{"id":41709,"date":"2026-02-06T09:13:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T14:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/georges-st-pierre-predicts-current-ufc-champion-is-set-to-outshine-him-and-cement-goat-status\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T09:13:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T14:13:31","slug":"georges-st-pierre-predicts-current-ufc-champion-is-set-to-outshine-him-and-cement-goat-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/georges-st-pierre-predicts-current-ufc-champion-is-set-to-outshine-him-and-cement-goat-status\/","title":{"rendered":"Georges St-Pierre Predicts Current UFC Champion is Set to Outshine Him and Cement GOAT Status"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/georges-st-pierre-predicts-current-ufc-champion-is-set-to-outshine-him-and-cement-goat-status\/#Georges_St-Pierre_believes_Ilia_Topuria_has_the_potential_to_become_MMAs_all-time_best\" >Georges St-Pierre believes Ilia Topuria has the potential to become MMA\u2019s all-time best<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/georges-st-pierre-predicts-current-ufc-champion-is-set-to-outshine-him-and-cement-goat-status\/#Ilia_Topuria_sets_sights_on_a_historic_three-division_championship_goal_that_St-Pierre_never_pursued\" >Ilia Topuria sets sights on a historic three-division championship goal that St-Pierre never pursued<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>Georges St-Pierre suggests that a new competitor might soon join the heated &#8220;greatest of all time&#8221; conversation in MMA.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The iconic Georges St-Pierre is widely recognized as a top contender for GOAT recognition, boasting a remarkable career inside the Octagon with two championship titles in different weight classes.<\/p>\n<p>He has often been mentioned in the same breath as legends like Jon Jones and Anderson Silva, with a recent Bloody Elbow poll ranking St-Pierre second only to Jones.<\/p>\n<p>This rivalry for the top spot is expected to grow fiercer in the coming years, and GSP is optimistic that a major UFC star could disrupt the current hierarchy if they maintain their dominant performances.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"inline-links\">\n<li><strong>Latest news:<\/strong> BKFC manager breaks down why Conor McGregor\u2019s upcoming UFC commitment feels different this time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Georges_St-Pierre_believes_Ilia_Topuria_has_the_potential_to_become_MMAs_all-time_best\"><\/span>Georges St-Pierre believes Ilia Topuria has the potential to become MMA\u2019s all-time best<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Few fighters have exhibited as much commanding strength on MMA\u2019s biggest stages as Ilia Topuria.<\/p>\n<p>The undefeated 17-0 Spanish phenom has triumphed in all nine of his UFC outings, securing titles in both the lightweight and featherweight divisions.<\/p>\n<p>Topuria\u2019s knockout victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 crowned him the 155-pound champion and extended his list of high-profile victims, which includes Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski, all felled by his formidable KO power.<\/p>\n<p>Next, Topuria is expected to face interim champion Justin Gaethje, possibly in a high-profile bout at the White House this June.<\/p>\n<p>If the rising star continues to defeat top contenders as he has, St-Pierre has indicated that he\u2019s on track to claim GOAT status.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWithout a doubt, if Ilia Topuria keeps this pace and level of performance, he\u2019ll become the greatest of all time,\u201d St-Pierre told Alvaro Colmenero in an interview featured in Colmenero\u2019s book.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe just needs to stay focused and avoid distractions,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"inline-links\">\n<li><strong>Looking back:<\/strong> Nick Diaz followed exactly what the referee warned him about while landing punches on his UFC opponent in the opening round<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><\/div><figcaption title=\"LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 28: Ilia Topuria of Spain reacts to his win over Charles Oliveira of Brazil in the UFC lightweight championship bout during the UFC 317 event at T-Mobile Arena on June 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger\/Zuffa LLC)\">Photo by Chris Unger\/Zuffa LLC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ilia_Topuria_sets_sights_on_a_historic_three-division_championship_goal_that_St-Pierre_never_pursued\"><\/span>Ilia Topuria sets sights on a historic three-division championship goal that St-Pierre never pursued<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ilia Topuria\u2019s ambitions go beyond just making history.<\/p>\n<p>After exiting featherweight to become the 10th UFC fighter to hold titles in two different weight classes, he is already aiming higher.<\/p>\n<p>Topuria aspires to become the first UFC athlete to capture championships in three weight divisions.<\/p>\n<p>Securing a third belt would certainly boost his claim to the GOAT title, validating St-Pierre\u2019s belief in his extraordinary potential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This development is thrilling for fight fans because it signals the rise of a new superstar who could redefine greatness in MMA. Topuria\u2019s pursuit of a historic third title not only adds fresh excitement but could also push the sport\u2019s competitive standards to unprecedented heights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Georges St-Pierre suggests that a new competitor might soon join the heated &#8220;greatest of all time&#8221; conversation in MMA. The iconic Georges St-Pierre is widely recognized as a top contender for GOAT recognition, boasting a remarkable career inside the Octagon with two championship titles in different weight classes. 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