UFC Perth: Navajo Stirling to fight Rodolfo Bellato as first bouts confirmed for UFC's return Downunder
For rising Kiwi UFC star Navajo Stirling, the plan for the rest of 2025 is as simple as that.
The 27-year-old undefeated light heavyweight (7-0) will make his return to the octagon in September, taking on Brazilian Rodolfo Bellato (12-2-1)
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