Marc-Andre Barriault is expecting a groundswell of support in Ottawa and he hopes to turn a local movement into national fandom.
The former TKO light-heavyweight and middleweight champion will make his UFC debut on the main card of UFC Ottawa on Saturday, May 4. Almost immediately, comparisons are being drawn towards him and Georges St-Pierre. Such is the case with just about any French-Canadian fighter in the UFC.
“Georges was an amazing athlete,” Barriault told MMA Fighting and other outlets at Thursday’s media day. “He had a huge impact in my career and motivation.