'I Despised Fighting' - Georges St-Pierre Reveals His True Thoughts On Fighting

Patrick Bet-David Podcast Episode 154. In this short clip, Georges St-Pierre discusses how he truly feels about fighting professionally.
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[@kiwi-freedom5113]

There is no courage without fear. This is one wise dude.

[@Bak3r361]

“There is no courage without fear”.

[@truthwooph4083]

I'm pretty sure George Washington wasn't afraid of his own shadow... but sure... emasculation is normal... embrace it...

[@infini.tesimo]

He's my favorite fighter to ever be in MMA. Inspired me to lose lots of fat back in the day. 110lbs to be exact.

[@jimmytheradical]

Absolutely agree, I don’t think ill ever see another fighter I respect as much as this guy. When they say “women want to be with him, men want to be him”, I’d like to be (like) him, he’s a hero

[@truthwooph4083]

You respect a coward who was scared and never tried to win ? You a huge Royce Gracie fan too !? 😂 If you are going to respect anyone, respect Conor, he goes out their and fights win or lose he lives with it, no regrets, that's a man...Same goes for Khabib, and Cain ...stop supporting pussies...it's cringe..

[@TheAliisawesome]

Congrats brother!

[@8092DJ]

Zzzzz

[@h_iii]

More power to you man. You left a champion, it looks like your finances are good, and you don't have any major chronic injuries. I'm honestly glad you are the way you are!

[@TheRichie213]

I love GSP. So humble yet so dangerous. I'm so glad he has respect and doesn't talk a bunch of crap like Conor.

[@truthwooph4083]

Conor never lost to a jobber so....Conor actually fights to win...so... Who even considers gap a goat in 2022, people were pissed he won the decision over Hendricks for a reason...and it wasn't that gap was a great fighter.. This interview explains a lot...even why I never really got into gaps fights... fighting to win via points is lame...

[@civilwarwasaninsidejob7405]

@@truthwooph4083 Conor has lost to two jobbers: Artemij Sitenkov and Joseph Duffy. And GSP is worth 30 million and has no signs of CTE or long term affects. How is that lame?

[@truthwooph4083]

@@civilwarwasaninsidejob7405 I was having a bad day my bad 🤗

[@richardmorris7063]

The clever trash talk sold fights was hilarious & he generally backed it up.Beating up old men in bars ain't cool.

[@richardmorris7063]

He defended his belt,didn't fight midgets & didn't fight old drunk men!!

[@beenay18]

I should not be afraid to admit that i am afraid.

[@zacharylefebvre3349]

Discipline is doing what you hate but doing it like you love it

[@satsubatsu347]

Lube up your ass and smile, I've a pineapple with your name on it... We call it "Discipline."

[@hashiralvi1183]

Mike Tyson said that

[@truthwooph4083]

@@hashiralvi1183 a rapist hmmmm....almost like being a sellout is directly connected with being a bad person ....who could of seen that coming ?

[@erikmorales17]

Don’t forget Nick Diaz was the one who inspired GSP to admit the fear. That interview where nick said if u ain’t scared u ain’t gonna win

[@ErgoProxy12345]

@Optimus Mgtow my guess would be that if you are too confident, you risk underestimating your opponent.

[@ErgoProxy12345]

@Optimus Mgtow my guess would be that if you are too confident, you risk underestimating your opponent.

[@WarriorEsoteric]

No he wasn’t, it’s just a coincidence that Nick felt the same

[@trumpisgod2535]

Nick doesn’t inspire or teach anybody anything he’s a dummy with a wisp

[@hurrifanc.3434]

@@WarriorEsoteric no such thing as coincidences

[@gaidenrocx1]

GSP's intellect is next level

[@craigmiller6451]

Loved to watch him fight.

[@joe17390]

I love GSP attitude towards sport, and his mentality, what makes him so special. Extraordinary guy!

[@Raynzia]

GSP is a lot like Khabib. He has true respect and dedication to the mastery of MMA. A true competitor in combat sports but isn't there just to hurt and humiliate opponents for the sake of a quick buck and a booster shot to their own ego. You can't help but admire and respect people like these who are so committed to their craft.

[@Turnpost2552]

Khabib is not arrogant at all tf

[@superstar_h_gamer5211]

Gsp actually defended the title consistently

[@swagonometry9893]

@@Turnpost2552 that's what he said. He said GSP is like Khabib

[@GaithouKabui-m4l]

Bro say khabib is like a GSP..not GSP like a khabib

[@pulsefirefitness]

Fear is power. Embrace it. Thanks, GSP

[@Byorin]

Wooo! That’s wisdom from a champion. I remember people always telling me that there’s nothing to fear when I fight and that I was too feminine if I felt scared. That never made sense to me. Fear is a part of being human. It can be very helpful. Georges just explained it better than I ever could, and he’s a legend in MMA.

[@jimmytheradical]

Fear is there to hold your hand as you make your way along the jagged cliffs of life and death

[@truthwooph4083]

Is George gay? serious question

[@Byorin]

@@truthwooph4083 I don’t think he is. He’s never claimed to be anyway.

[@IordanIovkov]

There are many people in combat sports who are psychopathic or at least in the neighborhood. Fighting really is enjoyable to them, so when they are saying there's nothing to fear, well... they are literally fearless.

[@musashidanmcgrath]

Without fear there is no courage. To have no fear is to be either psychotic or foolish.

[@InvestBetter.]

Some people like the art of war, the act of fighting Some people don't, but like what it brings them.

[@RicardoRangel-ll7dp]

@@Thomas-wm7qf Exactly I love the military. The discipline, training, the abilities it gives me to defend myself, all of the above. However I am glad I never had to use my skills in real live. 20 year in the military and never had to see war.

[@ftmws293]

@@Thomas-wm7qf lies I know two people who not only like it but love it. Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland. You can’t tell me that these two guys don’t love fighting.

[@SM-qd7po]

@@Thomas-wm7qf Reminds me of what Nick Diaz said. "People who say they like to fight are lying. No one likes getting punched in the face" or something of that nature.

[@truthwooph4083]

@@Thomas-wm7qf lol no ... Did you even listen ? Gap admittied he did this purely for the fame and money...he never liked fighting...if he could make that same money sitting at home ...he would of never got in the cage period... And you respect that ? While claiming to be a proud communist ? Really !?

[@micahhayes8770]

I feel him. I was like this in HS playing football on game day. Scared I was going to get hurt or drop a pass. But once I got that 1st hit in was good and loved playing.

[@ebonhawk7801]

I had the worst stomach aches before practice and games and it would all go away after the first play

[@Jaxon_FG24]

This is so accurate .. I used to have hella nervousness pre game and the thoughts were 1. Getting seriously hurt 2. Hurting opponent or 3. Making mistake letting team down. But like you said after that first sense of contact I turned into gladiator and didn’t care at all.. it’s so odd revisiting those emotions nowadays lol

[@Jaxon_FG24]

I love how people who’ve played a physical sport all relate the same no matter the level of play 😂🤝

[@micahhayes8770]

@@ebonhawk7801 practice?? I loved practice. I would go off. If we could have played our games at our practice field I would have been 1st team All State. I never felt comfortable at our game day stadium, the crowed and our oversized jerseys.

[@truthwooph4083]

Why even play if you are scared 😂 I never got scared, it's a sport, The only thing I fear is liberals, Because I know it's inevitable I'm going to neck one of these fuckers one day and go down for it...that's something to fear.. Breaking your arm ? Meh, I'm white I've experienced worse in my life, like government approved racism ....

[@unitedred1999]

Every time I listen to GSP, I feel like I learned something. "I should not be afraid to admit that I'm afraid" This quote sums up how deep his fighting philosophy was. He was truly a gifted fighter but also a deep thinker and a somewhat underrated philosopher. Its rare to find guys like him in the world of MMA. I can only think of Israel & Khabib & neither of them are as self reflective as George. Thanks for inspiring us with your words brother! Hope to see you as a coach sometime.

[@truthwooph4083]

George never liked fighting... Khabib does... but you think George is more worthy of respect !? Khabib retired because his father died... Gap retired because the competition was catching up and he was starting to sweat....he know his time at the top was over so he ran away... What a man...

[@4homemail]

Don’t feel. Learn!

[@tonybleau6219]

GOAT 🐐. Of course I'm not the level of fighter GSP is but I completely understand his mindset because I'm the same before even sparring and exhibitions and my anxiety and stress always translate to boosted reflexes and speed but best of all, will to survive. It's as if you think you're going to die and you're fighting for your life the entire time and that makes any man dangerous. It's much harder to beat a man fighting for his life than fighting for win or a check.

[@truthwooph4083]

When did gsp knock someone out ? When did gsp tap someone out ? His not a fighter bro, his a point's collector, and his fights were boring because of it...

[@tonybleau6219]

@@truthwooph4083 You sir, are an absolute tool Look everyone, the class stooge telling people how fighting works LMFAO

[@sugarbear1225]

What an awesome human being💯

[@josephinman3037]

You can see it on gsp's face when he's fighting, he's not playing. Even during a fight when he high fives Matt Hughes, he's so tense. Self honesty is an amazing thing, or rather being able to admit your feelings to yourself and everyone else, it might be powerful.

[@pedrod.7576]

How to refreshing to find out that of the greatest is also a solid human being.

[@GodofDisco]

I am way more afraid of a man who admits his fear and has courage than a man who lies & says he has no fear.

[@saimaabbas5835]

Well said

[@DenisDamulira23]

Yup, #MikeTyson said the same thing. He was always afraid so we worked out like crazy

[@truthwooph4083]

He never raped a woman or took performance enhancing drugs either... 😉

[@Jerry-hj1lb]

GSP, SPIDER-MAN, DJ, KN, best fighters ever!!!! Thankful to see most of their fights.

[@robdegregorio6508]

Classy guy.

[@jimreadey4837]

Georges: Anxiety is just excitement without the breath. When we feel heightened energy moving through our body, we need to make sure our breath is full and spacious in order to accommodate it. If our breathing becomes shallow or constricted, our brain and nervous system interprets our present state as "afraid" (vs. energized and excited). Once you accepted your fear, no doubt you -- simultaneously -- began to breathe in a more relaxed way.

[@AndrewJamesMcQuinn]

There is no courage without fear.

[@psatreasure1705]

THANK YOU FOR THIS INTERVIEW WITH GSP! GREAT CONTENT!

[@richardmorris7063]

In about 2004 before George was champ I started following mma & George " Rush" St Pierre was my favorite. Still my favorite to this day but for different reasons. So cerebral,so honest,what a true mixed martial artist should b.The closest he ever got to disrespect was his funniest one liner" You're performance does not impress me"!LOL!!!!

[@CharlesDaniel7114]

Georges is a top dude

[@chrismale9976]

What a great guy

[@CRL365]

Damn Pat, over a minute in and you’re still asking the question

[@satsubatsu347]

The chess game of fighting: Don't get hit. The science of fighting: Don't get hit. Main take away: Don't get hit. It isn't fun.

[@belialah]

Basically what I felt when playing 🎹. I love everything about the 🎹 except playing in public.

[@szahmad2416]

When you go back after this and look at GSP's matches - for example, against Josh Koscheck - and realize the driving force behind all his technical prowess and athleticism was this fear, it really gives you a new perspective.

[@mellonhead9568]

I hate fighting too.... the only reason i want to box is because i want to perfect the art of fighting and that means in the ring and not in my imagination. I just love expressing my self but to really perfect fighting i need to get in that ring...... god have mercy on my soul

[@seferino]

Gsp is the Samurai of MMA. 👏👏👏😎😎😎

[@chhuntley5616]

Brilliant Post

[@konohagakurejonin4461]

GSP becoming a martial arts sage after retiring.

[@gonzaloveloso2891]

Larry Bird said the same line """I AM WORRIED THAT THERE IS SOMEBODY IS OUT PRACTICING ME""

[@topnotch4564]

Amen.

[@johnnyfive8748]

LEGEND

[@truthwooph4083]

Lol what ? So you're saying 50 can't is a goat rapper ? He had massive impact to be certain...but.. greatest of all time ? When you retire after two albums ? Not even ... Same with gsp....he admits he did this as a job and nothing more...and the number of fights his had this past decade proves his words are true... So yeah, can you even be considered a goat of something when you never respected it in the first place ?

[@rolandhill8226]

Don't know enough about this great fighter to say much that counts, I guess. But every time I've listened to him I've been impressed. Everyone has a dark side, GSP no doubt included, so I'm sure he isn't perfect. That may indeed be so, but I'll continue to see him as something special and a person with class until I come across anything about him that speaks differently about him to me.

[@onlymybest9162]

The GSP Koscheck 2nd fight was one of if not georges best fights of his career

[@tigergamming]

Did you watch his fight against Trigg ?

[@BryanGrier]

Fear is very powerful when used correctly. When you are running out of gas in your workouts think about the guy across from you beating you because you are out of gas...you will get at least one more push before failure. Works every time.

[@SoulfurySaga]

Sounds like how Batman got out of the prison when he was afraid again!

[@truthwooph4083]

This explains why he never returned once he got rich and famous.... It was a job to him and nothing more... Sorry but that automatically disqualifies you from the goat convo.... people will disagree and that's cool...that's just my feelings on it..

[@tmass1]

tyson was always scared. then he'd walk out there with no robe and easily flatline people in a couple seconds. keep that in mind

[@Twelvehourpowernap]

Very interesting

[@gabbb75]

GSP the GOAT

[@sillysnow80]

Why are the guys who say "I don't like it" the sports they are playing at interviews are usually the best at it.

[@Jack-j9v]

As much as one must adore GSP it’s not true, certainly at least in all sports, say football, if you play with fear man it’s obvious you will not be the best version of yourself, fighting, he might just be right, being the GOAT and all that, arguably :)

[@zozoartstudio4727]

Champs admit fear. Mike Tyson admitted it.

[@truthwooph4083]

He also raped a woman and is racist, role model of the year ? 😂

[@roydaone]

It sounded like fighting was his J.O.B.

[@truthwooph4083]

Yes, that exactly what he said bro, his not playing an NFL game with one arm...his the almighty George Saint Pierre ..... His above all that... Meanwhile people destroy themselves competing in triathlons for free purely for the fun and they are passionate about it....just saying... George isn't a real athlete by definition, and as long as he admits it, I'm cool,

[@aformula4198]

GSP in better shape than some fighters

[@lukevaughan259]

goat

[@jeremiahmartin2413]

Wow

[@dylanmartino7975]

I’m gonna try to explain this the best as possible. Okay so just because you train harder then everyone else doesn’t mean you’re gonna win 🤷🏼‍♂️ ur opponent is training just as hard as you an it only takes one punch or someone to have leverage to knock you out or tap you out. also training and making weight gets you exhausted not just physically but emotionally. So doing all that work and preparing for what could be a 30 second KO or tap out. Especially when your getting paid nothing is it really worth it ? Only a few handful of boxers not Even UFC fighters get the big pay day. The gypsy king, money may, pac, Canelo and Connor who else is really making millions 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@robertomastrangelo6421]

Of course training harder than your opponent doesn't mean that you're certainly going to win; on the other hand, not training as hard as your opponent is almost certainly make you lose. I don't get what you mean when you say "only a few are making millions"; the vast majority of people who play whatever sport doesn't get paid at all but they do it just the same.

[@truthwooph4083]

@@robertomastrangelo6421 agreed Johnathan Thurston played a rugby match with one goddamn arm because he knew people were relying on him .... I don't think gsp is built like that... Heck gsp retired right after he made his money.... My point is gsp is a terrible role model in the same way gangsta rappers are...sure they advocate for getting to the money...but it's in the scummiest way possible.... I'd rather be respected like Thurston who's still living good btw...then be rich like gsp but never truly have the respect....

[@myguy2143]

Paid nothing? GSP is a multimillionaire. Sam Alvey, a guy who has lost literally 9 of his last 10 fights said he has made over 1.3 million in his UFC career. Thats a lot more than average guy will make in 7 years.

[@GoncualoAlvez]

GSP Mind Jedi Aikido 9th Degree black belt

[@jeriah4k218]

Basically gsp didn’t like all the pressure of fighting

[@chrisrobinson2180]

Makes sense since he makes every excuse not to fight

[@daebak7370]

Lol

[@antun88]

This guy should have been a goat in some other sport, a "normal" sport where you don't have to literally beat someone unconscious to become a champion.

[@ghostdjnoun7157]

respect him don't watch your android

[@brentjewers1627]

Lol this here is the real top G

[@timurjack8773]

I doubt he hated all of it

[@truthwooph4083]

I think he did or why say this for ? This is a case where being honest makes you look bad, so I can't see him saying it if it's not true...

[@LeadLeftLeon]

When azzked what it like immediately after a fight 4-time kickboxing world champ Andrew Tate responded RELIEF. Smart guys know they’re in there with another killer who trained for months to take their head off

[@truthwooph4083]

Why do it if that's the case ? I understand getting nervous because you are worried your going to drop the ball or something from an easy pass... (NFL) But to genuinely be afraid !? I don't think you should even be out there of that's the case, you are a liability to everyone...what if you get yourself seriously hurt due to your modernized feminist beliefs !? Now the real man who mangled you has to feel bad about it for the rest of his life "I broke this boys neck, it's my fault his in a wheelchair for the rest of his life" Nah ....it's the fault of the whimp who put himself in that situation in the first place despite not being built for it....

[@cappy0023]

Makes sense. Only a sociopath actually enjoys fighting.

[@RKO1988]

No soyboy , some people actually like the sport they hate waiting in the training camps see Brock LESNAR, Chuck, Jon Jones , BJ Penn, Wanderlei Silva, Masvidal , Rampage

[@user-qp6vg9ho8u]

David ‘Tank’ Abbot comes to mind…

[@LAKASOMEBODEE]

@@RKO1988 great sociopath examples lol

[@redditsubcultureking6399]

I agree with Craig . All those people you named are spychopaths but that is not a bad thing just different people then us

[@truthwooph4083]

@@RKO1988 100% George is promoting the soy boy lifestyle, my genuine question is, is he gay ? I'm not being rude he just looks and talks like one...and I've never seen him around women, he doesn't talk about his kids...so....

[@puppiesgoesrawr]

yo why is GSP hanging with this amateur interviewer? The guy can't string up a concise sentence to save his life. A national treasure wasted on this goons

[@scottsimon769]

Last 🤬 💩

[@franklee1205]

A lot of lieing+ fooling yourself) in top level, anything ( fake it ....☝️) Los gain radio ..... acceptance 😔. ...attitude through the worst.. determines ...next outcome... ( Great interviewer responses👍👍👍👍 !!