GSP: Joe Rogan explains why he’s more than happy for St-Pierre to retire
GEORGES ST-PIERRE’s future in mixed martial arts is currently up in the air.
St-Pierre made his long-awaited return to the Octagon last November in the main event of UFC 217.
The Canadian’s comeback fight, his first in nearly four years, saw him challenge Britain’s Michael Bisping for the middleweight title.
The 36-year-old made a fairytale return to MMA’s premier promotion by registering a third-round submission victory, a triumph which saw him claim his fourth UFC belt.
St-Pierre’s reign as middleweight champion ended a mere 33 days after that historic night at Madison Square Garden when he vacated the middleweight crown.
The former two-time UFC welterweight king’s decision to relinquish the 185lbs title was a direct result of his ongoing bout of Colitis, which has threatened to permanently his fighting career.
The prospect of St-Pierre retiring for the second time has saddened many in the MMA world, but not UFC commentator Joe Rogan.
“I kind of like the story if Georges just retires, it doesn’t bother me,” he said during a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast. “I like it.”
Joe Rogan teaches Georges St Pierre the turning side kick
I kind of like the story if Georges just retires, it doesn’t bother me
“He bucked it. Everybody doubted him. He came back, won, won by finish. And is like, ‘Yeah, take it easy. Now I’m seriously out.’
“Or he comes back in a year at 155lbs.”
St-Pierre has yet to indicate if he plans on returning to the UFC, much to the frustration of many.
UFC president Dana White is also in the dark over St-Pierre’s future, recently telling ESPN’s Brett Okamoto: "There is no status. I knew what he was doing.
"That's why I put [a mandatory title defense] into his contract. We both knew what was going on.
"I don't know, man. I don't think the guy wants to fight.
"I think he jumped in, grabbed some cash and went back to Canada."