Legendary Georges St-Pierre clears air around Dana White’s MYSTERY UFC Super Fight that has fans hyped

After Dana White's announcement of mystery super fight, Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz 2 was rumored to be happening. Now, GSP clears the air.

GSP ends claims about fighting in Dana White's mystery super fight (via IMAGO/Instagram)

Recently, Dana White teased a super fight in the making for next year. Soon, fans started speculating and gathering information to know more about the mystery UFC super fight. As such, a rumor spread that Georges St-Pierre would return to the octagon and face Nick Diaz in UFC 300. However, GSP ended the speculations in a recent press conference.

Georges St-Pierre appeared as a commentator for the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5. As such, he answered a few questions from the journalists at the event. When asked whether he was part of the superfight, St-Pierre dismissed the idea and said he would never return to fight in MMA. Here is what he said:

Absolutely not! I promise you. I always told myself that I would not fight in a cage after the age of 40. I don’t say I’ll never compete in any combat sport event. But, a fight in a cage, professionally in a serious thing, for my legacy I will not do it.
Georges St-Pierre via media appearance for UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5

Further in the interview, GSP stated that he considered his legacy and health as two of the most important things in his life. As such, he didn’t want to tarnish his legacy or hinder his health in an attempt to get back to MMA. On that note, he mentioned a lot of fighters competing past their prime, leading to health issues later in life.

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Georges St-Pierre says he's no part of Dana White's 2024 superfight rumors.

"I always told myself that I would not fight in a cage after the age of 40." pic.twitter.com/5h7breJPEg
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) December 11, 2023

Georges St-Pierre retired from MMA in 2019 with an impeccable record of 26-2. He became a two-division UFC champion, winning the middleweight gold in his last fight against Michael Bisping. It was a comeback fight for ‘Rush’ as he took a four-year break for personal reasons. However, he soon vacated the middleweight title, citing health concerns, and retired from the sport completely.

George St-Pierre hopes to take on Nick Diaz in a grappling match

Georges St-Pierre is one of the all-time greats in MMA. A few months back, he teased a return to competition. As such, he was set to take on his former rival Nick Diaz in a grappling match in UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5. But, an injury forced him and Diaz out of it. GSP injured his shoulder, while Diaz injured his neck. However, St-Pierre made an appearance at the event as a commentator instead.

Georges St-Pierre still interested in competing opposite Nick Diaz (via MMA Mania/UFC)

Now, in the Fight Pass press conference, George St-Pierre stated that he hoped to fight Nick Diaz in the future. Although he was 42, he mentioned that he was super competitive and wanted to return to competition. As such, he was interested in competing in grappling and stand-up fighting.

Would love to see GSP vs Nick Diaz for the fight pass invitational grappling match ? pic.twitter.com/nbyOdIsr31
— Nick Newell’s Burner (@NickNewelBurner) July 13, 2023

Georges Dt-Pierre and Nick Diaz faced off in UFC 158. GSP put on a phenomenal performance to win the fight via unanimous decision. Now, after years, they were scheduled to go against each other in a grappling match. Fight fans were excited to watch the two veterans compete. But, the matchup was canceled as both the fighters got injured. However, GSP hoped to return in 2024 to compete.