MMA Update: Robert Whittaker Says Fighting Georges St-Pierre Would Be a Dream Come True

Robert Whittaker spoke about getting a fight with Georges St-Pierre after GSP's win over Michael Bisping at UFC 217. On GSP's performance: "To be honest, he looked slower than he's ever been. He's just as crafty. You can see the intelligence is still there. His fight IQ is still there. He obviously hits harder at middleweight. But I hit hard, and I hit fast — and much harder and faster than Bisping. And I have much better defense than Bisping. So it looks good."

On his expected fight with GSP: "I can't even put it into words. I was a massive fan of him when I was younger — and when I was at welterweight, as well. Every welterweight in the world aspired to become something like him. If I got the privilege of fighting him? Man, dream come true."

On being willing to wait a bit for the fight: "I'm happy to wait. Fighting a legend like that is worth the time. My wants have to go on the back seat a bit for him. He's a living legend, and in respect I'll do that. But if he's going to hang around at middleweight we'll touch gloves eventually. I'm confident."

Robert Whittaker spoke about getting a fight with Georges St-Pierre after GSP's win over Michael Bisping at UFC 217. The highlights are below, per News.com.au:

On GSP's performance: "To be honest, he looked slower than he's ever been. He's just as crafty. You can see the intelligence is still there. His fight IQ is still there. He obviously hits harder at middleweight. But I hit hard, and I hit fast — and much harder and faster than Bisping. And I have much better defense than Bisping. So it looks good."

On his expected fight with GSP: "I can't even put it into words. I was a massive fan of him when I was younger — and when I was at welterweight, as well. Every welterweight in the world aspired to become something like him. If I got the privilege of fighting him? Man, dream come true."

On being willing to wait a bit for the fight: "I'm happy to wait. Fighting a legend like that is worth the time. My wants have to go on the back seat a bit for him. He's a living legend, and in respect I'll do that. But if he's going to hang around at middleweight we'll touch gloves eventually. I'm confident."