Reflections on Fight Week

by StPierre

I was coming from Toronto in a connection flight, and as soon as I landed in Vegas, all the people in the airport at the gate where I came in started screaming at me "GSP" and start to applaud. This was the first time something like that happened to me - I felt like I had a lot of support of my fellow Canadian fans. So I went out of the gate with my luggage and everybody applaud me and some people came for pictures and I shook hands, took picture, then I pass security and I headed to the hotel. It was amazing to see since the Primetime show how the sport is getting more popular. You know, every year the sport gets more popular, but this time it really took a big, big step because of that. I had a lot of pressure, and I had a hard time sleeping all week long, constantly thinking about the fight and all the people that having been helping me for this. And I didn't want to let nobody down and I wanted to perform as well as I am supposed to. For me it is very important because I always feel like I'm not alone into this and it's like a team work. So even though I am alone in the Octagon, all the work that we put all together it's not only by myself - it's all the people from France, Brazil, United States , Canada, Quebec, who came and flew in Montreal that helped me out for this one.

This time it was a little bit different - it was the best preparation ever because I brought two of my own cooks - Ross and Jennifer from Montreal. I know these people because they cook in my favorite restaurant , Cavalli, in Montreal so I brought them for a week to cook for me to help me out for cutting my weight down because I am doing a diet to cut the carbs and the sodium. I did the diet and their food was amazing! I am going to bring them all the time - it made a plus in my preparation for the fight; I have never had an easy weight cut as much as this. After the weigh-in, it was great - we had the dinner, all my friends who flew from Montreal were there. We went to eat at Panevino's restaurant in Las Vegas - we were about 20-30 people. After the dinner was finished, I say "bye" to everybody and I start to put myself in the fighting mode, which is like I put a circle around me and I don't let nobody from the outside getting in - only my training partners and my corner men. Later that night we eat at the hotel - my cook prepared a good pizza for me and I had a great night of sleep. I didn't sleep much, but I slept better than normally I do before a fight. I was nervous as hell - I have never been nervous like that for a fight. But I know the more I am nervous, the better I perform because my reflexes and my reaction time get much faster.

The day of the fight I was in the locker room and Dana White brought Wayne Gretzky's wife, and Wayne Gretzky's sons to meet me. It's amazing, because Wayne Gretzky's one of my childhood idol. Unfortunately he wasn't there, but I get to shake the hand of his wife and his sons.

I fought a great fight, I did I stick to the game plan - it was amazing. BJ Penn is built like a boxer, and we have been studying a lot of tape, a lot of his training footage - so I know that with clinching with him, he would have built up a lot of lactic acid in his shoulders and because of his physical type he has a hard time taking out the lactic acid to make it evacuating so it make his hand very heavy and very slow after that. So my strategy was to clinch him and to work a lot to the body and on the ground. I was hitting a lot with my elbow in the middle section all the time because of his very flexible thoracic cage, he has a very weak body so I stick to the game plan. Even though the body does not do much damage it make people really tired and it really pay off for that fight. On the ground he always use a move called the Hip Eyes when he put his foot on his opponents hips and he stood up - so I knew that as soon as he opened up his guard I was controlling his ankle, elevating his leg and standing up before he does. So that's why he would not be able to stand up from me. Also, to not let him use his rubber guard was very important for me to not let him control the over-hook, to not let him wrap my arm, all the time soon as wrap my arm, swim inside and get the better position and keep my body in a vertical position to avoid his rubber guard to not let him elevate his leg. I did very well, I work the body a lot, I clinch a lot in the first two round then after I really felt like I took control of the fight and I broke him mentally. It was a great fight - I had a lot of fun.

After the fight, we went to the after party - so many people it was crazy. I stayed in Vegas until the following Tuesday. We partied the other night, but still Vegas ? it's not like it used to be for me - it's getting pretty crazy. It's very crowded - everywhere I went, I couldn't move.



I went back in Montreal - Montreal is different - the sport is not as popular. I partied with my friends. I had a great, great time. I really need a vacation - I know Thiago Alves is next but right now I just try to not thinking about it.

I went to the Grammy's on Sunday - great experience - had a great time. People really took care of me. Right now I'm heading to Denver, going to help Nathan Marquardt for his upcoming fight. It's his last week of his training - he came to help me out and I will to do the same thing for him.



Next week I plan to go in England to see the UFC to support my friend and maybe stop by a friends as well to see some of my old friends, some of the guys who came to help me out with my training and just to have a good time also with them.

Thank you very much & I will talk to you guys soon.






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• pelechati said February 10, 2009

  GSP you are the only reason I come to the Yard anymore and with every entry I'm reminded of how bad ass a blogger you are.

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  • on_the_verge replied February 10, 2009

    I keep hoping and wishing...that one day...he'll thank all his Yardbarker fans on national tv!!!
    
    Imagine.......
    
    
    He's the only reason I'm on Yardbarker too. (oh, and for Arriany Celeste, but thats another story)
  • AshHansen replied February 10, 2009

    Dude, get your a$$ back in the yard. I miss you!
  • TimSherry replied March 10, 2009

    Could Georges St. Pierre be in legal trouble?
    
    
    Dana had an interview with the Canadian press on 2/20/2009 2:48:10
    
    Asked if the GSP cornerman was cheating, White replied: "I think he (Nurse) was. I do. I think he absolutely, positively knew that he was rubbing grease on him. I do. Nobody can tell me different. I watched the tape a million times."
    
    White says the greasing was "no different" than the illegal wraps discovered on the hands of boxer Antonio Margarito prior to his recent fight against Miguel Cotto. Margarito and his trainer, Javier Capetillo, both had their licenses revoked for at least a year by the California State Athletic Commission.
    
    "You put another fighter at a huge disadvantage, which is very dangerous," White said.
    
    Mr. White goes on to say
    "Do I think Georges was trying to cheat? Absolutely not at all. But that cornerman was rubbing grease on him. You cannot do that."
    
    Being the owner of the UFC Danas words will carry a lot of weight with the commission.
    Dana Has already stated that something illegal has happened. But he's going to have a hard time separating Georges St. Pierre from the corner because the Penn camp told the commission prior to the fight to watch out for Georges St. Pierre greasing; they didn't say to watch out for Phil Nurse they didn't say to watch out for Greg Jackson. They said to watch out for Georges St. Pierre!!
    
    When the commission steps up and verifies that the Penn camp did warn them about Georges St. Pierre before the fight and no one else. It will be hard for Georges to NOT be tied into his corner.
    
    Analogy
    That is like if someone called the police and said Georges St. Pierre is going to rob a bank and they go to the bank and catch Georges St. Pierre Phil Nurse and Greg Jackson robbing the bank and they only arrest Phil Nurse and Greg Jackson and say that Georges St. Pierre had nothing do with robbing the bank.
    
    Do you think Georges St. Pierre could suffer the same consequences as Antonio Margarito?
    
    The decision may not be overturned but losing half your purse and being suspended for a whole year(may result in revocation of WW title)could definitely qualify as legal trouble.
    
• mike88888 said February 10, 2009

  Same here I only come here to read his insightful articles.
  GSP P4P Champ!

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• molloy_1616 said February 10, 2009

  It was a great fight Georges! Congrats ! :)

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• Luca26 said February 10, 2009

  Thanks for keeping us updated GSP. That was an awesome performance, and you really should be proud of yourself. Have a great vacation. Then train hard for Alves and ,needless to say, watch those leg kicks!

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• tikitmb said February 10, 2009

  You had a KICKASS performance against bj. There was never a time in the fight I felt you were not in control. Though I knew without a doubt you would win I just didn't expect it to be a shutout, reminded me of Shane Mosely and Margarito. You playing the part of Mosely was just as dominant over bj as he was of Margarito. I just have to say that the science behind the strategies you and your team pick never cease to amaze me. Who would have thought SEXY and Intelligent... deadly combination!!!!!!!!!!
  
  Oh and I have to tell you my brothers have faught as amatuer and professional boxers, you and anderson silva are their favorite MMA fighters. Thats a pretty tall feet considering their boxers, not to many of them care for MMA (ole school mantality). Anyways take it as a compliment because they think your that deal!
  
  GSP all the way baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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• Lakerhater said February 10, 2009

  That little crysack Penn wants a rematch do us all a favor and dont do it how many times do we need to see you kick the same dudes ass!!!!!!

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• FireChic21 said February 10, 2009

  AMAZING performance!! That fight was so much fun to watch, keep upt he good work!!!

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• hexcore said February 10, 2009

  I'm so glad i found this blog. It's a great way to hear about all those things you generally miss out on by just watching the sport and reading MMA websites.
  
  Much respect GSP!

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• loot24 said February 10, 2009

  Great read Georges, thanks for the update. I will be rooting for Nate as well.

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• ZingRouleau said February 10, 2009

  George t'er hot man ter super cool, felicitation on est tous fier de toi, tout t'est fan au travers le monde.
  Un plan executer a la perfection, repose toi bien et tien nous au courant.

  

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• TheToddfather said February 10, 2009

  Thanks for the update Georges!! I love hearing all about how things are going. You are my idol. Good job with BJ. Way to make a legend look like a beginner!! Oh, and thanks for winning me that $20 on that fight too!! hahaha... My friend didn't think you would be able to pass BJ's guard so I bet him and BOY DID YOU COME THROUGH!! 20 bucks of beer never tasted so good.

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• Sunnie said February 10, 2009

  Georges, thank you for posting!!! I'm SO proud of you, I can hardly stand it! It's fighters like you that are giving MMA a good name. I loved watching the Primetime series, at least as far as YOUR part was concerned - LOL!. I hope we get another one for your fight with Thiago! I was very impressed with your preparation for this fight with BJ though, and the intense look on your face as you entered the arena...wow! I knew immediately you were going to take that fight. You work SO hard, and prove yourself over and over again! I'm very proud to be your fan! Hope you relax and have a wonderful time with your friends for a while. You MORE then deserve it!!!! Can't wait to hear from you again!

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• on_the_verge said February 10, 2009

  The best part of this post...was reading the part when you said, "...AFTER I REALLY FELT LIKE I TOOK CONTROL OF THE FIGHT AND I BROKE HIM MENTALLY."
  You sure did break him mentally, and many other ways that only BJ could have been broken.
  I'm a HUGE supporter of you GSP, huge...you never disappoint...but for once, I was actually feeling sorry for the other guy. And was waiting for BJ to show up. In the end, I wanted BJ to hit you, or do some kind of damage to you. But nothing. NOTHING! Sad. But that just goes to show who took this fight seriously.
  CHEERS!

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• NikkiB said February 10, 2009

  Thanks for the update. I can't wait for your next fight ;)

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• GSP1Fan said February 10, 2009

  You looked great at the Grammy's! Thanks for the update. You deserve some time off! You worked so hard to prepare for BJ and I hope that you have enough time to relax and enjoy your victory.

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• Mikala said February 10, 2009

  I appreciate you taking the time, especially now that it's so busy for you, to write to us on the yard. Not a lot of people do that, so thank you; at least for people like me, who cannot sit down with you and have a good conversation, or watch the fight in person, something small like this is very kind of you.
  As for the strategy, you are smart man so why expect any less? :-). I could tell you were nervous. I wasn't even there, and I've never been so physically ill. I am very competitive as well, and I wanted to prove everyone wrong who thought BJ Penn was going to win. Plus, if you "would" have lost it wouldn't have been a disappointment because we know you work very hard; so never put that immense pressure on yourself Georges!
  It's only going to get crazier, and I agree, I think Primetime really let people see who you are and broaden your fan base. But just remember to always stay humble, which is what makes you not only a good fighter, but a great human being!
  Safe flight on all your trips, and enjoy your vacation time! If you are ever in Florida, let me know!
  Take care, God bless you.

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• MikeRobison said February 10, 2009

  I agree with & would say basically the same thing as do most of the bloggers but would add just this: DOMINATE, DOMINATE, DOMINATE!!!! The greatest role model ever to grace the octagon & UFC!!!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK & (ignore these parasites that want to corrupt YOU & the sport) KEEP YOUR HEAD UP HIGH!!!! YOU DESERVE TO BE WHERE YOU ARE!!!

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• grmd61 said February 10, 2009

  I have never been as proud of anyone in my life (perhaps except for my grandson Cody who is fighting to get to State). When Shari gave my poem to your mother my dream came true and when you beat the tar out of BJ, my birthday wish came true. Now I only have one more Georges related desire that has yet to come true, but since it is really for someone else I will keep hoping.
  
  You are so brave and work so hard for what you have accomplished, who wouldn't be proud of you? Congratulations to you, Shari, your family and especially to your team. Best wishes and respect to Steven Friend as well, I pray for all of you without fail.

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  • TrulyCanadian replied February 11, 2009

    Oh Grandma Dee thats so nice of you.... But I dont think it would ever work between us! LOL
  • TimSherry replied March 10, 2009

    Could Georges St. Pierre be in legal trouble?
    
    
    Dana had an interview with the Canadian press on 2/20/2009 2:48:10
    
    Asked if the GSP cornerman was cheating, White replied: "I think he (Nurse) was. I do. I think he absolutely, positively knew that he was rubbing grease on him. I do. Nobody can tell me different. I watched the tape a million times."
    
    White says the greasing was "no different" than the illegal wraps discovered on the hands of boxer Antonio Margarito prior to his recent fight against Miguel Cotto. Margarito and his trainer, Javier Capetillo, both had their licenses revoked for at least a year by the California State Athletic Commission.
    
    "You put another fighter at a huge disadvantage, which is very dangerous," White said.
    
    Mr. White goes on to say
    "Do I think Georges was trying to cheat? Absolutely not at all. But that cornerman was rubbing grease on him. You cannot do that."
    
    Being the owner of the UFC Danas words will carry a lot of weight with the commission.
    Dana Has already stated that something illegal has happened. But he's going to have a hard time separating Georges St. Pierre from the corner because the Penn camp told the commission prior to the fight to watch out for Georges St. Pierre greasing; they didn't say to watch out for Phil Nurse they didn't say to watch out for Greg Jackson. They said to watch out for Georges St. Pierre!!
    
    When the commission steps up and verifies that the Penn camp did warn them about Georges St. Pierre before the fight and no one else. It will be hard for Georges to NOT be tied into his corner.
    
    Analogy
    That is like if someone called the police and said Georges St. Pierre is going to rob a bank and they go to the bank and catch Georges St. Pierre Phil Nurse and Greg Jackson robbing the bank and they only arrest Phil Nurse and Greg Jackson and say that Georges St. Pierre had nothing do with robbing the bank.
    
    Do you think Georges St. Pierre could suffer the same consequences as Antonio Margarito?
    
    The decision may not be overturned but losing half your purse and being suspended for a whole year(may result in revocation of WW title)could definitely qualify as legal trouble.
    
• SantErwan said February 10, 2009

  Georges!! Toutes mes félicitations!! Tu lui as donné une bonne leçon!!! T'es vraiment une fierté pour Montréal!!!!! Restes toi-même!!! Tu fais un bien immense à ce sport!!! Merci!!!! Reposes-toi bien!!!! Au plaisir de te recroiser sur le Mont-Royal!! ; )

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• Roelant said February 10, 2009

  salut georges, repose toi bien. T'en fais pas trop pour les commentaires de Penn et sa gang. Tu es un homme integre, on le sait. Meme si vous refaites un combat l'ete, se serait la meme chose. Peut etre pas de la meme facon, mais tu es beaucoup plus discipline que lui. Tu as ton support ici a montreal. Je t'ai vu une fois a GAMMA, je voulais te dire bonjour, mais je ne voulais pas te deranger. Salut.
  Roelant

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• Farago said February 10, 2009

  What a week, I am happy you have been enjoying evey minute! It must be wierd to have a different reaction when you go somewhere you haven't been for awhile, that must have made you feel really proud of yourself. I wouldn't put all the credit on the Primetime show though, while I agree it went a long way for you, I believe your star was already on the rise purley from all your performances in the ring and your character outside the ring!
  
  Stay true to yourself, we love you!!
  
  

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• Nellie said February 10, 2009

  Great plan and fight Georges!! Not only are you a great fighter, but you are someone other fighters can count on in their corner!! I look forward to the day I can finally meet you...I'll probably be as nervous as I was before your fight started, I was shaking!! You deserve to take a break and party it up!!
  Take care and God bless!!

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• Deadlift410 said February 10, 2009

  great one! You looked awesome that night, you looked invicible, you completly shutted down BJ...
  
  Cant wait to see you back in the octagon!

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• steiny31 said February 10, 2009

  Dude your a beast!!!!
  Keep up the great work my man!!!!!!!

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• BrunoSteph said February 10, 2009

  Thanks for taking time to blog for your fans Georges. We are very proud of your performance. Hope you have a good vacation, the next training camp will come faster than you think, ha ha.

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• michaelborne said February 10, 2009

  Study the sleep issue. It's as important as anything.
  
  Discovery Science:
  
  The Secrets of Sleep - REM and Dreams - Pt1 of 5
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOFYVbVtFXY
  
  Try to use your dreaming to calm your emotions . Take your challenges into your dream state and deal with them there. That is a major function of sleep. Use sleep as a tool, instead of as an obstacle to waking life.
  
  Top 5 Unsolved Brain Mysteries: The Secrets of Sleep and Dreams
  
  http://health.howstuffworks.com/5-brain-mysteries3.htm
  
  

  

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  • mike88888 replied February 10, 2009

    The picture of the little boy is cute.
• Sunnie said February 10, 2009

  THANKS for the AfterParty pix!!!! Georges, you looked happy and wonderful!

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• PSPmontreal said February 10, 2009

  Prends soin de toi champion !

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• AshHansen said February 10, 2009

  Hey GSP!!
  
  Thanks for your insight into your fight strategy and maintaining a great balance that we can learn from. Nice suit at the grammy's as well brosef. Hope you find an excuse to come to Australia some day. The Gold Coast is unreal, you would love it!! PS- I admire your attitude towards life mate, you're a real inspiration. Enjoy your break, soak it up. Look forward to your continuing posts and can't wait to see you back in the octagon down the line.
  
  Take Care!
  
  Ash Hansen

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  • michaelborne replied February 10, 2009

    The sweet babes, Ash....you forgot to pay homage to the sweet babes of Australia.
    • AshHansen replied February 10, 2009

      OH SNAP!!! Good looking out Michaelborne... GSP the sweetest of the sweetest, sweet, sweet babes of the G-Sizzle are OFF THE HOOK!!
      
      HAHA!!! BALLLLLLLLLLIN'!!!!
      • AshHansen replied February 10, 2009

        PPS- Georges how's your pimp walk with the cane going?? ala Shonie Carter TUF season 4??
        
        PPPS- If you need reminding, check out my GSP Pimpin' 101 article... Hopefully you get a giggle bro.
        
        : P
      • flamesgirl12 replied February 11, 2009

        OMG The pimp walk!!! He's got the cutest laugh lol
        
        Great fight, can't wait for you vs. Alves
        
        Mel
• hyacinth23 said February 10, 2009

  I was able to see your fight in Vegas and I must say that I am your newest and biggest fan, GSP! You are relentless in the octagon and I admire your love for the sport!
  BTW, thanks for the grammy picture...mmm yum!

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• gspukfan said February 10, 2009

  WE TRAVELLED FROM THE UK TO SEE YOU FIGHT!
  WHAT A GREAT FIGHT IVE NOT STOPPED TALKING ABOUT IT SINCE GETTING BACK LAST TUESDAY, I THINK IM DOING PEOPLES HEAD IN BUT THE ATMOSPHERE WAS PRICELESS FROM THE WEIGH IN TO THE FIGHT I WAS LIKE A RAVING LUNATIC SCREAMING, THINK I PISSED MY HUBBY OFF SCREAMING SO LOUDLY FOR GSP THINK I NEARLY BURST HIS EAR DRUM..I WOULD DEFO GO TO ANOTHER BIG FIGHT THAT GSP WAS HEAD LINING.

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• sammyishere1 said February 10, 2009

  GSP, you are my hero and inspire me to be the best I can be.
  My heart will always be with you in your matches. OSU!

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• MllleM said February 10, 2009

  Les gens du Québec s'attache vraiment à leurs athlètes et c'est grâce à toi si l'intérêt pour le sport va en grandissant ici. (La Cage au Sport du vieux Mtl était pleine à craquer, en tout cas...) Aussi, n'oublie pas qu'on te soutient et que tu ne pourrais jamais nous décevoir, les gens te respecte énormément et tu nous fait honneur. Félicitation pour ta victoire, amplement méritée!
  Sympa ton blog, c'est l'fun de te lire!
  Bon séjour à l'étranger...:)

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• silenceqc said February 10, 2009

  Bravo georges! je suis ta carriere depuis le debut...je dois dire que ta progression expotentiel prouve que tu est un grand champion et ce a tout les niveaux.Wow! Que je suis fier d,etre quebecois!

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• cbrooke said February 10, 2009

  Georges I really enjoy your posts, you are a very entertaining writer! I am so glad that you are enjoying yourself and not letting anything undermine your confidence. You are definetely drawing more fans to the UFC....mostly women ;)

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• Brprincess said February 10, 2009

  Good to hear from u, as always. The fight was GREAT!!!! I enjoyed every minute of it. You looked great at the Grammys, as u always do... Enjoy your time off, you deserve it!

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• hockeychick23 said February 10, 2009

  I think you sat next to Zoe and Susan Zirinksy briefly at the Grammys. My aunt works for them. Hope you have fun doing what you're doing.

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• aali14 said February 10, 2009

  Awesome blog gsp, you the man!

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• omarjohn0 said February 10, 2009

  Hey Georges!!!! You looked amazing as we all knew you would :) Like I said I will make that appearance at your next fight with Thiago Alves!!!! I can't wait to finally meet n greet :) You are and always will be the Champ and a overall amazing person in my eyes and I'm sure all of your true fans as well :) Take care and enjoy your time off as much as you possibly can, you deserve it ~<3

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• whitinoheat said February 10, 2009

  You're a bad white brother and you know it dude. Great fight. Big fight comin up and you're going to do it again.

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• dont_rush_gsp said February 11, 2009

  Yo Georges!!! great blog... thanks for letting your fans in on what goes on behind the scenes...also you fought a great fight...great gameplan... there's no question that you dominated BJ...hope to hear from you soon man!

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• Deadlift410 said February 11, 2009

  Hey GSP, big fan here! i was wondering what was happening with the documentory ''the striking thruth''?

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• CarlaC said February 10, 2009

  George, congratulations on a AWESOME WIN against BJ!!! There was never a doubt in my mind that you would not reign supreme! The Primetime special was so cool, your fans really got to see who GSP really is and we are even more inspired! Your integrity and determination are something to be very proud of, and your humility is a breath of fresh air. I know your coaches, friends, family and fans are so excited for you and wish you all the success in the world. Ras was right, BJ had alot of razor blades to swallow! That is what happens when pride and arrogance rule your life. Stay humble my friend, strength is not measured by words alone, but by our actions! Never forget where you came from, and always "look up" for all you have. So now, relax for a bit, help out your fellow fighters and keep us posted. Good luck with training for your next fight!

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• karissa777 said February 10, 2009

  Hey Georges, i'm not sure if you even read these, but i just recently joined this yardbarker place and i gotta say i really like reading youre posts. Youre so cute and funny when you try and speak english.... y'know when im reading your blog in my head, i actually add on a french accent to it...
  
  But ya, i'm from montreal too!-- Cavalli's is so good!! also i get ya on the brick breaker, it is sooo addictive, my friend works for Bell and all i do in class (im in university) is play brick breaker on her phone.
  I must be honest and say that im not as experienced as the rest of the people in this place as i just recently got into the sport...and one thing ive noticed about you is that you are quite the gentleman, you are very respectful and treat people, even your opponent's with dignity and the utmost respect. Not once did you trash talk BJ Penn, and i found that to be really classy, maybe it's a montreal thing since people say montrealers are supposed to be nice, but i'm thinking it's the way you were brought up. You should be very proud of the way you fight, but i must say that you should also be very proud of who you are, you seem like a really great guy. I hope this gets to you...Salut!

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• Caper99 said February 10, 2009

  Felicitation George!!! Ta donner Penn une lecon qu'il avait besion d'apprendre!!!

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• TrulyCanadian said February 11, 2009

  Congratulations on an AWESOME win against Penn! The Primetime special was so cool im sure it was difficult to do during your training. Your fans really got to see who GSP really is and it inspires us even more to strive for our goals no matter how unattainable we think they might be. Your integrity and determination are something to be extremly proud of. Thanks for the bloggs. Hope you have a safe and relaxing holiday.Oh by the way... You were looking good at the after party and the Grammy's!

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• MMATwinz said February 11, 2009

  Congratulations Georges!! We knew you were gonna beat him.. Keep up the amazing sick work baby it always pays off stay sweet and humble and you'll stay on top.. We always got your back no matter what..
  
  Kisses, All Luv Twinz

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• GSPfan808 said February 11, 2009

  Great job Georges!!! I was there!!! The only Hawaii fan with my Japanese head band and GSP Affliction shirt on... I met your trainers before the fight because Amir thought I had a cool outfit on :)... nice guys... don't worry about the bad press... we all know that u dominated that fight!!

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• daniellehfx said February 11, 2009

  Congratulations on the fight...it was amazing!! Your pictures from Vegas are awesome...but my favorite is the one from the Grammy's...HOT! I've heard bit's & pieces of the 2 of you possibly fighting again...I guess he didn't learn his lesson the first 2 times. I loved how many times you took him down...so much for his record...im pretty sure you took him down in the last fight too though. Why do they still say he's yet to be taken down?!!?! His "tale of the take" is just as bad as the diarrhea that comes out of his mouth. Thanks again for the good show...your awesome!

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• Karla_UFC said February 11, 2009

  Great post and pictures!! We had so much fun in Vegas and your fight was legendary - I was proud to be able to witness it! As for the after party, we partied it up in the VIP lounge at Rok, and almost missed your arrival! Thanks for signing the flag (again!) and I promise to bring the pen next time!
  
  

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• Tali22 said February 11, 2009

  Thanks GSP for keeping your fans here updated. We are all so proud of you and can't wait to see you against Alves! Get some rest, though, you deserve a relaxing vacation (and some junk food) !
  We love you, Georges!
  
  PS Thanks for the Men's Fitness spot. I think I've seen the video for the cover shoot about 20 times by now!

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• karenjoyce said February 11, 2009

  Gretzky was the great one of the nhl,but you are the great one of mma,thanks for the pics got a new screen saver now and it's HOT!!!!!!

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• GSPin2009 said February 11, 2009

  Awww, Georges you are so cute and sweet. I can't get enough!!!

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• Adrienne said February 11, 2009

  Hey Georges! You were great! You didn't look nervous at all! I saw you as very confident and determined!! :) Glad your still celebrating your win too! Lots of love! :)

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• gfyfoot24 said February 11, 2009

  I really enjoyed this article . I have become a recent fan. Keep up the great work and STAY GROUNDED....

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• bDavid said February 11, 2009

  Georges, as usual you carried yourself with grace and poise ...you make us Canadians very very proud! Rain some pain on Alves and then get it on with A Silva , you are a stud and a living legend ... karma Georges, oh where is all your Dolce and Gabbana .. i never see you in it anymore.. and you sir wear it well!

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• cutiepie80 said February 11, 2009

  Awesome fight Georges!!!! You totally kicked BJ's butt!!!!! Your gameplan worked to perfection & you dominated all four rounds. The afterparty looked sick..... tons of people celebrating a champions win! Wish I could have been there. You looked quite handsome in your Grammy picture... I sure you got to meet all kinds of famous people who were probably just as amazed to meet you. Be safe and have fun on your travels & hope to here from you soon. ;-)

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• ladychaos said February 11, 2009

  Ahhhhhhhh George! WOW! i have been waiting to blog about your fight, now come to think of it i dont think i will. i think your fight said everything i wanted to... I could praise you and your hard work some more, but i would rather just let you do what you do! Denver huh? im only 2 hours south of Denver if you want to have a drink... :D I know its not possible, but might as well say it. I only visit the yard for GSP. and i have to say i have fallen in love with all of your fans as well. It seems we are all one heart! its strange for an internet community, but we all have the same goals. Grandma Dee you are wonderful! :D i love reading your posts s well as Georges.
  As a fan i am so grateful that you blog and let us know whats goig on with your life. It makes us all feel a sense of friendship as well as just being fans. One day i will save enough money to watch a fight in person. For now pay per view and the yard will have to cut the mustard! lol. God bless! and have a wonderful time in Dnver. Its a very awesome place. Beware of Colfax avenue. hehehe

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• Lynsey1981 said February 11, 2009

  Great photos from your after party! You don't look like you've been in a fight at all :-) What a great night!!

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• mhk714 said February 11, 2009

  Georges, great fight, I've been a fan of yours since your 1st fight in the UFC. Just wanted to congratulate you on your fight and wish you the best for Alves.
  -MHK

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• harinmckeaster said February 11, 2009

  we love GSP!!

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• Mad4MMAChick said February 11, 2009

  Thank you for taking time out to let us know how you're thinking and feeling! You're awesome, and I can't think of anyone who deserves their success more than you. Your determination, strength, respect and modesty are an inspiration to everyone. Thank you! Enjoy your vacation -- can't wait till your next fight!! (Someday, could you tell us about the cross you always wear?!)

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• canadianboy said February 11, 2009

  gsp your the man brotha keep kickin ass for canada,oley oley oley oley.naa naa naa hey hey hey goodbye ,bj penn you whiney suckey big bobble headed lookin little midget,lol hahahahhah man i am pumped gsp killed bj penn.

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• Deezza said February 11, 2009

  Congratulations!!! It was an amazing fight and I am so glad that I had the opportunity to watch you fight live! You were clearly the better fighter and truly deserve to enjoy your victory. It's unfortunate that there is all the controversy over the vaseline, however your fans are always behind you and there isn't any doubt that you are one of the best fighters this sport has to offer! Enjoy your time off, you definitely need one!
  
  fyi your after party was awesome!

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• juliew said February 11, 2009

  GSP, Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to blog to your fans. It is much appreciated! Awesome fight against BJ-- Complete domination. Your hard work, dedication, heart, and determination really paid off! Lucky you, got to go to the Grammy's! Looks like you had a great time!

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• CourtneyS1 said February 12, 2009

  So def. don't think you cheated I think it might have been a bit of an excuse because he was talking so much trash before the fight and maybe felt a little humiliated that you dominated him and needed an excuse why you won instead of accepting defeat like a man.

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• jackie0831 said February 12, 2009

  thanks for posting... I really enjoy reading your blogs!

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• Alyssa82 said February 12, 2009

  Deciated blogger and bloggies I love it! I will be happy to see a rematch......GSP had total domination over Penn the entire fight and a rematch would only prove Pierre's a true champion. Besides it was exciting to watch, most anticipated UFC fight for me I could hardly stand it. I'm new at this Yardbarker thing but so far it has proven to be very informative......wow! Kudo's to you GSP for being devoted to your fans!

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• GSPFAN_01 said February 12, 2009

  Congratulations on your victory Georges you definatly deserved it. And on the whole "greasing" allogations, what a freaking classless move by bj penn. I cannot even beleive he would try such a low down dirty move. All he is doing is trying to take away from your hard work and dedication. Keep your head up anyone with two eyes and some common sense could see that your hard work and determination was the reasons you won so one handidly. I have watched the fight probably 4 or 5 times and it never gets old!!! Got it one my dvr might watch it again 2nite!! Your an inspiration to alot of people including myself don't change a thing you have thee best sports personality out right now. Do not get comfortable, don not lose your thirst. Thiago is next. War GSP!!!

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• Court88 said February 12, 2009

  Sounds like you are doing great and holding your head high Georges! Congrats again and way to hold your head up and keep having fun! PS-I wish I could get my abs looking like yours ;-) You are ripped!

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• UFC1984 said February 12, 2009

  Great fight Georges, your discipline and hard work certainly pay dividends for you in your MMA career, your a true champ and an inspiration. All the best with vacationing and training, your fans will all be there to support you against Thiago which I'm sure is going to be a spectacular fight.

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• clageo said February 13, 2009

  Thank you for your insight, you are a great fighter and a real gentleman.

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• Karla_UFC said February 13, 2009

  Hey Georges, Very cool to see you on Entertainment Tonight Canada last night (Feb 12/09) !!
  

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  • tikitmb replied February 13, 2009

    I didn't know Canada had their own version of Entertainment Tonight. Is it on line anywhere? I'd love to see it.
    • Isabelle replied February 13, 2009

      Seriously, we can get TV stations from around the world but can't get any Canadian TV why???
    • TrulyCanadian replied February 13, 2009

      I cant find it online anywhere and I live I Canada. They dont seem to post their episodes.
    • TrulyCanadian replied February 13, 2009

      Did you see him on TMZ the other day. That one is online. I think it was monday or tuesday (feb 9/10)
• l3adlntentions said February 13, 2009

  Hey GSP...
  REMARKABLE DEMONSTRATION (BJ Penn beatdown) from the most wellrounded "Complete Allaround MMA Fighter" in the UFC and most likely the world !!!
  While everyone argues who the best P4P MMA Fijghter in the World is, I put it this way...
  They can argue who they want P4P between Georges St Pierre & Anderson Silva... but there is definately "NO ARGUEMENT" about who the "Most Complete Fighter" in MMA is, and that's...
  GEORGES ST PIERRE (from Montreal, Canada)
  Keep up the Great Work Bro... love your Demonstrations and You are definately # 1 P4P in My Book !!!
  btw... I believe it was just before You fought Matt Hughes for the Third Time, word on the Street was that You would be Visiting ==> New Brunswick, Canada and possibly Moncton where You would have made appearances. Wish Your Plans hadn't Changed, was told we could roll with Ya for $250. and I was so happy thinking My Dream would come true...
  Getting beat up and Tied up in a knot by Georges St Pierre lmao... and paying for that to happen !!
  As a fellow Athlete who has owned the l3adLntentions hotmail Address since it was only a card announcement, I would have gladly Paid twice that !!
  We are Proud of You !!! Good Luck & Take Care !!
  DO NOT GIVE BJ A REMATCH !! No Need, saw it twice already Bro... You are AMAZING !! Guarenteed I am one of your biggest Fans and have watched and collected "UFC" from "THE BEGINNING" Never miss anything UFC and hardly miss anything MMA Period..

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• Catherine324 said February 14, 2009

  Oh, Georges. First let me say Congratulations on your win! It was amazing and so much fun to watch! Leading up to the fight, I lived in a divided house. My husband, the devoted BJ fan that he is, made it a daily effort to get me riled up as the 31st approached. It made it alot of fun, and believe me there were bets wagered! I only wish BJ would have brought his A game, as I believe you were toying with him for our amusement! haha! But even my husband said it looked like BJ just gave up after the first couple of rounds. Too bad he and a couple other poop heads have to try and tarnish your win. I hate sore losers!
  
  Secondly, let me say Thank You for winning me a full body massage. I truly appreciated every second of it! I sort of felt guilty since you had to do all the hard work to win it for me, but it was great! So go ahead and tell some hottie that she owes you a full body massage courtesy of my wager. I hope you enjoy it as much as me!
  
  Finally, I want to say I love you so much! I am standing behind you and defending you to the end. I shut the haters down as soon as they start. I can't wait for your next fight. We always entertain a house full for the pay-per-view, so know I will be there screaming my head off for you! I gotta tell you, my husband got me a Vermont Teddy Bear for Valentine's Day. It is the limited edition Ultimate Fighter bear. He is affectionately known as Georges St-Bierre. He is very cute and cuddly, as I am sure you are. Keep your chin up and don't let them bring you down, Georges!

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• ahalls said February 14, 2009

  Alright! My husband and I were just reading your blog and glad to see that you are living your dream. You deserve it! You work hard and are great to give so much credit to the team you train with. You are exciting to watch in the octagon.

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• DodgeSRT4black said February 14, 2009

  Salut Georges!
  Je suis de Montréal et je suis ta carrière de près depuis quelques années. C'est toi qui m'a appris à apprécier ce sport. C'est rafraichissant de voir un athlète avec une bonne tête, totalement dédié à son sport qui requiert une discipline à toute épreuve. À tous tes combats on note une progression qui fait vraiment peur. On se demande qui peut bien rivaliser avec toi tant ta domination est écrasante. Je te souhaite une longue carrière, Continue de nous émerveiller par ton talent sans limites. Sincèrement, Marc

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• vagabond said February 14, 2009

  Speaking of Cavalli's my girlfriend ran into you there on Friday. Said she hugged you on the way out. For once I am jealous that I didn't get to hug the dude.
  Keep it up! Alves has nothing on you... good striker, decent ground game, but your wrestling, cardio and mental game are no match for anyone in the WW division for a long time coming...

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• PFPgeorges said February 15, 2009

  YOU ARE AWESOME, GSP.
  
  I know for sure you'll beat Alves because you're faster and smarter. ANDERSON SILVA WILL GET IT AFTER.

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• crazyeights said February 15, 2009

  First I wish to say, I'm happy for you and your teams success. When i was about 26 I started watching Pride, Cage fighting, and UFC came a bit later. I was almost immediately in love with martial arts after getting over the initial shock of seeing all the blood (sympathy pains)....I used to close my eyes and scream, or cover my ears. But now I can handle It and I know that It takes a great amount of training to be able to inflict and take that pain. You are there because you're professional. I admire your style and training procedures. It's a beautiful thing to have a remarkable person show such strength and personality I admire you so much. I don't take kindly to the likes of BJ Penns way's of loosing. I do not think that he really has anything left to fight for at all. These accusations are just in a way his way of justifiying being beaten so badley. I think he should just deal with what has happened to him himself, and truly find ways to see why he's lost so much with that match. If you do however fight him again, I hope that you hurt him! xo
  
  Miss Jennifer :)

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• emilymaris said February 16, 2009

  Hang on..... UK?! You're coming here? This weekend? Damn it!!!!! I've had an operation and can't make the UFC this weekend...... DAMN IT!!!!!!! Have a great time - keep on partying.

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• CarlaC said February 16, 2009

  Looking forward to this weekends fight (UFC 95) as i will be cheering for your training brother Nate Marquardt!! Hope you are enjoying your time off from training, you deserve it!

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• dishsoap said February 17, 2009

  Hey GSP. The names Brandon. Love you as a fighter man. Im a Senior in college getting ready to graduate this May. I follow all your fights and all of the news and hype on you. Do you have a diet plan or workout routine posted anywhere? I gota facebook group dedicated to the UFC and like to keep them updated on things. I also am somewhat in shape but could allways improve. Thanks!

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  • CarlaC replied February 17, 2009

    If you can find it, the February 2009 issue of Men's Fitness includes some of his workout.
• wudandaman said February 17, 2009

  GREAT fight you are the man! GSP a complete champion in every aspect!

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• tango912 said February 18, 2009

  hey Georges, do you take any BSN products? Just curious
  
  thanks, and great fight.

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• aplydsynce said February 19, 2009

  Georges, I was very "impressed by your vasoline application!" (Said in your accent) LOL!

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  • CarlaC replied February 21, 2009

    You people just can't stand it that BJ had his a**** handed to him on a platter! Sore losers!!! Go away.......!!!!
• ufsfan said February 19, 2009

  GreaseSP... lost all respect.

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  • emilymaris replied February 20, 2009

    go away then! why are you looking at his articles? weirdo.
  • CarlaC replied February 21, 2009

    Ok, you've lost respect , we get it, fine......then get lost! Go blog about someone else! GSP fans are fans to the bone, we know the truth. We won't be swayed by a bunch of sore losers!
• hockeychick23 said February 20, 2009

  I love how people attack a man because he has an accent. Shows how much of a winner you people are.

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• contessa1976 said February 24, 2009

  I love this site and your blogs. You are an amazing person inside and out, and watch the UFC mainly because of you ;) Loved your article in Mens Fitness and am looking forward to seeing your movie debut. Being a very proud Canadian, I am pleased you represent our country with such regard. This makes people love you even more:)

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• Ruthlesslulu said March 03, 2009

  I was there!! I saw it for myself and just lost all self control watching your fight with BJ! The afterparty was insane and I wished I'd had the chance to meet you there. I was stoked to find your blog here...I have so much respect for you because you put your fight game first. You are humble, know what kind of sacrifice it takes to be the best, and work all aspects of your skill. I hope that they change the date for UFC 100. It will sadden me to no end if I can't make that one. Keep writing...I will keep reading!

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• MMAPURITY said March 06, 2009

  GSP ACCIDENTALLY GREASED AGAINST SERRA HUGHES MILLER AND FITCH.
  

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• TimSherry said March 07, 2009

  Fitch just said in an interview that ALL his previouse fights the fighters were greasy.
  ITS COMMON PRACTICE PEOPLE.
  Wouldnt expect you to understand your not in the industry.

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• Mic11797 said March 10, 2009

  TimSherry didn't anyone teach you that if you didn't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all. The commission will do whatever the commission wants and bloggers like you do nothing to improve the sport or change the opinions of anyone reading this. Your comments are not necessary and border on malicious.

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• A_C_25 said March 27, 2009

  I would just like to say that if BJ Penn would not have an issue if he had won the fight, during the fight he had ample opportunity to say something to the ref (he did not). He was to cocky he didn't train as had as Georges did, he mouthed off, he said he was going to win without a doubt and LOST!!! he did little to take back the fight. He even cried like a hysterical girl after the fight (its all on you tube). he made himself look bad and now he is trying to fix things for himself by saying Georges cheated, because he feels stupid and that he let people down. I have been a fan of Georges for a long time, he wins his fight and accepts his losses, he has a lot of pride and heart. he trains hard and he gives it all he has got, If BJ Penn gets another shot at Georges and gets beat again what than will he say, its always going to be something with a poor loser like that, hes not a team player by any means. I usually don't comment on things like this but I was watching this sports cast today and Matt Hughes and some nobody fighter were saying they felt he was slick, Matt was not saying that when you won that fight against GSP. the sports world is filled with sore losers these days and there is very little Georges St Pierre left, so jump on the BJ band wagon if you wish but remember this when you listen to his lies and his crying he had never showed good sportsmanship his whole career he has his foot in his mouth up to his knees before the fight and he is now trying to take it out.
  Keep up the good work Georges

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• jimbluecheese said April 11, 2009

  George I thought your strategy was to use vaseline to pass his guard. Why are you telling us about all this other stuff?

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• Sportster said May 17, 2009

  George, I just have to get this off my chest. I am extremely proud of you and your success as a French Canadian in the manner in which you conduct yourself as a excellent Canadian ambassador for the fastest growing sport in the world. There aren't enough words to describe how I feel.
  I am a retired 25 year member of the Canadian Forces and at the age of 72 years , Keep Up The Excellent Work and Enjoy every opportunity you can. As a younger man I participated in as many sports that was allowed. I didn't want to look back as I grew older having regretted not having done so.
  God Bless you George and keep up the great work.

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