Georges St-Pierre turns 45 next week, but the UFC Hall of Famer's phone is still ringing off the hook with fight offers. Despite hanging up his gloves in 2017 after a dominant championship win over Michael Bisping at UFC 217, the legendary French-Canadian remains one of the most sought-after names in combat sports.
Nearly nine years since his last official bout, St-Pierre—often called "Rush"—hasn't stepped back into the octagon, but that hasn't stopped promoters from coming calling. From MMA and boxing to wrestling and grappling, the offers keep rolling in, sometimes as often as once or twice a month.
"I get requests maybe once or twice a month for either fighting in MMA, boxing, wrestling, grappling—whatever," St-Pierre recently told MMA Junkie. "I had another one for Hype. I just tweaked my back a few weeks ago, and I don't know if it's a disk or what it is."
That back injury has put any potential comeback on ice for now. St-Pierre, who turns 45 on May 19, knows his body isn't what it used to be. After all, this is a fighter who retired on top—a rare feat in the brutal world of MMA. He walked away after capturing the middleweight title from Michael Bisping, cementing his legacy as one of the sport's all-time greats.
But don't count him out entirely. St-Pierre's UFC contract expired in 2022, opening the door for him to explore opportunities in other combat sports. However, he's not about to rush into anything. "I'm not saying I'm never going to do it," he explained. "Just right now, I'm starting this YouTube channel, and I have a lot of projects, and I want to be competing on my terms."
For a fighter known for his meticulous preparation and professionalism, that means waiting until everything feels right—from his health to his schedule. "I was stressed for a very long period of time in my life, and in summer I like to keep with my friends, my family to keep the freedom," St-Pierre said. "If I do it, it might be more in fall."
Whether it's a grappling match, a boxing exhibition, or even a return to MMA, St-Pierre is open to the possibilities—but only on his own terms. For now, fans will have to wait and see if "Rush" makes one more run, or if his legacy remains perfectly preserved in the Hall of Fame.
