Conor McGregor has been described as a unicorn on several occasions. A once-in-a-lifetime athlete who completely transforms the sport they compete in, but his short-lived time at the top has caught the attention of rising star Ilia Topuria . ‘El Matador’ has had a similar rise as the Irishman, dominating any contender that stood between him and the featherweight strap—and, of course, predicting his victories along the way. Unfortunately for ‘The Notorious’, many believe he caused his own demise during his heights in the sport and his downfall is now being brought into question. During a recent interview, Ilia Topuria revealed that Conor McGregor inspired him to become the fighter he is today , though he knows the former two-division UFC champion isn’t who he used to be. “I know he’s not what he [once] was,” Topuria said