Don't Miss UFC 65: Bad Intentions

Go Kyokushin! George "Rush" St. Pierre will finally get his chance to earn his first UFC title, fighting against Matt Hughes.  Matt Hughes is one tough guy, and probably the best fighter to date to fight in the UFC.  However, that will change today when George "Rush" St. Pierre defeats Matt Hughes.  UFC aires tonight at 7pm CST.  If you have never seen St. Pierre fight before, this guy is one of the fastest, high flying fighters to come in a long time, possibly ever.  George St. Pierre trained in Kyokushin Karate his entire life after being threatened by bullies in school.  When his Kyokushin teacher passed away and he began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  “I was very sad...” Georges St Pierre trained Kyokushin Karate from the age of six to the age of sixteen years old, right up until his Karate master of ten years, Jean Couture, died from Lung Cancer. “When my Kyokushin Karate teacher died I wanted to stop Martial Arts.”.  George still wears the "Kanku" Kyokushin symbol to the ring on his headband. As for the pre battle jabs at each other, George has been very respectful and not said anything other than direct critics of Matt.  Matt on the other hand has blasted Canada and Canadians in general, as well as the French. From the Globe and Mail "You've done your bit. Well I'm from America and I think we're fighters, as a country. Look where we're at, we're all over. That's what I was talking about." said Matt Hughes So Canadians aren't fighters, Hughes was then asked. "I don't see you guys venturing out trying to help the world out, we'll say that," he responded. UFC president Dana White chimed in: "Put that in the headline, Matt Hughes hates Canadians. Pay-per-view Saturday night," said White. Hughes kept going. "Some of you guys definitely like to twist your words around, we'll see if that's what you do. But I've got no problem with Canada. I like Canada, as my web site goes I've got a lot of people in Canada who like me, ordering this, ordering that or just showing their support." "That just ended, that's over." said White to laughs. St. Pierre then entered the fray. "If Matt thinks there is no warrior in Canada, he's going to be in a war Saturday night, I can tell you that right now." Other fights taking place tonight.. Tim Sylvia Vs. Jeff Monson I would love to see Jeff Monson win this fight!  Tim Sylvia has had the belt far to long, as shows off his belt at every event that he can.  Not my style, therefore I would have to hope that Jeff Monson can win.  Jeff is the better fighter for sure.  However Tim Sylvia is an entire foot taller, and one crushing leg kick to the already short Jeff Monson, would end the fight early.  If Jeff Monson can move in quickly and close the gap, you will see Jeff Monson's hand raised in victory!  Tim Sylvia should win however with his height advantage, but I think it's all up to Jeff. Brandon Vera Vs. Frank Mir Frank Mir simply still looks far too out of shape to be able to pull off a win tonight.  Brandon "The Truth" Vera is 7 - 0 and some of his previous fights building up to tonight look to paint a picture of another loss for Frank Mir. Catch UFC 65 live on Pay Per View!

George "Rush" St. Pierre Statistics Nickname: Rush Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) Weight: 169 lb (77 kg) Nationality: Canadian Born: May 19, 1981  Born in: Saint-Isidore, Canada Fighting style: Kyokushin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Wrestling Kick Boxing Mixed martial arts record Wins: 12 By knockout 5 By submission 4 Losses: 1 Draws: 0

George "Rush" St. Pierre