MMA News: Greg Jackson Says Georges St-Pierre's Eye Injury Is "Significant"

By (Featured Columnist) on April 28, 2011

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Bleacher Report's Mike Hodges:

Following his sixth successful title defense at UFC 129, Georges St-Pierre received some criticism over his lackluster performance against Jake Shields. For a majority of the fight, St-Pierre dominated on the feet but he refused to take the fight to the canvas. Following the second round, it was clearly audible in the champion's corner when he complained that he could not see out of his left eye. 

His trainer, Greg Jackson, acknowledged the injury and he said it did play a part in the champion's underwhelming performance. 

" Well, Georges eye was pretty badly injured, he told me that in between rounds, and Georges is a very timing-based fighter so when one of you eyes is injured, your depth perception gets off pretty significantly," Jackson told Sherdog.com.

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