Georges St-Pierre advises fighters to retire before the sport defeats them

Georges St-Pierre has shared his philosophy on career timing, stating that fighters retire too late and should 'beat the game' rather than let the game beat them. The former two-division UFC champion emphasized the importance of separating one's fighting identity from personal identity, comparing it to the distinction between Batman and Bruce Wayne. He criticized the common narrative of fighters 'passing the torch,' arguing instead that fighters should take the torch with them when they leave. St-Pierre's comments reflect his own successful retirement while still competitive, and serve as advice to current fighters about recognizing the right time to walk away from competition.