Justin Gaethje is confident he can “teach” Paddy Pimblett “some lessons” when the pair meet in the octagon on Saturday at UFC 324.
The lightweights will contest the interim title in Las Vegas, with the experienced 37-year-old Gaethje admitting he is the underdog.
Pimblett, 31, said he expects to finish Gaethje within three rounds and described the American as a “boxer with leg kicks”.
“I hope he’s overconfident in himself, just like I was when I was 30 years old, so I can teach him some lessons,” Gaethje told BBC Sport.
“This is 25 minutes in time. Nothing from the past, nothing from the future can determine it. It’s about being perfect. Who’s more perfect? Who makes mistakes? Who doesn’t make mistakes, who’s more prepared?
“I want to take Paddy into the fourth, fifth round. Really hurt him, and I’m looking forward to it.”