Georges St-Pierre advises fighters to retire before game defeats them

Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre shared his philosophy on retirement, stating that fighters leave the sport too late and should "beat the game" rather than let it beat them. GSP emphasized the importance of separating one's identity as a fighter from one's personal identity, using the Batman/Bruce Wayne analogy to illustrate how fighting is what he did, not who he is. He rejected the common notion of "passing the torch," suggesting fighters should instead take it with them when they leave. St-Pierre's comments reflect his own successful retirement while still at the top of the sport. His perspective offers guidance to current fighters about knowing when to walk away from competition.