‘Young legend’ Conor McGregor gets defended from criticism by Rampage Jackson after UFC 303 pull out

Criticism continues to swirl around Conor McGregor’s withdrawal from UFC 303. This was supposed to be his epic comeback after nearly three years. However, an unlikely voice has emerged in his defense. It is none other than MMA icon Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. 

The former UFC light heavyweight champion expressed empathy for Conor McGregor‘s position. He defended McGregor for pulling out of the record-breaking PPV event. Jackson believed that McGregor had done a lot for the sport of MMA and deemed him a legend.

Conor McGregor is a young legend of the sport. Let that man do what he do. Don’t get all caught up in him pulling out of fights and stuff like that. If he wants to come back, let him come back…I think he’s done a lot for our sport, made the sport more of a household name, I don’t give a f**k if he pulls out of fights. I’ll be here waiting when he comes back.

Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson via The MMA Hour

The outspoken Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson didn’t mince words when assessing McGregor’s lavish financial status. Drawing from his own wealth of combat sports experience, Rampage questioned why any rich fighter would willingly endure further punishment. He believed that McGregor was financially set to fight with any drawback.

McGregor’s UFC future remains in jeopardy after the UFC 303 pullout. But there is hope that fight fans will be able to see him sooner rather than later. Rumors suggest a possible return by August. Who knows if Michael Chandler might still be waiting on him for that fight?

Renato Moicano has a piece of advice for Michael Chandler after Conor McGregor’s pullout

In the aftermath of Conor McGregor’s latest fight cancellation, a voice of reason has emerged from within the UFC ranks. UFC lightweight fighter Renato Moicano recently offered a candid piece of advice to Michael Chandler. He urged ‘Iron’ to abandon the McGregor pursuit.

Moicano revealed this in his podcast Show Me The Money. He advised Chandler to move on from the thought of fighting McGregor and explore other options. He revealed that it must be at least a year before the Irish star even thinks of stepping back into the octagon.

I think he [Michael Chandler] should walk away. And now they say, it’s two months, it’s not going to be two months brother, it’s not going to be f**king two months. I think he is out for a year, right?

Renato Moicano via Show Me The Money Podcast

Moicano’s pragmatic stance stems from Chandler’s extended layoff while awaiting a high-profile McGregor clash. The Irishman’s fighting future seems increasingly uncertain. Moicano advice for Chandler is to focus on more attainable goals. Even Dana White was open to Chandler fighting someone else in the UFC if that was what he wanted.

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