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Stopping Penn in rematch (2009)
GSP dominated the outspoken B.J. Penn after a split-decision win in their first encounter. St-Pierre was accused of being illegally greased after Penn's corner stopped the one-sided fight in the fourth round.
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UFC 129 walkout vs. Jake Shields (2011)
GSP entered to a hero's welcome in front of a record-setting 55,000 fans at Rogers Centre in Toronto. It marked the UFC's first event in Toronto, as MMA became legal in Ontario only in 2010. The welterweight champion notched his sixth title defense.
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St-Pierre's epic career record 👊
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Submitting Bisping in return (2017)
GSP showed zero rust following a four-year hiatus from the Octagon. He became the fourth fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two weight classes after submitting Michael Bisping for the middleweight belt.
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When people tell me I can't do something, that's what excites me. It makes me perform better.
- Georges St-Pierre
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Knocking out Hughes to win gold (2006)
Hughes bested St-Pierre in their first meeting for the welterweight title. The Canadian not only avenged his first career loss in the rematch at UFC 65, but he captured gold for the first time in his illustrious Hall of Fame career.
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I'm very glad you won that fight, Matt, but I'm not impressed by your performance.
- Georges St-Pierre to then-champion Matt Hughes after his title defense at UFC 63 prior to their rematch
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Revenge against Matt Serra (2008)
"Rush" was determined to regain his welterweight title after a shocking loss to Matt Serra at UFC 69. He didn't disappoint a raucous Montreal crowd, securing a second-round TKO to become a two-time UFC champion.
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GSP remains a UFC legend 🐐
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