It's official. Georges St-Pierre is back in the ranks of the UFC champions.
After nearly four years away from the Octagon, GSP defeated Michael Bisping via third-round submission to take the belt away in the main event of UFC 217 from Madison Square Garden in New York City.
If there were any questions about ring rust in terms of his form, GSP answered them right away. The new middleweight appeared smooth from the opening bell, establishing his jab and threatening with kicks early.
Rush was the aggressor throughout the first round, stalking down Bisping and scoring his first takedown of the fight in the final minute of the first round.