Joe Rogan labels Conor McGregor's decision to pull out from UFC 303 fight vs Michael Chandler 'wise'

UFC 303 was supposed to mark the return of Conor McGregor. The MMA fraternity was waiting patiently to witness McGregor's comeback as he was booked to face Michael Chandler. However, just weeks before the event, McGregor reported an injury and hence the fight was scrapped. Following The Nororious' withdrawal, a slew of reactions have addressed the subject. Joe Rogan, who is one of the most prominent voices in the sport has also paid heed to McGregor's decision to pull out and called it a "Wise" choice.

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Joe Rogan labels Conor McGregor's decision as ‘wise’

Through his famed YouTube channel, Joe Rogan expressed his views and stated that a broken pinkie toe could have turned into a huge concern for Conor McGregor as he kicks very often in his fights. Moreover, he also pointed out that he has incurred an injury to the same foot that was snapped during the fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

"Here's the thing about a broken pinkie toe. When you're a guy who kicks as much as Conor, it's a f***ing problem. It's also the same foot where his leg was snapped, and he went into that fight injured. This is the first [fight] he's pulled out of, and I think it's wise.”

Rogan highlighted the potential consequences Conor McGregor faced had he stepped inside the Octagon despite being injured.

 “If you do have a broken toe and you are going into a fight.. what if that f***ing toe becomes a real issue? What if he throws a kick, and it smashes again, and he's in agony."

Conor McGregor's return has prolonged but the match-up is intact. Therefore, it could be assumed that Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler will take place somewhere later in the year.