Jeremy Stephens wants Doohoo Choi to worry about his power at UFC Fight Night 124

ST. LOUIS – When Jeremy Stephens and Doohoo Choi meet at UFC Fight Night 124, the difference could be power.

Both fighters are known to come out swinging, but it’s what’s behind Stephens’ punches that could prove to be the deciding factor. And the way Stephens (26-14 MMA, 13-13 UFC) sees it, it’s a good for him if Choi (14-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) dwells on it.

“Let him worry about the power,” Stephens told MMAjunkie. “We got speed. We got takedowns. We got mental mindset. We got the great people of St. Louis. I know they’re going to be cheering on an American come main event. I’m pumped. I’m ready to rock and roll.”

Stephens and Choi face off in the main event of UFC Fight Night 124, which takes place tonight at Scottrade Center in St. Louis and airs on FS1 following prelims on UFC Fight Pass.

Even though Choi hasn’t fought in over 13 months, he enters the bout with hype around him. That’s because the last time Choi was in the octagon, he was slugging it out with Cub Swanson in the “Fight of the Year” at UFC 206, which he lost by decision to snap a 12-fight winning streak.

Despite the outcome and the longest layoff of his career, Choi remains a fan favorite. And that’s quite all right with Stephens.

“I don’t care about hype,” he said. “This is a fist fight. He brings it, and we love them type of fights. So we’re going to bring it.”

Check out the video above to hear more from Stephens.

And for more on UFC Fight Night 124, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.