"He's got 10 and 0 so it's time to stop him and after Saturday I believe he going to have 10 and 1.
For sure he going to be faster, stronger, but I've got stronger mentality and my experience is much bigger than his," said Blachowicz.
Blachowicz plans to use his tactical advantages and endurance to secure victory without overthinking future title implications.
"I'm going to use it," said Blachowicz.
The former champion stated that his ultimate goal is to enjoy the competition and celebrate a clean performance.
"I don't think about this. I just want to have some fun inside octagon," said Blachowicz.
Blachowicz concluded that divisional rankings and championship pathways will naturally resolve themselves after the event.
"Enjoy the fight, win the fight in good style, celebrate after the fight, and we will see what's going to happen," said Blachowicz.
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Prediction market data from Polymarket, cited by CryptoSlate, shows Stirling entering as a favorite with an implied 74.5 percent win probability, while Blachowicz retains a 25.5 percent share ahead of Saturday's official event.
