Despite trading insults for years, Ilia Topuria still praises Conor McGregor as one of MMA’s finest. This article examines how the UFC lightweight champion both resents and respects his Irish rival.

In 2003, two UFC legends stepped into the cage for the third time, resulting in a dramatic head kick knockout. Years later, these former rivals joined forces off the canvas, with one helping to save the other’s life in a remarkable turn of events.