Eugene Bareman Compares Alexander Volkanovski to Georges St-Pierre

City Kickboxing head coach Eugene Bareman has high praise for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his upcoming title defense at UFC 333. Bareman, who will be in Volkanovski's corner this Saturday as the champion defends his featherweight belt against undefeated challenger Movsar Evloev, compared the Australian star to all-time great Georges St-Pierre.

Speaking to She Loves The Gloves, Bareman explained that Volkanovski's remarkable success and second championship reign are the result of sheer determination rather than innate athleticism. Bareman stated that in terms of natural talent alone, Volkanovski would not rank in the top half of the athletes he has worked with, but his dedication and relentless work ethic have transformed him into one of the sport's premier competitors.

Drawing direct parallels to St-Pierre, Bareman highlighted Volkanovski's versatility and tactical depth across every phase of combat. He noted that Volkanovski can control distance and strike from range despite a height disadvantage, while seamlessly transitioning between offensive wrestling, defensive wrestling, and striking depending on what the fight requires.

Bareman concluded that just as St-Pierre utilized an extensive skill set to establish himself as a supreme pound-for-pound fighter, Volkanovski's complete toolkit cements him as our generation's version of "GSP."