"If he can’t overcome his fear and beat this man, I think it’ll plague him for the rest of his life" - When Sylvester Stallone shared his concerns for Conor McGregor

During a 2019 interview with TMZ Sports, Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone shared his concerns over UFC superstar Conor McGregor's public outbursts.

Referencing the time the Irishman was arrested after smashing a fan's phone in Miami, the 'Rocky' star said that 'Notorious' was acting out because of his UFC 229 defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Watch Stallone talk about McGregor below:

The Academy Award-winning actor stated that if the former UFC two-division champion could not defeat 'The Eagle' in a rematch, it would plague him for the rest of his life:

“This is a crossroad in his life. This is probably the most important one, because if he doesn’t live up to his ideal, if he can’t overcome his fear and beat [Khabib Nurmagomedov], I think it’ll plague him for the rest of his life.”

Stallone expressed that he wanted to see a rematch between the two and witness McGregor giving it all he has got:

"I think he lost last time because he got resentful, he got prideful, he got arrogant. He walked right up to that gentleman, and he just got smashed in the face... Win or lose, it's about how you lose. I want to see a rematch, I want to see a guy that leaves everything on the table."

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Does Sylvester Stallone own a stake in UFC?

Sylvester Stallone is a minority stakeholder in the UFC. The Hollywood action star, who helped in the popularity of combat sports with his movies like 'Rocky' and 'Creed', owns shares worth $40 million in the world's premier MMA promotion.

Apart from Sylvester Stallone, celebrities such as tennis sensation Maria Sharapova, Late Night talk show host Conan O'Brien, and Hollywood superstar Mark Wahlberg are among the other minority stakeholders in the UFC.

The UFC is owned by the Endeavor Group. The American talent and media agency reportedly shelled out upwards of $4 billion to acquire the MMA promotion in 2016.

Since the purchase, the UFC has reportedly more than doubled in value. According to a report by FANSIDED, the organization is currently valued at around $9-10 billion, an unbelievable statistic considering that it is the same company the Fertitta brothers bought in 2001 for $2 million.