**GSP confirms contract negotiations with UFC**

[Bmartin89]

Ariel Helwani was on the mma beat one time and said he talked to someone close to GSP and they said he maid 10 million dollars a fight.

 

[milliniar]

Another excuse by gsp... How many is that now?

He'll sign the deal once UFC finds a big name lw for him to beat up

Except this is not a new "excuse", when he was promoting the Hayabusa glory fight gloves when they premiered he was asked about fighting and he mentioned his contact was different than other fighters due to his sponsors and it is something that would have to worked out before he fought again.

 

[Feynman]

Please pardon any Google Translate weirdness:

"Georges St-Pierre on Tuesday confirmed he was in negotiations with the UFC for a return to the Octagon.
"It's true, we speak and we are on good terms," he told The micro RDS. "Anything can happen, we will see what will happen in the coming weeks, the coming months. "
The former champion welterweight world continues however to maintain the mystery and avoids say more, smirking.

"I can not tell you a scoop, if a news is the UFC that will decide the way out to her. I can say that I am on good terms with them. But sometimes we do not agree on some things. "
This is the question of sponsors is currently one of the main points of dispute, whereas before, it was the quality of drug testing that was the subject of friction between the two parties. The UFC banned athletes to wear on their jerseys logos other than the Reebok with a few exceptions, as is the case with energy drink Monster.

"There are many things, but I will not go into details. My contract is very old, it was done even before Reebok entered the UFC, so there are several things that come into play. "

The latest release of Georges St-Pierre in the Octagon dates back to 2013. Its unusual presence near the cage at the gala UFC 196 opponent Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, especially fueled rumors. Rumors that had yet no real basis on GSP. "I went to Vegas because I had friends who were there. McGregor was supposed to fight against Dos Anjos, and if he had won, he would have become the first fighter to have two titles in two different weight classes so I wanted to go there to pay my respect. Unfortunately, the fight was canceled and it was replaced by Nate Diaz, but it's been an incredible fight and we got what we paid for. "

In this regard, should a gain of "Notorious," many expected to see the winner of the challenge Quebecers for a possible confrontation. If the surprise victory of Diaz prevented the possibility that this scenario happens, it's certainly not that GSP would have gone forward.

"I'm never going to challenge someone who fights in a lighter weight class than mine. It was not my position. It was his show, his show. If he wanted to, he would have. I do not know if it was in his plans, but I was there to see a fight, not to instigate a possible fight. "

If the return is confirmed, it should not, however, necessarily expect it to happen at the historic UFC 200 will take place on 9 July. "

"No need to be 200, I know there will be Conor McGregor who will fight against Nate Diaz, and with that they will already have a good map.

"We will see what will happen, again there are things I can not say. It depends on the level of my agents and the UFC, we will see what is best for us and for them. "

 

[613]

Why would it be foolish?Every WW on the planet dreams of fighting Gsp.

Because GSP will only fight a few times for them. He isn't coming back for 10 plus fights. He will take one or two big fights (which Bellator can't give him. Bendo is not a big fight or an interesting fight) and retire. Bellator might have to dish out 10 million a fight for GSP. Thats a lot of money to pay to a short term investment. Viacom isn't letting them pay that to any fighter, even GSP.

 

[blitzk]

The game has changed from when GSP was reigning champion; big fights are in the 7 figures now and there's way more mainstream coverage (platforms to promote his sponsors).
PPV points and UFC money would surpass whatever money he gets from sponsors for the fight alone. I doubt that's the real issue here.

 

[Shapky86]

We shall see

 

[Dbreiden83080]

He is fucking GSP.. Let him wear whatever he wants. Literally every fighter on the roster hates that Reebok deal..

 

[Shapky86]

The game has changed from when GSP was reigning champion; big fights are in the 7 figures now and there's way more mainstream coverage (platforms to promote his sponsors).
PPV points and UFC money would surpass whatever money he gets from sponsors for the fight alone. I doubt that's the real issue here.

Then what do you think

 

[mastodon06]

I feel like it's almost like Rocky V where Tommy Gunn was never really the champ in the ppls eyes because Rocky had just retired and everyone felt he could beat him. I feel like GSP is still the number 1 WW and he could beat Lawler.

I would favor GSP as well. I doubt Robbie can stop his double, or his top control.

 

[Mr.Maelstrom]

Huge GSP fan. Nothing would be bigger than him returning, getting his belt back. That moment would define the sport across 2 different eras.

But shit, man. Lotta fucking murderers at WW who haven't sat out for years. WW's are big as fuck now, look at Tom Breese.. Guys dont come back better than before in sports in damn near every scenario. If anyone can do it, GSP would be the guy. But he just can't do it.

 

[Dbreiden83080]

UFC should have gotten Under Armour as the sponsor. brand is hot as hell right now and achieving remarkable growth. that was the kind of sponsor the UFC needed.

Yeah and they pay GSP a shit load of money, to rep their brand. He might be telling the UFC he doesn't have to wear UA, in the cage but can't wear Reebok either..

 

[Dbreiden83080]

If GSP returns he fights Lawler right away.. Please make it happen..

 

[613]

The game has changed from when GSP was reigning champion; big fights are in the 7 figures now and there's way more mainstream coverage (platforms to promote his sponsors).
PPV points and UFC money would surpass whatever money he gets from sponsors for the fight alone. I doubt that's the real issue here.

The game really hasn't changed that much. Most PPVs actually sold better back when GSP was champ. Now only Ronda and Conor really sell huge

 

[Cake4Breakfast]

"Gorge St. Peter." Reebok

 

[Prime Ang]

"Gorge St. Peter." Reebok

lmfao

 

[blitzk]

Then what do you think

I think it's leverage to get more money and get the fans fired up against Reebok and the UFC in the way.

 

[method115]

GSP moves to Bellator it seriously changes the landscape of mma

lol like that's even a possibility. Bellator couldn't even afford to talk with Reem because his starting point for negotiations was already to high. Now you have someone like GSP who is worth even more. Bellator can't even afford to talk to GSP let a lone pay him to fight.

 

[blitzk]

The game really hasn't changed that much. Most PPVs actually sold better back when GSP was champ. Now only Ronda and Conor really sell huge

But it has. Not so much in PPV buys perhaps, but it's all about the big fights now, not titles. And those fights pay much more that GSP ever got and he now has a chance to be on that tier with Ronda and Conor. You think he's gonna say no? Fuck the title, he'll be rich. He just has to play his cards right and I think that's what he's doing.
He's not fighting for glory anymore.

 

[method115]

So I guess this is the big fights DW was talking about. I'm assuming they want him on the 200 card.

 

[Dbreiden83080]

The idea that the UFC would offer or suggest that GSP, the UFC cash cow for years and one of the biggest stars ever in MMA should ever accept a shitty 40 grand per fight for sponsor money from Reebok is a hilarious joke.. GSP made like 4-5 mil per fight and he is going to accept 40 grand?? Yeah okay Dana..