Why Didn’t GSP Vs. Silva Happen? Compensation, Catchweight, And Drug Tests
Georges St. Pierre and Anderson Silva are two of the greatest UFC fighters, yet their highly anticipated matchup never materialized. St. Pierre revealed that he turned down the fight due to compensation and weight class concerns. Despite negotiations in 2012, the super fight remained unfulfilled, leaving fans to speculate on what could have been.
- ▪Georges St. Pierre vs. Anderson Silva is considered one of the greatest UFC fights that never happened.
- ▪St. Pierre expressed that he needed better compensation to fight Silva at a higher weight class.
- ▪Negotiations for the super fight took place in 2012 but ultimately did not result in a match.
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