Georges St. Pierre Officially Retires, Says He’s ‘Thankful’ to Go out on Top

Tim Daniels@TimDanielsBRTwitter LogoFeatured ColumnistFebruary 21, 2019
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 04:  Georges St-Pierre of Canada celebrates after defeating Michael Bisping of England in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 217 event inside Madison Square Garden on November 4, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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MMA legend Georges St-Pierre officially announced his retirement Thursday after a career highlighted by UFC welterweight and middleweight championship reigns.

“In combat sports, you should retire on top,” he told reporters. “I’m thankful I get to do that.”

Ariel Helwani @arielhelwani

GSP says goodbye. https://t.co/BOMQM0sOsq

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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