5 Interesting facts about UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre

#4. Georges St-Pierre has transitioned to acting

Georges St-Pierre has not only found success in MMA, but he's also had his fair share of success in acting. He had a couple of small roles in 2009 and 2010 in films 'Death Warrior', 'The Striking Truth', and 'Never Surrender'.

In 2014, 'Rush' got his biggest role when he was cast as Georges Batroc in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. This was a significant role as he later reprised it in the Disney + series 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'.

Shortly after, GSP was cast in another big role as Kavi in 'Kickboxer: Vengeance'. The film was a reboot of the 1989 film Kickboxer starring Jean Claude Van Damme.

"Jean-Claude Van Damme for me, growing up in a French environment in Quebec, he was the biggest star, so fighting him for me was like fighting the hero of my day. It was a dream come true."

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#3. St-Pierre was actually a southpaw

St-Pierre has always been praised for his high fighter IQ. The UFC Hall of Famer has reflected on his own career and the knowledge he passes on to younger fighters.

One of the biggest revelations 'Rush' has made in recent years was that he has always been left-handed. This is remarkable considering the way he fought throughout his career. While speaking with Joe Rogan, GSP mentioned that switching to a southpaw stance was a secret weapon.

"If you ask my coaches, everybody knows, but I always fight one side because I believe it's a secret card that you can pull off and surprise everybody. But you don't show your hand when you play cards. You only show what you need to show to win the fight." Georges St-Pierre to Joe Rogan (MMA Show #107)

In an interview with Rogan, 'Rush' mentioned that he thought about switching to a southpaw stance when he fought Michael Bisping. He ultimately decided not to and still submitted him to win the UFC middleweight championship.