Pros react to Georges St-Pierre’s retirement
With George St-Pierre’s retirement official Thursday, MMA fighters, and even an NHL team, took to Twitter to voice their gratitude towards the former UFC champion’s legendary career. Check out their responses below.
Thank you for everything you did for our sport @GeorgesStPierre you’re a living legend my friend
— Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) February 21, 2019
Hey @GeorgesStPierre why you ducking me https://t.co/2YGkDZ3geB
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) February 21, 2019
You guys all know what he is talking about.... Dana to GSP: “I really need someone to eliminate this curly haired f*** how much is it gonna cost” https://t.co/qUxlz7n9It
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) February 21, 2019
Want to wish a happy retirement to @GeorgesStPierre. A true martial artist in every sense. pic.twitter.com/U67BGCioHE
— Scott Coker (@ScottCoker) February 21, 2019
Thank you @GeorgesStPierre for an incredible career. Thank you for shedding your sweat and blood to excite us. Enjoy the glory for the rest of your life. #salute
— Siyar The Great (@Siyarized) February 21, 2019
All the best in your endeavors Georges. @georgesstpierre
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) February 21, 2019
I’m sure I’m not the only one Georges has made his impact but also a whole country and an entire sport worldwide. Amazing to witness an individual grow to such heights and setting the bar for everyone. #andstill #goat pic.twitter.com/xpYmxQUoDa
Au revoir au plus grand du sport à mon avis ! Bonne retraite @georgesstpierre ! #oldschool #mma #gsp #rush @ufc à Montreal, Quebec https://t.co/rF5BQEufg0
— patrick cote (@patrick_cote) February 21, 2019
I was lucky enough to officiate 7 of @GeorgesStPierre fights in the Octagon including his first championship fight and his last. GSP it was always an honor to work your fights & I hope you dominate retirement just like you dominated the @ufc cage!! Thank you for being a class act
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) February 21, 2019
This fascinates me. Fight day was just about the only thing I DID like about being in MMA. Probably why he is one of the best ever, truly loving the grind is a strange and remarkable thing. https://t.co/30xvaxZmXY
— Sean O'Connell (@realOCsports) February 21, 2019
@GeorgesStPierre I hope you’re blessed in whatever you do from here #gsp https://t.co/yxfOWuRghS
— @CrisCyborg on IG #CyborgNation (@criscyborg) February 21, 2019
Thank you for everything you’ve done for our sport @GeorgesStPierre you’re a role model of a champ and a big inspiration for me. Enjoy you retirement.
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) February 21, 2019
The best to ever do it, had it all world class Wrestling ♂️ Striking Jiujitsu most importantly Heart ❤ and the nicest guy you will ever meet.
— Paul Redmond (@RedserMma) February 21, 2019
Pleasure i got to learn from you when i was over at
Enjoy your retirement @GeorgesStPierre pic.twitter.com/kM4pfwqVtP
Happy retirement to one of the best to ever do it https://t.co/q6CZhj212b
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 21, 2019
#GOAT #RESPECT https://t.co/BzOpUOg1Wv
— Leonardo Santos (@LeoSantosbjj) February 21, 2019
One of the GOATS enjoy retirement, Georges! @UFC https://t.co/C7uI39Fv5N
— Danny Roberts #HC (@DanHotChocolate) February 21, 2019
Thank you @GeorgesStPierre pic.twitter.com/EEpXuMv4j9
— Ilir Latifi (@Latifimma) February 21, 2019
Congrats on an amazing career @GeorgesStPierre pic.twitter.com/i54MxX3nL9
— Dana White (@danawhite) February 21, 2019
Thank you, @GeorgesStPierre. https://t.co/DLjeu0i5iO
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) February 21, 2019
Le meilleur de tous les temps, à nos yeux. Félicitations @GeorgesStPierre pour une carrière légendaire.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) February 21, 2019
The ! Congrats to GSP on a legendary career. pic.twitter.com/t3MYM4TV5y
Une véritable légende. Je vous souhaite une excellente retraite, GSP. Thank you for representing Canada in the octagon with skill, sportsmanship and the heart of a champion. https://t.co/pMFKYIh1oP
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 21, 2019
I’m announcing my retirement from the UFC and mixed martial arts competition. I intend to keep training and practicing martial arts for as long as I live, but now is the time that I chose to end my career as a professional MMA athlete. Read my official statement in the images. pic.twitter.com/uMP0LE5XeF
— Georges St-Pierre (@GeorgesStPierre) February 21, 2019