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Is George St. Pierre The Next Megastar?

One thing went through my mind after Georges St. Pierre's awesome interview after destroying Matt Hughes:  The man isn't just the future of the UFC in terms of fighting style, but he may be the next mega star they've been waiting for.

Chuck Liddell made himself a superstar by winning 7 straight fights in convincing fashion, and by coaching the first Ultimate Fighter.  Georges St. Pierre may be on the cusp of a similar run.  I think he is going to crush Matt Serra, and once he does, there are a line of good fights available, but nobody jumps out as a big threat.  

In a lot of ways, Georges is a better face for the company than Chuck.  He doesn't come off as aloof, he has good looks for TV, and he really fights in a way that shows off everything great about MMA.

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Re: Is George St. Pierre The Next Megastar?
I have a feeling that his "french-ness" will always be a serious negative for some American fans.  
He seems a lot more personable than Liddell so perhaps that will help overcome the other things that will rub the mainstream audience the wrong way.

by pr0cs on Jan 2, 2008 10:49 AM EST reply actions  

Re: Is George St. Pierre The Next Megastar?
Anyone - ANYONE - who doesn't like GSP because he has a relationship to France in some form is a fucking idiot. The last thing we need is one of them claiming he or she is a fan of the sport.

by Luke Thomas on Jan 2, 2008 11:48 AM EST up reply actions  

Re: Is George St. Pierre The Next Megastar?
When I showed my friends video of Chuck Liddell, they were like, "Who is this redneck a-hole?  He looks like he's got a beer belly."  When I show them video of GSP, they're like, "Holy &*$#, this guy's a badass."

by CacophonyKid on Jan 2, 2008 11:14 AM EST reply actions  

Re: Is George St. Pierre The Next Megastar?
Yea I think Chuck tapped into the whole pro wrestling fan crowd pretty well.  He just looks like a drunken fat dude who knocks guys out.  

by Michael Rome on Jan 2, 2008 2:59 PM EST reply actions  

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