Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre became the middleweight champion of the world at UFC 217, submitting Michael Bisping in the third round. Now, just 31 days later, GSP is giving up his belt. As a result, interim champion Robert Whittaker is the official title holder of the division.
What can we say about GSP’s title reign, the UFC’s decision to give him the title fight and what’s next for middleweight? We explain.