F1 Driver Daniel Ricciardo Hails ‘Trendsetter’ Georges St. Pierre as UFC GOAT as Condit & Swanson Come Close

Daniel Ricciardo is a Formula 1 driver by profession. But, F1 fans know the Australian enjoys his wine and music. It is also a well-known fact the Honey Badger enjoys watching the UFC. He is a vivid follower of the sport and has voiced his opinion on several fights on social media. An interview ahead of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix saw Ricciardo talking about his favorite UFC fighter and his undisputed GOAT in the competition.

Georges St-Pierre is Ricciardo’s UFC ‘GOAT’

Georges St. Pierre is one of the best fighters UFC has ever seen. The Canadian has only lost two out of the 28 fights in his illustrious career. And he’s beaten both the fighters he lost against in a re-match. He retired in 2013, but came back again in 2017 to win another title. And it’s obvious why Daniel Ricciardo named him as his undisputed ‘GOAT’ of UFC.

Speaking on GSP being the greatest of all time, he said, “GSP is definitely, is definitely there. I think because of the way he, you know, then returns and obviously won against Bisping. Like that was, that was impressive in itself to return and his physique is the best male physique may be on this planet.”

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“I just think a lot like he’s disciplined, like all of it. I just feel he’s, I don’t know, he definitely, I feel like he was the trendsetter in that, so I’m gonna say GSP,” recollected Ricciardo.

Daniel Ricciardo reveals his favorite UFC fighters

Daniel Ricciardo clearly also considers GSP as his favorite fighter. He is one of the few fighters to have won championships across two weight classes. At the same time, Daniel also revealed his admiration for the likes of Carlos Condit and Cub Swanson.

“I mean, what one name comes to my mind immediately is like GSP. I also love Carlos Condit. And I know they fought against each other, but I was like big fan of them. So they were like two of the first guys that I really got behind. And also Cup Swanson, Cub Swanson was one of the first guys as well that I really, yeah, loved watching them fight,” added the 32-year-old.

Ricciardo stated Condit’s unorthodox style, and his desire to come out on top are the reasons he appreciates the American. Well, unfortunately, his favorite fighters were in the octagon fighting each other. And the McLaren driver revealed he did not know whom to support.

He said, “I know I was like it was not fun because I didn’t, I just it was hard to really pick a side, but yeah, I was, let’s say, a neutral fan.”

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UFC fans will certainly enjoy Daniel Ricciardo’s passion for the sport. It would not surprise us to see the Australian taking time out to watch a UFC fight in the future.