UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and interim welterweight champ Carlos Condit will clash in the UFC 154 main event November 17 in Montreal. St-Pierre and Condit, along with UFC President Dana White, took part in a media conference call this afternoon to discuss the upcoming fight and field questions from reporters.
Some topics of discussion included:
- UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva’s expected ringside appearance at UFC 154
- The importance of having GSP back healthy as it relates to the UFC’s PPV business
- Condit’s reaction to the potential GSP vs. Silva match-up and Silva’s expected UFC 154 appearance
- GSP working with Rory MacDonald as he prepares for B.J. Penn
- What makes GSP such a big Pay-Per-View draw
- GSP’s reaction to fan criticism
- Why Condit will NOT be fighting Anderson Silva if he defeats GSP
- High ticket prices for certain UFC 154 tickets and ticket sales
- Where Nick Diaz fits in the 170-pound picture when he returns and GSP’s thoughts on Diaz
- Condit’s coaching situation with Greg Jackson not being involved and GSP’s relationship with Jackson
- The three location options for GSP vs. Silva
- GSP’s renewed love for the sport since being sidelined
- The pressure GSP feels fighting in front of his home crowd and coming in against Condit after such a long layoff
The complete UFC 154 media call is available below: