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Rampage and the UFC

Life isn't always fair sometimes, but it is what you make of it.

Some people sheepishly accept the lack of fairness in life as an absolute.  They won't bother in any attempt to change things for the better for fear of repercussion or what others may think of them for trying.

Some people persevere and overcome their adversity by never giving up on their goals or on themselves.  They believe strongly in fairness and will always fight for their right to achieve an equal playing field.

Others may simply feel compelled to complain about how other people are jealous of them (or their opportunities) and about how no one gives them the respect that they feel so adamantly that they have earned. They are content on playing the victim (especially when they are in the wrong), no doubt hoping to gain public sympathy and support for their own worthless cause.

For Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, life has been more than fair.  In fact, Jackson has been given many opportunities in this life that no doubt many others could only have dreamt of having. 

So why all of the recent hostility between UFC President Dana White and the now retired UFC fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson?

In summary, for various reasons, Jackson had decided that it was more important to pursue an acting career than to fulfill his contractual obligation to the UFC or its’ fans.  According to Jackson, he is hardly to blame.

To quote Jackson (from his blog):

“The UFC bought WFA to get my contract & they saved my life, so I felt loyal to them."

“The UFC has done a lot for me but I think I have done more for them."

“After I won, the American fans booed me for the first time which changed the way I saw them & it hurt me deeply."

“Dana talked me into fighting Rashad anyway but Rashad refused the fight and so I had to fight Jardine….. which wasn't even worth it to me financially."

“[Something that had been said publicly by Dana White] could really hurt my future acting career, which could very well last longer than my fighting career.”

So then, what’s got UFC President Dana White upset?  It would appear that White is completely unimpressed with Jackson and the fact that they are no longer friends. 

"Something's about to happen there. You know me, we were good friends. When I'm your friend, I'm your best friend in the world. But we're not friends anymore, and when I'm your enemy, I'm a bad enemy to have." (MMANews.com)

“Rampage is a grown man. He’s acting like a baby right now, but he’s a grown man. If he wants to be in the movie business, Rampage, good luck to you, man. I hope he makes it big, and I’m not being sarcastic. … I hope the movie thing works out for him. If that’s what he truly wants to do, and that’s what he feels and that’s what he thinks his career is, I wish him all the luck in the world." (KHTK Radio)

In my opinion, Jackson really has nothing to say in his defense for pulling out of his UFC contract.  At best, all he can do is continue to play the victim in the hopes that a few of his remaining fans will feel bad enough for him, that they will offer up their moral support.

The thing about that is; sympathy will only get you so far in life before everyone will eventually become completely and unwaveringly disenfranchised with you and your constant need to make excuses.

“Any momentary triumph you think you have gained through argument is really a Pyrrhic victory: The resentment and ill will you stir up is stronger and lasts longer than any momentary change of opinion.  It is much more powerful to get others to agree with you through your actions, without saying a word.  Demonstrate, do not explicate.”

Cry all you want Rampage, but all of the complaining in the world will not change the fact that you were in the wrong.

People will always choose sides whether they want to or not.  When certain questions are raised, it is human nature to examine our personal values and beliefs to determine for ourselves which side of the coin makes the most sense.

As much as we may feel bad for Rampage (and as much as we may allow our disdain or contempt for Dana White to cloud this judgment), the truth is the truth and nothing that Dana White or Rampage Jackson can say will change that.

So now I’m curious.  Does anyone else have anything to say about this?

Uh oh Rampage…I think I can hear your dogs barking!