Georges St-Pierre’s reign as UFC middleweight champion is officially finished after just a shade over one month.
In a statement released on Thursday night, St-Pierre confirmed that he’s relinquished his title, citing health reasons.
“My fight at UFC 217 was one of the greatest nights of my life but I now need to take some time to focus on my health.” St-Pierre said. “Out of respect to the athletes and the sport, I don’t want to hold up the division. I will be giving up my belt and once I’m healthy I look forward to working with the UFC to determine what’s next in my career.