When it comes to the debate of who is the GOAT when it comes to mixed martial arts, names including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jon Jones, and former two-weight champion, Georges St-Pierre are often mentioned amongst some lengthy competition, however Chase Hooper claims the Canadian should traverse the list as the best grappler ever.
Nurmagomedov, a former undisputed lightweight champion, called time on his professional mixed martial arts career back in 2020, most recently successfully defending his lightweight throne in a title unification clash with then-interim gold holder, Justin Gaethje.
And just earlier this month, heavyweight champion, Jones would successfully defend his heavyweight throne for the first time — stopping the returning former two-time gold holder, Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden.
As for former undisputed welterweight and middleweight kingpin, Georges St-Pierre, the Canadian would most recently feature inside the Octagon back in 2017, himself featuring at The Garden, on that occasion landing the 185lbs crown with an eventual rear-naked choke submission win over Michael Bisping.
Georges St-Pierre branded best MMA grappler of all-time
Often mentioned in the ongoing debate as to who is the greatest of all-time when it comes to mixed martial arts, according to current lightweight contender, Hooper, ex-two-weight champion, Georges St-Pierre should surpass both Nurmagomedov and Jones in the discussion.
“Who’s the best grappler in UFC history? I asked UFC lightweight Chase Hooper (@chase_hooper) in another game of “This or That”,” James Lynch posted on X.
Ending his career with a submission success, St-Pierre, regarded as a formidable offensive and defensive grappler during his tenure in combat sports, has racked up an impressive six separate submission wins — having plied his trade under the tutelage of decorated grappling coach, John Danaher in the past.
To go with his stoppage over Bisping via submission, St-Pierre has forced a submission over Frank Trigg, and two-time foe, Matt Hughes.
