Gorjan Slaveski is preparing for the biggest match of his career, but pre-fight nerves aren’t an issue for the undefeated stoic.

In the Main Event of Saturday’s BKFC 79 at the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD, the unbeaten Slaveski battles Julian Lane for the vacant BKFC World Welterweight Title, LIVE worldwide on DAZN. Slaveski initially won the belt with a unanimous decision over Jake Lindsey at BKFC 49 in 2023 before being stripped of the title as he pursued opportunities in a different combat sport.

“I’m not excited; I’m grateful,” the Macedonia-born Miami fighter says upon his return to the BKFC Squared Circle.

“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long, long time. Now that it’s here, I’m grateful, and I’m blessed with this opportunity. I’m not excited; I’m just ready to do my job.”

Slaveski’s confidence is driven in part by his God-given talent and partly by the years that he’s worked tirelessly to perfect his craft.

“I think things have gone smoothly so far because of my natural ability,” says Slaveski, who's undefeated in his first six trips to the Squared Circle.

“I’ve been working extremely hard to be prepared for this fight specifically, but my confidence is based on a lifetime of fighting, plus sparring sessions, roadwork, strength-and-conditioning training — all the work that’s been put in behind the scenes, away from the spotlight.”

Now that Slaveski returns to the BKFC spotlight for the first time in nearly two years on Saturday, he’s dialed in to make up for lost time.

“I’m going to win by knockout,” he says with a smile.

“I’m going to get my title back, I’m going to defend it against any challenger that BKFC has for me, and I’m going to be a face of the organization for the rest of my combat sports career.”