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This is exactly correct. Way too many people complain about Conor without surveying the remainder of the "elite" in the division.
Just look at Mendes' recent streak that earned him a title shot; it is composed of incredibly weak competition and lesser fighters than those in Conor's streak.
Mendes definitely was protected. Swanson is elite even if he has one giant hole in his game.