling....

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UFC on Fox 10 Picks: Bet Underdog Punk vs. Benson Henderson?

• Frank Doyle
• January 24, 2014

You have to hand it to the UFC. Over the last year or so, this organization has put together some excellent cards, giving fight fans a good show at least a couple times a month. That’s not easy to do. How many meaningful boxing matches have you watched in the past two years? This UFC...

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Georges St-Pierre Still Won’t Rule Out UFC Return

• Frank Doyle
• October 5, 2017

Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre is happy to finally have some time to himself and doesn’t regret his decision to vacate the welterweight title last month, but he isn’t ruling out a return to the octagon either. “I’m 32 years old and this is the first time I have my Christmas with my family,” St-Pierre...

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Update: Georges St-Pierre Takes Leave of Absence, Gives up Welterweight Belt

• Frank Doyle
• December 13, 2013

After weeks of speculation, UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre announced his indefinite leave of absence and will give up his belt to an interim champion. St-Pierre and UFC president are scheduled to have a conference call with the media around 2 p.m. today, but RDS.ca says the welterweight champ has decided to step away from...

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Georges-St. Pierre to Retire Friday or Plug Documentary?

• Frank Doyle
• October 5, 2017

It’s been almost a month since UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre earned a controversial split decision over Johny Henricks at UFC 167. Now, the champ is ready to talk about what his future holds in the UFC after alluding to an extended hiatus, or even retirement, following his latest title fight. Reportedly, St-Pierre will announce...

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George St-Pierre Report: Ill Father, Unplanned Pregnancy

• Frank Doyle
• November 18, 2013

After Georges St-Pierre successfully defended his welterweight championship Saturday night at UFC 167 in a controversial decision over Johny Hendricks, things got weird. For one thing, many thought Hendricks won the fight going away. His heavy hands left GSP’s face swollen and scarred, while Hendricks looked like he had just come from a day at...

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UFC 167 odds: Don’t count Georges St-Pierre out vs. Johny Hendricks

• Frank Doyle
• November 15, 2013

While the odds may have Georges St-Pierre as a -312 favorite in UFC 167 in his welterweight title defence against Johny Hendricks,  you wouldn’t know it without heading to the Sports Interaction odds board. Right now all everyone wants to talk about is Hendricks’ knockout power, his wrestling skills, how he is the biggest test...

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UFC Fight Night 31: Canadian Alexis Davis ready to shine

• Frank Doyle
• November 6, 2013

When it comes to Canadian UFC icons, there’s George St-Pierre and then everybody else. But Alexis Davis may be ready to show the MMA world what she’s all about in Wednesday night’s UFC Fight Night battle with Liz Carmouche. It’s the third time the Ultimate Fighting Championship has put on a Fight for the Troops...

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UFC 166 odds & picks: Underdogs have a puncher’s chance

• Frank Doyle
• October 18, 2013

Let’s just get one thing straight: If Cain Velasquez hits like a girl, that is one very nasty female. The current UFC champion puts his belt on the line Saturday night at UFC 166 in Texas in his third bout with Junior Dos Santos and largely ignored prodding from Dos Santos’ camp to get into...

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UFC 165: Alexander Gustafsson worth a bet vs. Jon Jones?

• Frank Doyle
• September 20, 2013

There are two types of people in the world – those who buy lottery tickets and those who do not. If you’re in the former category, you might be tempted to place a bet down on Alexander Gustafsson as a big +650 underdog in UFC 165’s main event against Jon “Bones” Jones Saturday night. I...