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Published 21:51 28 Jan 2016 GMT
Updated 22:34 28 Jan 2016 GMT
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"Conor is a very big featherweight and he has that advantage over those guys in his division," Johnson said. "I believe he'll understand the difference once he faces a true 155-pounder. They have the strength and speed and power you don't see [at featherweight].
AJ feels the sudden increase in speed and power could overwhelm the Notorious, but he believes McGregor's mental strength may be the x-factor that sees him overcome all the difficulties of the new challenge.
Number two ranked Johnson takes on number four light heavyweight Ryan Bader in the main event of UFC Newark on Saturday."When it's fight time, I don't want to say he'll have a rude awakening, but he'll have that, 'Oh [crap],' moment where he'll wonder if he made the right decision. He's such a unique guy and such a strong guy mentally that maybe he won't, but my point is that there is a big difference each time you move up."
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