Twitter reacts to Georges St-Pierre’s retirement from MMA

Former UFC champ Georges St-Pierre retired today, bringing an end to one of the most prestigious careers in MMA history.

St-Pierre (26-2 MMA, 20-2 UFC) held a press conference in Montreal to declare that his fighting career is over due to a bevy of reasons. “Rush” is a surefire future UFC Hall of Famer after an octagon run that was unprecedented for a number of reasons.

The choice by St-Pierre to walk away came with a bevy of feedback from the MMA community. For more, check below for the top Twitter reactions to St-Pierre’s retirement from MMA.

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Thank you, 🇨🇦 @GeorgesStPierre. For everything. pic.twitter.com/iIltDOeNjT

— UFC (@ufc) February 21, 2019

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

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Let’s do it in November. After this fight you can retire. I grow up on your fights, and have nothing but respect for you, and I believe showed that to you George when you were in Moscow. But, it would be honor for me to share Octagon with one of the greatest fighters of all time. Let’s do it 155 lbs, or I give away 5lbs to you, cause you newer done 155. Well, it’s your choice 155 or 160, Montreal, NYC, Moscow or Abu Dhabi. Send me location my Friend 📍 #GSPvsKHABIB #ufc #mma #history #RUSSIAvsCANADA

A post shared by Khabib Nurmagomedov (@khabib_nurmagomedov) on Feb 20, 2019 at 9:31am PST

Hearing of Georges announcement tomorrow pic.twitter.com/Rm3xG2IRTt

— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) February 20, 2019

http://twitter.com/ALIAQUINTA/status/1098307894280216578

On jase …https://t.co/GcEN4VxPxB

— patrick cote (@patrick_cote) February 21, 2019

GSP was not fun to watch 🤷‍♂️

— Jake Smith (@UberSmitty) February 21, 2019

#GOAT #RESPECT https://t.co/BzOpUOg1Wv

— Leonardo Santos (@LeoSantosbjj) February 21, 2019

This fascinates me. Fight day was just about the only thing I DID like about being in MMA. Probably why he is one of the best ever, truly loving the grind is a strange and remarkable thing. https://t.co/30xvaxZmXY

— Sean O'Connell (@realOCsports) February 21, 2019

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Thank you @georgesstpierre

A post shared by Elliott Raymond (@elliottraymondfoto) on Feb 21, 2019 at 8:34am PST

Thank you for everything you’ve done for our sport @GeorgesStPierre you’re a role model of a champ and a big inspiration for me. Enjoy you retirement.

— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) February 21, 2019

Happy retirement to one of the best to ever do it 🙏 https://t.co/q6CZhj212b

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 21, 2019

GSP was a great role model on how to go about your career & not to let anything or anyone make you change who you are. I have the upmost respect for @GeorgesStPierre & he will be great at whatever he chooses to do next! #KenShamrock pic.twitter.com/PHA1yy3emR

— KEN SHAMROCK (@ShamrockKen) February 21, 2019

Thank you @GeorgesStPierre 🇨🇦🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/EEpXuMv4j9

— Ilir Latifi (@Latifimma) February 21, 2019

Oss! Thank you GSP 🙏🏼 https://t.co/vDKwVqOa8k

— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) 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

http://twitter.com/ChaelSonnen/status/1098715039677075457

Thanks bud. https://t.co/PqI2uZ3IeT

— éS (@EricSpicely) February 21, 2019

Thank you, @GeorgesStPierre. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 https://t.co/DLjeu0i5iO

— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) February 21, 2019

Félicitations pour l’incroyable carrière professionnelle @GeorgesStPierre !!! Parabéns pela incrível carreira George St Pierre !!! Congrats on your incredible career GSP !!!

— Demian Maia (@demianmaia) February 21, 2019

I was lucky enough to be able to train along side Georges St. Pierre many times throughout my career. Georges was always the consummate professional in everything he did, whether it be in… https://t.co/4P1q7YDVir

— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) February 21, 2019

RESPECT !! @GeorgesStPierre pic.twitter.com/CIr2uU82lU

— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) February 21, 2019

Even in his retirement he’s done it perfectly. Thank you @GeorgesStPierre for giving a lot of us someone to look up to. Enjoy your retirement. Cheers! https://t.co/qC1GTN3Ryl

— Saad Awad (@SAADMMA) 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

All the best in your endeavors Georges. @georgesstpierre
I’m sure I’m not the only one Georges has made his impact but also a whole country and an entire sport worldwide. Amazing to witness an individual grow to such heights and setting the bar for everyone. #andstill #goat pic.twitter.com/xpYmxQUoDa

— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) February 21, 2019

I am not impressed by your retirement

— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) February 21, 2019

Congrats on an amazing career @GeorgesStPierre pic.twitter.com/i54MxX3nL9

— Dana White (@danawhite) February 21, 2019

Now look at this video and you’ll understand why I wanted to fight with him, simply he’s one of the best оf all times. I just wanted to share cage with him while he’s active, that’s the… https://t.co/aYQf9mXKAY

— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) February 21, 2019

Une véritable légende. Je vous souhaite une excellente retraite, GSP. Thank you for representing Canada in the octagon with skill, sportsmanship and the heart of a champion. https://t.co/pMFKYIh1oP

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 21, 2019

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