It looks like all is not well in the world of Georges St-Pierre and his big comeback…
After years of dancing around the idea, former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre finally made it official. Coming out of retirement this year, ‘Rush’ was linked to a number of huge fights across multiple divisions.
Eventually it was revealed that GSP would face current middleweight champion Michael Bisping. Unfortunately this fight caused a massive stir, with many contenders at 185 pounds voicing their displeasure.
Also confused and angry at this rankings-mocking match were the fans.
Bisping Didn’t Mind
Obviously St-Pierre and Bisping were more than happy to go against the grain. ‘The Count’ recently pointed out the traffic jams Conor McGregor has caused at featherweight and lightweight.
Stating fans were being too fickle, Bisping laid down the gauntlet. Since that time, a lot has happened, and now the circumstances have changed completely.
As per FOX Sports, UFC president Dana White announces the cancellation of the bout:
Dana White Cancels Bisping vs. GSP
“Mr. Bisping, I cleared my schedule to get ready for training camp after the summer. So I can fight you anytime after October,” St-Pierre said. “You pick the date. Let’s get it on.”-The words from Georges St-Pierre that have led to the following, rather stern statement from Dana White:
“I made this ‘GSP’ fight – we did a press conference. The thing was supposed to happen in July. Michael Bisping is going to have to defend his title now. We’re not waiting for ‘GSP,’” White said. “Georges St-Pierre was coming back. Bisping-St Pierre – they both wanted that fight. We asked Yoel to step aside. He did. It doesn’t look like that fight is gonna happen now.
“(Romero) doesn’t need to voice his opinion on why he needs a title shot. He definitely deserves a title shot. He’s next in line – he’s the No.1 ranked guy in the world. We are moving on with the middleweight division, we won’t wait for Georges St-Pierre.”
Now What?
Since retiring and walking away from MMA in late 2013, GSP has acted strangely, to say the least. Coming out of retirement and then stating he needs a further six months before fighting is bizarre.
Now his fight with Bisping is in the wind, and Yoel Romero takes the July spot, we again find ourselves pondering on what’s next for St-Pierre. Unfortunately, this may just be another chapter in the annoying and somewhat constant tale of St-Pierre’s many near-comebacks, but will it ever actually happen?
