“Lost my love for fighting,” Rampage Jackson stuns MMA world as he accuses Dana White of deceptive remarks after injury-plagued fight in Japan

Rampage Jackson recently revealed how Dana White put him off after injury in Japan.

“Lost my love for fighting,” Rampage Jackson stuns MMA world as he accuses Dana White of deceptive remarks after injury-plagued fight in Japan

Rampage Jackson revealed how Dana White disappointed him ( Image via Imago )

Rampage Jackson’s connection with the UFC and Dana White, underwent a significant fracture following a pivotal moment in Japan. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson recently provided insights into the discord between him and the UFC, which found its roots in a showdown against Ryan Bader on Japanese soil.

The rift began when Jackson encountered an injury just prior to the bout. Swiftly, he reached out to Dana White, disclosing the presence of a partial meniscus tear. “What are you gonna do?”, Dana asked. “I said ‘S—, man, it’s Japan. I still want to fight. F— it, I still want to fight,” Jackson recalled.

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Following the decision loss to Ryan Bader, Dana White’s initial response at the press conference was to cast doubt on Jackson’s dedication. “I don’t know what’s going on with Rampage,… I don’t think he wants it anymore,” Rampage recalled. This public critique served as a pivotal moment in their relationship. ” And I lost my love for fighting right there,” he said. Throughout his illustrious career, Jackson had never withdrawn from a fight. His commitment to the sport had been unwavering. Thus he had expected support from his promoter. Instead, what he received was public criticism.

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Upon his entry into the UFC from PRIDE in 2007, Rampage Jackson was already an illustrious name in the world of mixed martial arts. Over the years, he achieved remarkable milestones, including securing the coveted 205-pound belt and starring in a highly memorable season of The Ultimate Fighter. He headlined numerous high-stakes pay-per-view events alongside Chuck Liddell, Wanderlei Silva, and Jon Jones. According to White, Jackson’s accumulated earnings from his UFC career exceeded an impressive $15 million.

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Dana White announced upcoming matchups for the final UFC events of 2023

UFC CEO Dana White just unveiled the fight cards for the final two pay-per-view events of the year. Turns out Conor McGregor will not make his highly-anticipated return until 2024.

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Conor McGregor is missing from the upcoming fights in 2023 ( Image source: L/ R Twitter)

Dana White announced the heavyweight title clash between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic headlining UFC 295. Another exciting matchup Dana declared was between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka for the vacant light heavyweight championship. As December rolls around, UFC 296 takes the spotlight, headlining a welterweight title bout between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington. Simultaneously, Alexandre Pantoja will defend his flyweight title against Brandon Royval in a thrilling co-main event. However, the absence of Conor McGregor’s name in these dynamic lineups is hard to ignore.

For fans eagerly anticipating McGregor’s return, the wait will be extended. The Irish superstar will most likely not grace the octagon by December as promised Dana White has certainly piqued interest with these matchups, promising an action-packed conclusion to the UFC calendar.

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