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My Take
Georges St-Pierre earns my respect as the rare champion whose legacy rests as much on character as on dominance. Two UFC divisions conquered, yet what stays with me is his humility: the karate kid from rural Quebec who treated every opponent as a teacher and walked away from the sport on his own terms, healthy and gracious. In an industry that rewards trash talk, GSP proved that relentless preparation and politeness could be the most intimidating combination of all. His post-fighting pivot into acting feels like a bonus chapter. For me, he remains the blueprint for how greatness should carry itself.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Georges St-Pierre
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョルジュ・サンピエール
- Reading
- じょるじゅ・さんぴえーる
- Born
- May 19, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Saint-Isidore, Quebec, Canada
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter / Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner / amateur wrestler / actor / karateka
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Georges St-Pierre born?
Born May 19, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Georges St-Pierre from?
Georges St-Pierre is from Saint-Isidore, Quebec, Canada.
What does Georges St-Pierre do?
Georges St-Pierre works as mixed martial arts fighter, Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, amateur wrestler, actor, karateka.
How tall is Georges St-Pierre?
Georges St-Pierre is 178 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.