Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Dubliner has endured many high-profile legal problems over the past number of years. Furthermore, his love of partying and the high-life has affected his motivation. While McGregor’s influence on MMA is undeniable, his legacy will not be what it could have been. There is time for the former champion to reclaim his place at the top of the heap but fans will never consider him the best.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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