https://www.cnet.com/news/tom-hardy-says-ufc-fighter-conor-mcgregor-inspired-his-take-on-venom/

He's not calling the Irish fighter a big toothy goo-monster, though. Hardy said it's the human side of the character that he's talking about.

"There were more elements of Eddie Brock which needed to be pinned on somebody who's incredibly handy physically," he explained. "And, obviously, Conor is incredibly handy physically."