Conor McGregor will finally return to the octagon after a long lay off of more than a year. McGregor will return to the welterweight division in a fight against UFC veteran Donald Cowboy Cerrone on Jan 18. at UFC 246, inside T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas. The stadium is already sold out, and all the MMA fans are waiting for The Notorious’ huge comeback. McGregor has only competed twice in the welterweight division. He faced Nate Diaz at UFC 196, which marked his first-ever UFC loss. However, he picked up his first victory at the welterweight division after securing a majority decision win in the rematch against Nate Diaz at UFC 202.

Despite such short experience at the division, Conor’s decision to jump up the division and fight at welterweight has raised many eyebrows. In the recent episode of Ariel & The Bad Guy, former UFC lightweight title contender Chael Sonnen firmly believes that McGregor made a bad decision by climbing up the weight class. He also emphasized on Cerrone’s potential with the extra 15lbs and Conor’s inability to perform well in later rounds.

Here’s what Chael Sonnen said,

“Conor is very awkward with his strike, Donald Cerrone plays the same game. But by the way, he will take you down, and he will submit you. Donald Cerrone has more ways to win this fight.”

Conor McGregor at Welterweight

McGregor will face harsh challenges at the welterweight division. In addition to the weight difference, he will be returning after a long hiatus. Inexperience at the division and miscalculations during the rounds can hamper Conor’s performance, and significantly increase Cerrone’s odds at winning the fight. Sonnen shared his opinion on Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone, which will be taking place at the welterweight division at UFC 246.

“Conor McGregor, who is striking heavy, who is not known for ground and pound, who is not known for submissions. On paper, at least, he only has one way to win the fight, which is to knock Donald Cerrone out. Conor doesn’t even do very well when fights go to a decision. So now, to knock a guy out, who, by the way, has an extra 15lbs. It’s significant, it’s the biggest talking point of this fight.”

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