This chapter explores the immense pressures and challenges that mixed martial arts champions endure, including the scrutiny of titleholders and personal struggles during breaks from competition. It also addresses the critical issues of performance-enhancing drugs in the sport and advocates for improved testing and regulations.
Georges St. Pierre is a retired mixed martial artist who became a double champion in the UFC, holding belts in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions. He is widely considered to be one of the best fighters in MMA history.
Theo joins Georges St-Pierre in Montreal to chat about his disdain for fight day, coming back from adversity, his love of dinosaurs, and how he’s keeping his competitive spirit alive.