According to The Fight Network, Former UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre has found himself a new camp to train at. Pierre has official become part of Greg Jackson's camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
From The Fight Network:Highly regarded New Mexico coach Greg Jackson says he and his fighters expect to log a lot of air miles to Montreal in the coming months, with the recent addition of Quebec native Georges St. Pierre to his stable. St. Pierre recently dropped his trainer, ex-Soviet Special Forces sniper Victor Vargotsky, in favor of the Albuquerque-based Jackson, who mentors fighters like Rashad Evans, Nate Marquardt and Keith Jardine. St. Pierre hosted the trio for a two-week training camp at his home in Candiac. St. Pierre… feels he made the best decision to help himself evolve as a fighter.
Under Jackson's camp are many well-known fighters, such as: Rashad Evans, Jason McDonald, Nathan Marquardt, Keith Jardine, and Joey Villasenor.
Georges St. Pierre most recently lost his WW title to Matt Serra by TKO at UFC 69.
Pierre is set to face Josh Koscheck at UFC 74, set to take place on August 25. Headlining the card will be current UFC HW champ Randy Couture, as he will put his belt on the line against Gabriel Gonzaga.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Greg Jackson Welcomes St. Pierre
Posted by Masson Liang at 11:49 AM
Tags: Gabriel Gonzaga, Georges St. Pierre, Greg Jackson, Josh Koscheck, Randy Couture, UFC 74
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