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Conor McGregor will be making his return to the Octagon soon. He will be taking on Michael Chandler in his comeback fight, as announced by UFC President Dana White. He has been on a 2-fight losing streak currently and would seek to win the fight against ‘Iron Mike’. Moreover, Lightweight fighter Beneil Dariush believes that Conor McGregor has been in his comfort zone for too long.

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Conor McGregor hasn’t fought in the UFC for almost two years now. His last appearance saw him losing to Dustin Poirier and getting injured in the process. People even think that he’s attempting to get exempted from the USADA’s testing pool, which has Beneil Dariush believing that the Irishman may be cheating with the use of steroids.

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Beneil Dariush believes Conor McGregor wants to get better

‘Benny’ recently appeared in an interview on YouTube and commented about him calling out ‘Notorious’ for cheating. But Dariush believes there is another problem with McGregor. He said, “As far as Conor goes, I really do think he’s cheating. But… he doesn’t know what to do. I think he’s so lost right now.”

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Dariush also believes that McGregor is not in the same position as a fighter he was a few years ago and that he might be wanting to still get better at the age of 34. “Every fighter wants to be rich and have power like he does. But he is the opposite now. He’s willing to give up all his wealth and whatever to be a good fighter again,” said ‘Benny’.

‘Benny’ claims ‘Notorious’ never got out of his comfort zone

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The 4th-ranked Lightweight fighter states that the only way Conor McGregor can get better is to get out of his comfort zone. But he affirmed that it is not that simple. ‘Benny’ said, “But it’s tricky, you know. Once you get comfortable, it is hard to put yourself in uncomfortable situations. I think he’s been comfortable for too long and now he’s hoping these shortcuts will get the job done. But it’s not that simple.”

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Dariush believes that McGregor should get used to putting himself in a position of discomfort instead of using shortcuts. “Only in the fire can you really mold something and build a weapon that can be used. And I just don’t think he puts himself in the fire enough,” said ‘Benny’.

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Conor McGregor has confidently spoken about his fight against Michael Chandler and claims to be “levels” above the former title challenger. Fans will find that out when the former double champion’s much-awaited comeback fight finally takes place.

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What are your thoughts about Conor McGregor? Do you think he’ll be victorious on his return to the Octagon? Drop your comments below.

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Himanga Mahanta is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports and a key pillar of the combat sports team. With over three years in sports journalism, he leads the site’s MMA PPV Live Coverage Desk, closely working with real-time updates, in-depth analysis, and trend-driven insights that keep fans ahead of the curve. From breaking news and beat reports to exclusive stories and sharp opinion pieces, Himanga’s coverage spans the full spectrum of the MMA world. His insightful reporting has earned recognition within the combat sports community, including mentions from notable figures such as Chael Sonnen. A keen observer of fight dynamics and a devoted Conor McGregor fan, Himanga blends passion with journalistic precision, making his work a reliable go-to for UFC followers worldwide.

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