Today, future UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre announced his retirement from mixed martial arts, bringing an end to one of the most storied careers in the game.
Naturally, his decision evoked messages of praise and well wishes. Check them out below:
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
Congrats on an amazing career @GeorgesStPierre pic.twitter.com/i54MxX3nL9
— Dana White (@danawhite) February 21, 2019
Thank you for everything you did for our sport @GeorgesStPierre you’re a living legend my friend
— Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) 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
🤙🏽 @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, @GeorgesStPierre. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 https://t.co/DLjeu0i5iO
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) February 21, 2019
respect. pic.twitter.com/W2FuAR0Zcu
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) February 21, 2019
Thank you, @GeorgesStPierre! 👏 Congrats on an incredible career! 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/Gzfj1vJUfO
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) February 21, 2019
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
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
Thank you for everything you’ve done for our sport @GeorgesStPierre you’re a whole model of a champ and a big inspiration for me. Enjoy you retirement.
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) February 21, 2019
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